The Yoga Cikitsa Certification is a 1200 hour training designed to introduce experienced yoga teachers to the basic concepts of yoga as a therapeutic-based practice.  The program is grounded in classical yoga.  The program will include:


•    basic yoga cikitsa as taught in the yoga scriptures with current day applications, 
•    ayurveda basics and doshic influence on health and wellbeing,
•    foundations of Jyotisha and the relevance to yoga cikitsa
•    the practice, application and adaptation of many yoga tools including asana, pranayama, mudra, mantra, meditation, yantra, Pratipaksh Bhavana, ritual and more,
•    western anatomy, physiology and the pathology of disease, 
•    skills to assist relating with psychological, medical  and complementary practitioners, 
•    practical experience in a clinical setting through case taking, assessment, maintaining appropriate records, and developing yoga therapy protocols.

The program is taught in four semesters:
Semester One: Foundations of Yoga Cikitsa: Yoga and Anatomy Basics
Semester Two: Foundations of Yoga Cikitsa: The Classical Texts
Semester Three: Yoga Tools and Cikitsa Application
Semester Four: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and the Application of Yoga Tools
Click below for the expanded Catalog information


You must have a 500 RYT to register for this program.
If not, follow the link below regarding the prerequisites.
The training is an advanced training dedicated to those who want to apply yoga in a therapeutic setting.  
Our goal is to enhance your application of yoga tools. 



Click here for prerequisites of the Yoga Cikitsa Program.
Click here for information on the Bridge Program and to register.

Click here for an application form for the Yoga Cikitsa Program.
Click here for Catalog 5.2 excerpt including a list of textbooks.
Click here for our School Policies.
Click here to register for the program after acceptance.



PranaYoga and Ayurveda Mandala
is approved and regulated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Private Occupational School Board. 

The Mandala offers professional trainings for Yoga Teachers,  Yoga Cikitsa (therapy),  Sanskrit Teacher Training, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Practitioner and those wishing to deepen their yoga practice.  Please go to the button at the top for the individual areas of training. 
Our training programs and the continuing education classes are registered with the State of Colorado and Yoga Alliance.  
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