Diploma in Yoga Therapy (DYT)
Total Duration: 18 months – 2000 + hours
(Course Duration: 12 months + 6 month Internship)

DYT is a unique, one-of-a-kind course to train graduates and qualified yoga teachers into clinical/therapeutic aspects of yoga.
Students become qualified and eligible to be a part of Yoga Therapy teams at hospitals, social organisations, and educational institutes.
By focusing on the scientific aspects of traditional therapies, the program promotes the awareness and restoration of Positive Health and aids Personality Development by way of Yoga.
Origin or cause of select diseases is studied with the help of research surveys and clinical observations in the context of Yoga, Ayurveda, Psychology, and modern medicine.
The course enables the student to become a Yoga Therapist to understand and tackle certain chronic medical conditions through Yoga.
Registration open for 2023
For 2022: Registration for Girls Students are open only as a DAY SCHOLAR.
Topics covered
- Foundation of Yoga with Special Attention to Therapeutic References in Texts
- Yoga Therapy: Introduction
- Systems in Human Body
- Scientific View
- Stress
- Management of Diseases
- Yoga Injuries
- Yoga as a Lifestyle
- Yoga Research (Literary, Philosophical, Scientific, Therapeutic)
- Yoga Research (Literary, Philosophical, Scientific, Therapeutic)
- Personality Dynamics & Neuroticism
- Socially Aberrant Behaviour
- Experiential Phenomena Organic Deficiency in Aberrant in Yoga Therapy as per Behaviour Yogic Texts
- Medical Implications of Abnormal Behaviour and Effect of Yogic Techniques
- Yoga and Allied Sciences
- Practical and Professional Understanding
- Practical Sessions (Advanced Asanas, Kriyas, Bandhas, Pranayama, Drishti, Meditation Practices, Mantra Recitation, and other techniques)
Objectives
The objective of this course is to create awareness for positive health and yogic personality development in students and also to develop and impart skills in application of yogic practices for restoring and promoting positive health.
Etiology of selected diseases is studied with the help of research surveys and clinical observations in the context of basic concepts in Yoga, Ayurveda, Psychology and modern medicine.
Duration
Total Duration: 18 months - 2000 + hours
(Course Duration: 12 months + 6 month Internship)
Medium
On-Campus and Residential
Course Dates
Starting 2nd August (2 Semesters + 6 months internship)
Age and Medical Test
There is no age bar for the course.
Medical Test: Candidates should be medically fit and sound. Selection is subject to merit cum timely registration.
Eligibility
Education: Graduation from any stream with a minimum certificate course in Yoga from preferably an IYA certified Institution
Age: No limit
Medical Fitness: Candidates should be medically fit and sound as certified by competent authority
Duration
18 months – 1000 Hours + 6 month Internship
Medium
On-Campus and Residential
Course Dates
Starting 2st August (2 Semesters + 6 months internship)
Age and Medical Test
There is no age bar for the course.
Medical Test: Candidates should be medically fit and sound. Selection is subject to merit cum timely registration.
Eligibility
Education: Graduation from any stream with a minimum certificate course in Yoga from preferably an IYA certified Institution
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(Exemption: The candidates who have done Certificate Course in Yoga from Kaivalyadham or at least 200 hours course in Yoga from any other recognized Institute are exempted).
Age: No limit
Medical Fitness: Candidates should be medically fit and sound as certified by competent authority
Course Fees (Including Stay and Meals)
For Indian Students
Course – Rs. 1,34,200/-
Hostel charges with food – Rs. 1,09,000/-
Total – Rs. 2,43,200/-
For International Students
Course – USD 9,000
Hostel charges with food – USD 10,690
Total – USD 19,690
For Indian Students
Course – Rs. 1,50,100/-
Hostel charges with food – Rs. 1,20,000/-
Total – Rs. 2,70,100/-
For International Students
Course – USD 9,950
Hostel charges with food – USD 11,750
Total – USD 21,700
Contact Hours | Non-Contact Hours | Total Hours | ||||
Hours | Credits | Hours | Credits | Hours | Credits | |
Theory | 560 | 37 | 366 | 6.1 | 926 | 61.73 |
Practical | 840 | 28 | 366 | 6.1 | 1206 | 40.2 |
Teaching | 30 | 2 | 17 | 0.3 | 47 | 3.13 |
Total | 1430 | 67 | 749 | 12.5 | 2179 | 105.06 |
Subjects | Marks |
Paper 1: Foundation of Patanjala Yoga Sutra | 100 |
Paper 2: Hatha Yoga Texts | 100 |
Paper 3: Foundation of Yoga / Cultural Synthesis | 100 |
Paper 4: Anatomy and Physiology of Human Body (HB) | 100 |
Paper 5: Yoga and Mental Health | 100 |
Paper 6: Teaching Methods | 100 |
Practical | 100 |
Yoganushasanam | 100 |
Total | 800 |
Affiliation
This course is accredited as Certificate Course from Indian Yoga Association (IYA) and the Syllabus is equivalent to Level 2 – (Yoga Wellness Instructor) of Yoga Certification Board (YCB).
Please Note: Even though YCB has recognised Kaivalyadhama as Leading Yoga Institute but as per YCB guidelines registration to YCB is to be done separately by students. If anyone wishes to be certified by YCB then exam has to be taken and paid for separately.
Before you Register
Please upload the eligibility documents (in clear and visible form) on the online form when filling it out. Application forms with inappropriate or unreadable documents will not be processed further.
For enquiries, email us at kdhamcollege@gmail.com