This training was developed by Kamini Desai and builds on techniques including Yogassage and Contact Yoga, developed by Ken Scott, Restorative Yoga, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy created by Michael Lee, The Wave Work created by Sandra Scherer. The latter two were inspired by the work and teachings of Yogi Amrit Desai, Kamini’s father. This training draws on all these modalities and uniquely combines them to serve the intention of the Integrative Amrit Method (IAM) of Yoga Therapy. This is not therapy, it is a practice of wholly integrating all aspects of the human experience as a part of our spiritual journey. This style of Yoga Therapy is less about symptoms and more about resolving the root cause of those symptoms. By resolving and freeing various accumulated tensions left lingering in the body for variety of reasons, we free the body to heal itself.

Yes. This is an excellent course for any beginner to learn theory, how to practice Yoga Therapy for yourself and how to get most out of your personal practice.

Depending on location, content may be delivered in various formats including one 8 day segment (Yoga Therapy I and II together), 2 separate segments, (sometimes with Yoga Therapy I offered online), or over weekends. It can also be offered in an intensive format. However all curriculum and content is the same.

Yes! You can take this course regardless of physical limitations.

Yoga Therapy I alone does not certify you as a yoga therapist, however it is the first step. Upon completion of BOTH Yoga Therapy I and II you will be certified to give Yoga Therapy sessions. In some cases, such as for Mental Health Professionals or those who already have counseling, yoga therapy or other qualifications, Yoga Therapy I alone can immediately provide a host of touch-free techniques to use with your clients without necessarily needing to go on to Yoga Therapy II. After completion of Yoga Therapy I you will receive a certificate of completion to verify hours for those seeking continuing education credits.

No. This course is foundational and crucial for your success in all other courses that follow. You will find that even if you have learned some of these techniques and concepts elsewhere, the teachings are put together, and combined in a unique way. Keep in mind that the hours completed in Yoga Therapy I, count towards the certification you receive in Yoga Therapy II.

Program materials and other class resources are provided digitally through an online platform once you register. You have the option to have these materials printed on your own if you wish. For retreats in Iceland, program materials are provided onsite.

After successful completion of Yoga Therapy I and II. You will need to document and submit 8 session reports. Once approved, you will be certified as a 120 hour Yoga Therapist.

Yoga Alliance is not the association dealing with Yoga Therapy. International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) is the governing association for Yoga Therapists.

No. However this course is part of our larger 800-hour Yoga Therapy program which is accredited with IAYT.

Yes. This course can be transferred into your 800 hour Yoga Therapy program if you choose to continue on at a later date.

In most locations, yes. However it is incumbent upon the graduate to find out the laws in their state or country and comply with them.

You are qualified to become a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

This 120 hour course introduces you to the core of yoga therapy. The 800 hour course expands on this core offering allowing you to gain more knowledge and expertise in such areas as leading yoga therapy classes, anatomy and physiology, intake and assessment, Ayurveda, breathwork and more.