{"id":32860,"date":"2025-08-04T19:06:45","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T18:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/?page_id=32860"},"modified":"2025-12-09T12:45:48","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:45:48","slug":"dru-yoga-therapy-diploma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/dru-yoga-therapy-diploma\/","title":{"rendered":"Dru Yoga Therapy Diploma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\t\tDru Yoga Therapy Postgraduate Diploma\t<\/h1>\n<h5>\n\t\t\tMay 2026 &#8211; Oct 2028\t<\/h5>\n\tPerson-centred.<br \/>\nEvidence-informed.<br \/>\nSoul-aligned.\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/event\/deepen-your-impact-with-yoga-therapy-december\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFREE Q&#038;A SESSION\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/sylvia-druworldwide\/30min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBOOK A CALL\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tabout the course\t<\/h6>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tReady to Go Beyond Yoga Teaching?\t<\/h2>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tTrain as a Dru Yoga Therapist &#038; Transform Lives\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>The world needs more than yoga teachers. It needs heart-led healers now more than ever &#8211; certified yoga therapists who can step into the heart of health, recovery and social change.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re already a qualified yoga teacher, this is your opportunity to upskill into a specialist role with purpose, depth, and high demand.<\/p>\n<p>The Dru Yoga Therapy Diploma empowers you to work confidently with people facing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Long-term illness or chronic pain<\/li>\n<li>Mental health challenges<\/li>\n<li>Stress-related burnout<\/li>\n<li>Post-operative recovery<\/li>\n<li>Return-to-work struggles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With over 4 million working-age people now on sickness-related benefits in England and Wales, there&#8217;s a growing need for safe, evidence-based, and socially recognised movement therapy-especially in partnership with the NHS, Jobcentres, local authorities, charities, and corporate wellbeing programmes.<\/p>\n<p><b>Accredited. Embodied. Transformational.<\/b><\/p>\n\t<p><strong>Next Intake:<\/strong> May 2026<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>Accredited:<\/strong> BCYT<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>Qualification:<\/strong> Diploma<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1024-yoga-therapy.jpg\" alt=\"1024-yoga-therapy\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" title=\"1024-yoga-therapy\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/600-400-back.jpg\" alt=\"600-400-back\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"600-400-back\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/600-400-knee-yoga.jpg\" alt=\"600-400-knee-yoga\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"400\" width=\"600\" title=\"600-400-knee-yoga\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1070-yoga.jpg\" alt=\"1070-yoga\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1526\" width=\"1070\" title=\"1070-yoga\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<p>Are you someone who wants to <strong>support others <\/strong>and continue your own healing path?<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to have all the answers. Just a steady practice, a compassionate heart and the willingness to learn.<\/p>\n<p>You must already be a <strong>qualified yoga teacher<\/strong>. This course is perfect if you want to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make a bigger difference using yoga therapeutically.<\/li>\n<li>Work in NHS, charity, or social impact settings.<\/li>\n<li>Be part of a movement creating accessible, inclusive, and funded yoga pathways for real-world recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/event\/deepen-your-impact-with-yoga-therapy-december\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFREE Q&#038;A SESSION\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/sylvia-druworldwide\/30min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBOOK A CALL\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tExpert Tutors\t<\/h6>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tMeet the\u00a0tutors\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>Each of our Dru Yoga Therapy tutors brings over 30 years of hands-on yoga teaching and practice, offering deep expertise and a commitment to guiding others with clarity and care.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1070-1536-sylvia.jpg\" alt=\"1070-1536-sylvia\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1536\" width=\"1070\" title=\"1070-1536-sylvia\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tSylvia Barrington\t<\/h4>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tLead Tutor &#038; Course Director\t<\/h6>\n\t<p>Sylvia currently sits on the\u00a0 management committee for the BCYT as has been the Lead Accrediting Officer since 2012. Her teaching fosters a learning environment where deep insight becomes lasting integration.<\/p>\n<p>Sylvia is the curriculum lead for Dru UK and co-founder of the Dru Yoga Therapy Diploma. With over 35 years of experience as a yoga therapist, she brings a rare blend of academic rigour, intuitive compassion, and clarity to her teaching.<\/p>\n<p>Her expertise spans all aspects of yoga, underpinned by decades of experience in adult education and curriculum design. Sylvia has collaborated on several yoga therapy research studies in the UK, including coronary heart rehabilitation and back care with relaxation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1070-1536-janey2.jpg\" alt=\"1070-1536-janey2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1536\" width=\"1070\" title=\"1070-1536-janey2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tDr Janey Fitzgerald\t<\/h4>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tYoga Therapist &#038; Ayurveda Practitioner\t<\/h6>\n\t<p>Dr Janey Fitzgerald expertly bridges the best of modern and ancient systems and leads the clinical components of the course with precision, groundedness and heart. <\/p>\n<p>As well as her expertise in yoga therapy, Janey worked as a GP in the NHS for over 30 years.\u00a0 Janey was the lead doctor in her practice for women&#8217;s health, and she has taught junior doctors throughout her career. Her special interests lay in exploring how the mind and body interact.<\/p>\n<p>Janey is also an Ayurvedic Practitioner which, together with yoga therapy, enables her to give a much more specific and focused approach.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/event\/free-online-event-for-yoga-teachers-deepen-your-impact-with-yoga-therapy\/#tickets\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tReserve my place\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tBlending Ancient Wisdom with Modern Science\t<\/h2>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tintroducing&#8230;\t<\/h6>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tDru Yoga Therapy Framework\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>This unique framework is central to the Dru Yoga Therapy approach. It weaves together six interconnected dimensions of the human system: <strong>Koshas, Chakras, Pranavayus, Doshas, Gunas<\/strong> and <strong>Kleshas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than viewing these aspects in isolation, we teach you how to assess each one &#8211; and more importantly, how they influence each other. You&#8217;ll learn to recognise patterns, uncover root imbalances, and design therapeutic interventions that support real, lasting transformation.