Application

to the Yoga Therapist Training Program

As an IAYT accredited program, the Yoga Well Institute’s 1,008-Hour Yoga Therapist Training is comprised of 458.26 residential hours, 369.74 distance learning hours, and 180 practicum hours.

See our Code of Conduct

Prerequisites for Participation in the Yoga Therapist Training:

Be 18 years of age or older.
Completion of a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training or equivalent.
Minimum of 1 year experience teaching Yoga. At least 1 year of daily personal practice.
Though not required, we highly recommend that incoming students work with a personal mentor before the program begins.

Please thoughtfully answer the questions below.

Please note, you cannot save progress and return to this form later.

When filling out the application, plan on 30 – 34 minutes of thoughtful time to complete this application.

Name*
First Last
Preferred Name (if different)
Phone*
Email*
Personal Practice
Briefly tell us about your current Yoga practice. What tools does it involve?*
How often do you practice?*
How has Yoga influenced / impacted your life? Please give specific examples.*
What are your personal strengths? What do others admire about you?*
What are the aspects of yourself that you’d like to transform? Briefly explain.*
Resources
How will your resources of time, money, and community help you to complete this Program? Please explain.*
As a participant in this Training it is crucial to develop the skills of clarity and emotional strength. What kind of support is available to you to help you nourish and develop these skills over the duration of the program?*
How would completing this Training complement your other interests / practices?*
What do you expect to be your biggest challenge in completing the Program?*
Do you intend to be certified by IAYT?*
Educational Background
Have you studied the first two chapters of the Yogasūtras with a teacher?*
If so, with who and when?
Briefly describe your experience of studying the Yogasūtras.*
Have you studied Ãsana Course Planning in the Viniyoga tradition?*
If so, with who and when?
Briefly describe your experience of studying Ãsana Course Planning.*
As a student of the Yoga Therapist Teacher Training Program, you will be required to undergo various kinds of evaluations, including presentations, written tests, oral exams, functional group protocol, one-on-one client observation, etc. Which of these methods are you most comfortable with? Which is the least comfortable? Why?*
Application Confirmation*
I agree
I declare that I have carefully read the Program Guide and the Application Form for the Yoga Well Yoga Therapist Training Program, and I am in agreement with the general rules and policies of the same.
I understand and accept that the Yoga Well can change or modify any of its policies without prior notification, during the tenure of the course, and even afterwards.
I declare that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate at the time of completion.
I agree that I will accept the decision of the Yoga Well in accepting or rejecting my application.

Application

to the Yoga Therapist Training Program

Please thoughtfully answer the questions below.

Personal Practice

Resources

Educational Background