

Pacific Rim College is a Registered Yoga School with the Yoga Alliance. The Foundations of Yogatherapy contains a Yoga Teacher Training component that is recognized by the Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level. Additionally, PRC is a member school of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
| General Introduction |
Total Requirements |
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| Foundations in Eastern Therapies and Bodywork |
1.2 credits |
18 hours |
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| During this course, students learn the general background and cultural context for Eastern Therapies and Bodywork with specific attention to Indian, Chinese and T'ai indigenous medicines. This course offers an introduction to the theoretical principles and the history of spirituality and medicine. Both energy medicine and healing are defined, and basic energetic anatomy is explored, all through a comparative approach of Yogic, Ayurvedic, Thai and basic Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) systems. | |||||||||||
| Total |
1.2 credits |
18 hours |
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| Foundations of Yogatherapy |
Total Requirements |
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| Yogatherapy Foundations | 0.6 credit |
9 hours |
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| In this course, students learn the general background and cultural
context for Yogatherapy as they explore the history of yoga and
therapeutic yoga and delve deeply into yogic philosophy (e.g. Classical
vs. Tantric, 8 Limbs in Yogatherapy, Yanumoja, and journeywork and
themes). |
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| The Yogic Body, East and West | 3 credits | 45 hours |
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| Students learn Eastern and Western anatomy as it relates to
Yogatherapy. They integrate anatomy, indications and contraindications
through experiential learning strategies and explore theory and
application of alignment principles, hands-on corrections,
modifications, restorative postures and chair yoga. Equal weight is
given to Yogic Energetic anatomy and Western anatomical perspectives. |
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| Breath and Meditation: Theory and Techniques | 1.2 credits |
18 hours | |||||||||
| In this course, students explore theory and practice techniques of
breath and meditation. They learn diagnosis and therapeutics as they
relate to breath and meditation, integrating knowledge of energetic
systems, brain functions, and physiological affects of various
techniques. |
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| Yogatherapy: Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Facilitation | 8 credits |
120 hours | |||||||||
| This course gives students an in-depth opportunity to develop practical
skills of facilitation, diagnosis, and therapeutic application and
planning through peer practice, case studies and public clinic. |
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| Technique Hours | 4 credits | 60 hours | |||||||||
| Students of yoga and Yogatherapy continually deepen their skill
development through regular practice and application of the various
techniques and principles. Throughout the duration of the program,
students maintain both a documented weekly yoga practice in classes and
at home. |
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| Yoga Teacher Training: Group Facilitation Skills |
2.7 credits | 40 hours | |||||||||
| This intensive course translates skills of one-on-one facilitation
with clients/students into a group setting. The course covers theory and skills
in group facilitation, applied techniques, sequencing, class development,
modifications, special needs, and multi-level classes. |
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| Total |
19.5 credits | 292 hours | |||||||||


Graduates earn a Certificate in the Foundations of Yogatherapy as well as recognition of completion of a certified Yoga Teacher Training program. They are able to apply for recognition with the International Association of Yogatherapists, as well as the Yoga Alliance, both of which are the professional regulating bodies for these practices in North America. They use knowledge and experience gained to work in community health centres, fitness studios and clinical settings. They may pursue work within the fields of sports medicine/therapy, trauma recovery and general rehabilitation for injuries, surgery, illness and diseases. Yogatherapy complements therapies used by physiotherapists, chiropractors, and counsellors, doctors, traditional medical practitioners/doctors and naturopaths.
Entering students into the Foundations of Yogatherapy Certificate
Program at Pacific Rim College must have a high school diploma or an
equivalency test, one-year experience as a yoga practitioner (engaged in regular yoga practice), and all non-native English speaking applicants must
demonstrate a mastery of written and spoken English. Any foreign
applicant may be required to submit an official score report from an
English proficiency exam such as TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language) or IELTS (International English Language Test System). Furthermore, applicants must be physically able to complete the
movements and techniques taught in the program and have been engaged in regular yoga practice in any style for at least a year.
To apply for admission into the Foundations of Yogatherapy Certificate Program, please click on the button below and complete an online or paper application. Applicants are encouraged to apply by November 15 for the January enrolment and July 15 for the September enrolment. Applications will still be considered after these dates, but enrolment space will be limited. Placement priority is given to students enrolled in the Diploma of Eastern Therapies and Bodywork program. Upon favourable review of your application by our admissions committee, you may be contacted for an interview, which can be carried out via telephone if a person-to-person interview is not possible.

| Winter 2012 - FYT | Fall 2012 - FYT | Fall 2013 - FYT | Weekly Schedule |
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| Orientation |
January 3 | August 27 | August 26 |
FYT classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays (8:30am-5:30pm) and Fridays (8:30am-12:30pm). |
| General Introduction |
January 3-5 | August 27-29 | August 26-28 |
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| First Class Day |
January 10 | August 30 | August 29 |
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| Holidays | February 27-March 2 (Reading Break) April 6 (Good Friday) |
September 3 (Labour Day) October 8 (Thanksgiving) October 8-12 (Reading Break) |
September 2 (Labour Day) October 14 (Thanksgiving) October 14-18 (Reading Break) November 11 (Remembrance Day) |
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| Last Day of Class |
April 17 | December 12 | December 12 |
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| YTT |
January 6, February 7, March 13, March 27, April 18 | August 30 & 31 October 15 & 26 November 23 & 26 |
TBA |


| General Introduction |
$280 |
| Certificate Program |
$4500* |
