Yoga therapy training

  • Experience and topicality:

  • Over 20 years of specialized training in yoga therapy for therapists with annually updated content

  • Flexible learning concept:

  • Combination of e-learning and face-to-face seminars (blended learning).

  • Work on theory flexibly from home; focus on practice in practical courses.

  • Flexibility: Alternatively, complete the training 100% online at your own pace and independent of time and location

  • Clearly structured & practical

  • Flexibility: become a yoga therapist in our face-to-face seminars or 100% online at your own pace

  • Evidence-based: Orientation towards current scientific evidence and proven best-practice approaches.

  • Community: Exchange with other participants via a Telegram group and regular live Q&A sessions.

  • Yoga therapist: 3 e-learning + 2x5 days + 2 days attendance, or alternatively 100% online

  • Locations: always in Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Canary Islands, Bali and some other places

Modules of the yoga therapy training:

  1. Fascia yoga & musculoskeletal system
    In this module, you will learn how to treat the musculoskeletal system. Diseases of the spine and joints, large scars, movement restrictions, muscular deficits and imbalances, diagnostics and therapy of the connective tissue and fascial system

  2. Yoga & Nervous System
    In this module, you will learn how to diagnose and treat peripheral and segmental compression syndromes: herniated discs, spinal canal stenosis, compression, peripheral nerves and plexus. In the second section of this module, you will learn how to diagnose and treat vegetative and visceral dysfunctions: functional heart complaints, uro-gynecological dysfunctions, irritable bowel syndrome and digestive complaints, headaches, migraines and dizziness and many more.

  3. Yoga & psychosomatics
    In this module, you will learn how to use mindfulness, meditation and breathwork (pranayama) to treat psychosomatic illnesses. In this course, we deal with depression, anxiety disorders and panic attacks, addiction and many more.

  4. Yoga bodywork
    In this module, you will learn the passive version of yoga. You move your patient in a similar way to Thai yoga massage and bring them passively into individual asana positions. Patients with very high muscle tone and severe movement restrictions in particular benefit greatly from this passive approach in combination with the active possibilities of yoga. In addition to the therapeutic application, you can also offer the contents of this module as a wellness treatment for relaxation.

  5. Yoga with physical limitations
    This module focuses on yoga with people who have serious physical limitations. We deal with clinical pictures from neurology (Parkinson's, stroke, ALS, MS), oncology and geriatrics. You will learn yoga while sitting, yoga while lying down and also yoga concepts in a wheelchair.

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1) Online courses

You complete the online courses (e-learning) as preparation for the subsequent classroom courses.

If you want to learn 100% flexibly, you can also complete the practical course content as e-learning.

Here you will find the preparatory online courses (e-learning) and also the associated practical courses if you want to learn 100% flexibly.

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2) Yoga therapy practice courses

After you have completed the online course (e-learning), you can complete the classroom courses here.

Complete these courses at one of the training institutes in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Canary Islands and other locations.

Alternatively, you can also complete the practical courses online if you want to remain 100% flexible.

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Medical yoga teacher or yoga therapist

Medical yoga teacher & yoga therapist - the ideal combination for your professional future

With the combination of training as a medical yoga teacher and yoga therapist, you will acquire a comprehensive qualification at the highest level. You will complete a total of 500 training hours, which will optimally prepare you both professionally and methodically for your work in prevention, therapy and rehabilitation.

These qualifications allow you to be approved by the Central Prevention Testing Center (ZPP) - an important step towards being able to offer certified prevention courses as part of health promotion. This opens up a wide range of career prospects for you: in yoga studios, rehabilitation centers, clinics, healthcare facilities or in your own practice.

You will learn how to lead groups professionally and safely - for example in courses on stress management, back health or general health promotion. At the same time, you will be trained to work specifically and individually with patients in individual therapy, incorporating sound diagnostic methods, therapeutic conversation and the targeted use of yoga techniques.

🧭 General questions about training

Who is this yoga therapy training course suitable for?
This training course is aimed at physiotherapists, occupational therapists and other medical-therapeutic professionals. Non-medical professionals can also take part in this training. In this case, the effort involved is a little greater, as they have to work on the anatomy and physiology in parallel with the training. With a little ambition, however, this is not a problem.

To what extent is philosophical and esoteric content included in the training?
We discuss traditional yoga philosophy in detail during the training, as this is important for the practice. There is no room for esoteric content in our training. As a training institute for medical yoga, we reject esotericism.

How long does the entire training course take?
The basic training course comprises approx. 5 modules. Depending on your learning speed, you will need 5 - 10 weeks.

Do the courses have to be taken in the correct order?
The courses do not have to be taken in the correct order. You can complete the courses in any order or just complete individual courses without having to complete the entire course.

Where can I see the exact content and where can I get the current dates for the practical courses?
You can simply have all the information sent to you by email here. Click on this link, enter your e-mail address and 5-10 minutes later you will receive an e-mail with the dates.

Can I talk to you on the phone? I would like to discuss some questions in person.
Yes - that's no problem at all. Just click on the link here and choose an appointment from my telephone calendar. I will then call you at the agreed time.

💻 Questions about the learning format (e-learning & attendance)

How does the blended learning concept work?
You learn the theory online in short, structured modules. The practical part is taught in compact face-to-face courses (or also in e-learning format). Each of our online chapters lasts between 20 - 40 minutes and can therefore be perfectly integrated into everyday life.

Do I have to travel to the face-to-face modules?
No, you can also complete the training 100% digitally.

How much time should I plan per week?
This is individual. For the e-learning modules, we recommend about 2-6 hours per week, divided into many small sections, or compact in 2-3 hours at a time - you decide your own pace. In addition, we recommend attending one or two yoga classes per week, either live or online via YouTube.

📜 C ertification & graduation

Is there a certificate?
Yes. After completing the online training, you will receive the yoga therapist certificate.

Is there a difference in the certificate if I complete the training 100% online?
No. You will receive the same certificate. The certificate does not state whether you have completed the training online or in person.

💰 Costs & booking

Can I book individual modules?
Yes - you can book the basic training individually.

Are there any discounts or installment payment options?
Of course, you can pay for each course individually, or in up to 30 monthly installments when booking via our website with Klarna. Occasionally there are also discounted package prices for complete bookings.

🌱 Contents & development

What makes this course different from other yoga therapy courses?
The focus is on a medical, evidence-based approach to yoga. You will learn how to use yoga with different patient groups, from backs, patients, people after artificial joint insertion, but also for depression and other psychosomatic illnesses.

Which teachers do I have on the course?
The main teacher is Florian Hockenholz. Florian mainly teaches the compact courses outside Germany. Florian will also teach individual courses in Germany from time to time. Florian is supported by a larger team of yoga teachers. All of our teachers have completed the entire training in medical yoga and yoga therapy and have also completed further medical training.