International Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute

EDUCATION

Education is the foundation of treatment.

— Yogatherapy

Educational Articles

Educational Courses

Education Included

Director of  Education: Sahar Yazdani

Our Education Programs are available in three forms:

  1. Accredited workshops and training courses by the Holistic Yoga Therapy Institute related to skills and the training of yoga therapists in the five strategies
  2. Approved Professional Development (APD) courses by the International Yoga Therapists Association (IAYT)
  3. Specialized workshops related to the annual research theme
IHYTI

Five-Year Strategic Roadmap Forecast

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Types of Yoga Therapy

Yoga therapy encompasses multiple approaches, each addressing specific physical, physiological, and psychological needs. While we are proficient in all aspects of yoga therapy, our primary focus is on the motion system, which includes the nervous system, muscles, bones, and joints to enhance mobility, alignment, and functional strength.

motion system holistic

1st Approach

Motion system(nerve, muscle, bone and joint)

ihyti metabolism

2nd Approach

Immune System And metabolic, Weight control, fitness (obesity and weight loss), and biochemical system, and Digestive System

pregnancy

3rd Approach

Urinary System, pregnancy and sexual dysfunction, and Women (pre-pregnancy, prepartum, postpartum)

Cardiovascular, respiratory, and blood systems

4th Approach

Cardiovascular, respiratory, and blood

Neuroscience and psychology

5th Approach

Mind, Soul, Energy, Awareness, Meditation

Our primary commitment lies in the Motion System—an approach that integrates insights from orthopedics, neurology, and rheumatology. We focus on postural alignment, mobility, and structural integrity to enhance movement and support holistic well-being.

Yoga Therapist Training Programs according to the IAYT Curriculum

CHRONIC PAIN

      Low-back pain      
  Arthritis
  PMS
  Fibromyalgia
Etc

 NEUROLOGIC ISSUES 

Stroke effects
MS
Parkinson’s
TBI

    MENTAL HEALTH      

Anxiety
Depression
PTSD
Insomnia

   ILLNESS SUPPORT   

Cancer
Diabetes
Heart disease

    HEALTHY AGING    

Osteoporosis
Balance &
Fall prevention

Comparison of a Yoga Teacher and a Yoga Therapist in terms of Education according to IAYT

YOGA TEACHER (RYT 200) YOGA THERAPIST (C-IAYT)
Yoga philosophy/foundations
Basic anatomy & physiology
Practice teaching, assisting a teacher
Psychology, additional biomedicine
Adaptation of yoga tools to individual needs
In-depth anatomy & pathophysiology
Extensive clinical practicum

References: (click on links)

Educational Courses

corrective yoga یوگای اصلاحی حرکات اصلاحی

Corrective yoga and Corrective exercises for posture

The Importance of Corrective Exercise in Today’s World

 
Neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders can arise from postural deformities, and vice versa—poor posture can itself be the result of such disorders. In today’s world, where sedentary lifestyles have become increasingly common, and workplace chairs, desks, and school furniture are often poorly designed and non-standard, postural deformities gradually take root over time.
 
Students may complete their education without ever having learned the proper way to sit or study. As they grow older, even minimal physical activity can lead to muscular and joint pain. Additionally, trends in fashion—such as wearing tight or narrow shoes—may cause serious and permanent damage to the feet.
 
Lack of awareness about correct posture and its consequences prevents individuals from addressing the root causes of their physical issues. However, many postural deformities can be easily and affordably corrected if identified early. Understanding the high costs and risks of surgery should encourage us to think more seriously and proactively about prevention.
 
Today, the most common complaint among patients is pain—often caused by postural imbalances, leading to excessive mechanical stress on muscles and joints. This, in turn, creates a vicious cycle of misalignment, muscular imbalance, and chronic discomfort.
 
As human civilization advances and tools increasingly replace manual activity, physical movement continues to decline. In fact, inactivity has become a major concern of the modern age. With this trend, corrective exercise (such as corrective yoga) will no longer be seen merely as a supplement to fitness—but as a vital necessity.
 
Therefore, producing and updating educational and research resources based on the latest scientific theories and findings in the field of corrective movement and yoga therapy is of great importance.

Complete list of musculoskeletal disorders by body region:

    Head and Neck
  1. Torticollis
  2. Short neck
  3. Loss of cervical curve (Straight neck)
  4. Forward head posture
  5. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
  6. Facial profile deformity
  7. Shoulders, Scapula, and Chest
  8. Uneven shoulders
  9. Drooping shoulders
  10. Elevated scapula (Sprengel's deformity)
  11. Winged scapula
  12. Chest deformities
  13. Spine and Trunk
  14. Spinal structure
  15. Vertebral anatomy
  16. Spinal stabilizing muscles
  17. Factors affecting posture
  18. Kyphosis
  19. Thoracic kyphosis (based on curve severity)
  20. Flat back
  21. Sway back
  22. Hyperlordosis
  23. Flat lumbar spine
  24. Inclined lumbar spine
  25. Scoliosis (lateral curvature of the spine)
  26. Types of scoliosis
  27. Complications of scoliosis
  28. Upper crossed syndrome
  29. Lower crossed syndrome
  30. Layer syndrome
  31. Muscle imbalance syndrome
  32. Postural syndrome
  33. Upper Limb (Arm, Elbow, Wrist, Hand)
  34. Cubitus valgus
  35. Cubitus varus
  36. Claw hand
  37. Mallet finger
  38. Trigger finger
  39. Boutonniere deformity
  40. Swan neck deformity
  41. Claw-like fingers
  42. Syndactyly (fused fingers)
  43. Polydactyly (extra fingers)
  44. Z-shaped finger
  45. Dupuytren’s contracture
  46. Interphalangeal joint deformities
  47. Pelvis and Lower Limb
  48. Pelvic alignment and lateral deviation
  49. Congenital hip dislocation
  50. Tight adductor muscles of the hip
  51. Congenital tightness of hip abductors
  52. Coxa vara
  53. Coxa valga
  54. Torsional deformities of pelvis, femur, and tibia
  55. Leg length discrepancy
  56. Knees
  57. Genu varum (Bow legs)
  58. Genu valgum (Knock knees)
  59. Genu flexum (Knee flexion deformity)
  60. Genu recurvatum (Hyperextension of the knee)
  61. Knee ankylosis (Stiff knee)
  62. Foot and Toes and Ankle
  63. Flat foot
  64. High arch foot (Pes cavus)
  65. Equinus foot
  66. Calcaneus foot
  67. Splaying foot
  68. Clubfoot (Equinovarus)
  69. Foot valgus (outward deformity)
  70. Foot varus (inward deformity)
  71. Metatarsal rotation
  72. Toe rotation
  73. In-toeing (medial toe position)
  74. Hallux valgus (Bunion)
  75. Hammer toe
  76. Claw toe
  77. Ingrown toenail