True Yoga’s “The Essential Yoga Therapy Diploma”

In the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar

Beginning in 2025, I am part of the teaching faculty on True Yoga’s “The Essential Yoga Therapy Course”. This training course provides a comprehensive overview of all the aspects in using Yoga as a Therapy. It is aimed at both those considering a transition into the profession and also to those who are passionate in learning more about Yoga.

Our course places a strong emphasis on the realistic applications and effectiveness of the different tools of yoga: from body movement and breathwork; to voicework; therapeutic use of sound; and meditative practices; diet and lifestyle choices. Throughout, you’ll learn how to combine them intelligently to create different effects and outcomes based on an individual and their situation.

You’ll start with the fundamentals: learning how yoga views our lives and the world. Every facet is covered; Yoga considers us as physical, psychological and spiritual individuals. You will discover the ancient understanding of the different common diseases and disorders we experience today.

Working with real life case studies we’ll guide you step by step through the initial client consultation process. You will learn observation and diagnosis and how to successfully prioritise methods. We’ll show you how to communicate and motivate those that come to you. You’ll build yourown unique portfolio of case studies.

Meet your Yoga Therapist

Hi, I’m Stanford. I have been working as a medical doctor since 2013, focused in Mental health and Women’s health. This has given me lots of experience in looking after people with a variety of physical and mental health problems.

I began practising Yoga when I was a teenager and have been teaching Yoga since 2018. Being trained in the lineage of Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, I have learned yoga practice beyond exercise; into therapeutic and spiritual purposes.

 FAQs

  • Yes, many of our graduates have done this course working full-time and with families.

  • Accrediting bodies require a minimum of 80% attendance on the course and we will do our best to help keep you on track if your goal is to be accredited.

  • As a training body, True Yoga has over 20 years of experience. We will always work with you to support whatever changes occur in your circumstance (Eg. pregnancy, illnesses, change in location)

  • You will form part of a small learning group that will meet regularly once a month with a supervisor, the day and time will be convenient for you, them and your colleagues.

  • We’ll send you course information containing everything you need to know and send an agenda out before each weekend.

  • Yes, we’ll provide access to quite a few of the books, some in PDF format, others in hard copy. There will be one medical book you may need to purchase or share.

  • Yes, they can all be found here: https://www.trueyoga.co.uk/ and you will be required to access them before the start of the course.

  • This course is accredited with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (cnhc.org.uk) through the British Council of Yoga Therapy (bcyt.co.uk) in the UK. We could also register the course with the British Wheel of Yoga.

  • Contact us to talk through.

  • Minimum number is 12 and maximum is 18.

  • Yes, please contact us as there could be additional training you’ll need to undertake in the first year.

  • Yes you do. If you need help with insurance please let us know and we’ll advise.

  • Contact us and we can have a discussion about prior learning and this course.

  • No, you’ll find that we won’t hide behind Sanskrit words or terminology, we will explain and demystify all the concepts with relevant and useful examples for Yoga .

  • Yes