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Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Yoga Therapy

CCYTS™Certified Clinical Yoga Therapy Specialist

From General Yoga Teacher to a More Confident Yoga Therapist

A four-month advanced online program for 200-hour and 300-hour certified yoga teachers.

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◷Live Weekend Classes
✧Experienced Indian Faculty
◎Clinical Protocol Studies
▣Lifetime Lecture Access

Educational training—not a replacement for medical qualifications or regulated healthcare practice.

Real clinical skills. Real confidence. Real impact.

Teach with greater understanding. Adapt with greater care.

Learn to assess movement, consider relevant precautions, and develop more individualized yoga plans using modern biomechanics alongside traditional Indian yogic frameworks.

  • Approach movement limitations and musculoskeletal concerns systematically.
  • Study safe modifications and condition-specific practice considerations.
  • Organize client intake, observations, and case-study documentation.
  • Recognize red flags and when referral is appropriate.
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The next level of your yoga career

Why Top Yoga Teachers Upgrade to Clinical Specialization

Move beyond general group-class teaching. Build a stronger framework for working thoughtfully with students who have more complex needs.

The Standard 200-Hour “Flow Teacher” Trap

  • Feeling unsure when a student mentions a herniated disc, meniscus injury, or a chronic health concern before class.
  • Relying on a high volume of group classes, rather than developing a more specialized professional offering.
  • Learning Bandhas and Mudras as concepts, without a clear framework for exploring their movement and stabilization principles.
  • Finding it difficult to organize client intake, individual modifications, and a structured follow-up plan.

The CCYTS™ Clinical Yoga Specialist

  • Study biomechanics, movement adaptations, and red-flag precautions across spine, joint, metabolic, and mental-wellbeing topics.
  • Develop a specialist service offering for private sessions and focused workshops—within your qualifications and local scope of practice.
  • Explore Moola, Uddiyana, and Jalandhara Bandha through traditional practice and contemporary neuromuscular concepts.
  • Complete supervised educational case studies and learn to use structured intake and supportive practice-planning tools.

This program supports professional education; it does not qualify participants to diagnose medical conditions or replace regulated healthcare training. Income and client outcomes vary.

Your 16-week learning journey

A Complete Four-Month Clinical Curriculum

Bridging modern movement science and traditional yogic knowledge through four structured modules.

01

Spine Pathology, Orthopedic Injuries & Biomechanics

  • COG, LOG and BOS posture assessment
  • Lumbar disc herniation and sciatica
  • Cervical spondylosis and scoliosis
  • Rotator cuff injuries and frozen shoulder
  • Knee osteoarthritis and movement adaptations
  • Bandha mechanics and stabilization principles
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Internal Medicine, Metabolic & Autoimmune Considerations

  • Hypertension and coronary artery disease
  • Asthma, sinusitis and sleep apnea
  • Type 2 diabetes and thyroid conditions
  • Obesity and metabolic health
  • PCOS, menstrual health and menopause
  • IBS, hyperacidity and digestive concerns
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03

Neurophysiology, Stress, Anxiety & Mental Wellbeing

  • Neurophysiology of pranayama, mudra and meditation
  • Autonomic regulation and vagal tone
  • Stress, anxiety and sleep-related concerns
  • Trauma-aware teaching and referral boundaries
  • Yoga Nidra and relaxation practices
  • Geriatric balance and fall prevention
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04

Clinical Assessment, Therapeutic Nutrition & Case Studies

  • Client intake and health history
  • Basic vitals and range-of-motion observations
  • Pancha Kosha and Tridosha frameworks
  • Pathya-Apathya nutrition concepts
  • Traditional cleansing practices and safety
  • Supervised case studies and 12-week supportive plans
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More than live classes

Your Complete Learning Experience

Structured teaching, practical resources, recorded learning, and guided case-study application.

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16 Weeks of Live Instruction

Weekend online cohort sessions with guided learning and discussion.

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30+ Protocol Blueprints

Disorder-specific educational quick references for structured study.

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Client Intake Forms

Templates for organizing client information and observations.

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Supervised Case Evaluation

Individual review of a case study by senior faculty.

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Lifetime HD Lecture Vault

Return to recorded learning resources after live sessions.

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CCYTS™ Completion Diploma

Issued within 48 hours after successful completion of course requirements.

Learn from experienced Indian faculty

Traditional Knowledge. Modern Clinical Concepts.

Guided instruction, case discussions, and supervised educational activities.

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Dr. Archana Srivastava

Yoga educator focused on clinical applications and structured study of therapeutic yoga principles.

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Prof. Slesha Munshi

Yoga scholar and educator contributing to the study and application of yoga therapy principles.

Is this the right next step?

Who Is This Program For?

For yoga professionals ready to deepen their understanding of individual student needs.

♧200-Hour & 300-Hour Certified Yoga Teachers
◉Teachers Seeking Clinical Specialization
♡Wellness Professionals Within Their Scope
⌂Yoga Studio Owners & Alumni Communities
✧Teachers Supporting Diverse Student Needs
Questions before you begin

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need previous yoga teacher training?

This advanced program is intended for people with a foundation in yoga teaching. A 200-hour or 300-hour qualification is recommended.

Is the program delivered online?

The planned format combines live online weekend classes, a recorded lecture vault, and supervised case-study work. Confirm the next cohort schedule with admissions.

Will this qualify me to diagnose or treat medical conditions?

No. This is an educational program and does not replace a regulated healthcare qualification, medical diagnosis, or treatment. Practise within your qualifications and local laws.

How do international admissions work?

International admissions are facilitated through partner studios and eligible referring yoga schools. Submit an enquiry with your referring school details to learn the next steps.

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Educational program; not a substitute for medical training or regulated healthcare practice.