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s both a diagnostic tool and a map for healing &#8211; guiding you and your clients through the complexity of body, mind, and energy with clarity and compassion.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dru-yoga-therapy-Framework2.jpg\" alt=\"dru-yoga-therapy-Framework2\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1134\" width=\"1719\" title=\"dru-yoga-therapy-Framework2\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tProfessional Accreditation &#038; Recognition\t<\/h6>\n\t<p>You&#8217;ll can register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) and join the Yoga Therapy Association (YTA).<\/p>\n<p>Governments and healthcare systems are under pressure to cut long-term benefit costs-and they&#8217;re actively funding non-clinical solutions like yoga therapy.<\/p>\n<p>With rising mental health challenges, this course equips you to become the go-to professional who bridges the gap between yoga and healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>As a Dru Yoga Therapist you&#8217;ll be able to collaborate with health professionals and social prescribers in GP clinics, NHS-aligned programmes, private practice or group settings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/druyoga.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1200-back-care.jpg\" alt=\"1200-back-care\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" title=\"1200-back-care\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n<h6>\n\t\t\tfaqs\t<\/h6>\n<h2>\n\t\t\tyour questions answered\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\tWhat is Dru Yoga Therapy?\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dru Yoga Therapy is a comprehensive, science-backed approach to yoga that applies yogic practices to support healing and well-being. It draws from the panchakosha model (five layers of existence), pr\u0101\u1e47av\u0101yus (energy flows), Ayurveda, and other healing systems to address specific physical, mental, and emotional health conditions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tHow do I apply?\n\t\t\t\t\tYou can start your application in two ways:\n<ol data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"231\">\n<li data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"186\">\n<strong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"146\">Book a call with a tutor<\/strong> to discuss the course and next steps.\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"231\">\n<strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"199\">Email<\/strong>: <a rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"229\">yogatherapy@druworldwide.com<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWe&#8217;ll then send you the application form.\n\t\t\t\tWhat is the course format and structure?\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is a hybrid course running from May 2026 to October 2028, consisting of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>7 interactive online weekends<\/li>\n<li>6 in-person weekends<\/li>\n<li>2 \u00d7 6-day in-person clinical practice modules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Assessment Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assignments.<\/li>\n<li>Case studies.<\/li>\n<li>Reflective observation write-ups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the tuition fees?\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>DPN Member payment options\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose between these 2 options<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>one off payment of \u00a35,395 or<\/li>\n<li>initial payment of \u00a3400 plus 24 monthly payments of \u00a3210<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Non DPN Member Payment options:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Choose between these 2 options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>One-Off Payment: \u00a35,800 or<\/li>\n<li>initial payment of \u00a3400 plus 24 Monthly payments of \u00a3227<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Tuition fees<strong> do not<\/strong> include food and accommodation for in person sessions<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhat are the course dates?\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>North Wales venue<br \/><\/strong>Snowdonia Mountain Lodge, LL57 3LX<br \/>(3.5 hours direct train from London)<\/p>\n<p><strong>2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Module 1 &#8211; 30-31 May<br \/><em>Weekend, Live online<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 2 &#8211; 18-19 July<br \/><em>Weekend, Live online<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 3 &#8211; 5-6 September<br \/><em>Weekend, Live online<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 4 -24 &#8211; 25 October\u00a0<br \/><em>Weekend, In person, Wales<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 5 &#8211; 28-29 November<br \/><em>Weekend, Live online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2027<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Module 6 &#8211; 27-28 February (Ayurveda)<br \/><em>Weekend, Live online<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 7 &#8211; 15-16 May<br \/><em>Weekend, In person, Wales<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 8 &#8211; 17-18 July<br \/><em>Weekend, In person, Wales<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 9 &#8211; 5-10 October<br \/><em>6-day Clinical Practice module, In person, Wales<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 10 &#8211; 13-14 November<br \/><em>Weekend, Live online<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>2028<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Module 11 &#8211; 29-30 January<br \/><em>Weekend, Live online<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 12 &#8211; 25-26 March<br \/><em>Weekend, In person, Wales<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 13 &#8211; 20-21 May<br \/><em>Weekend, In person, Wales<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 14 &#8211; 22-23 July<br \/><em>Weekend, In person, Wales<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Module 15 &#8211; 3-8 October<br \/><em>6-day Clinical Assessment module, In person, Wales<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhat&#8217;s the syllabus?\n\t\t\t\t\tYou&#8217;ll learn to:\n<ul data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1968\">\n<li data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1657\">\nAssess clients using observation of individual differences and modifications of alignment, chakra, dosha, and pr\u0101\u1e47av\u0101yu principles.\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1658\" data-end=\"1738\">\nCreate tailored therapy programmes with yoga, pranayama, meditation, and mudra.\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1830\">\nUse prana kriya, energy healing techniques, and IYAP (Integrated Yoga Awareness Practice).\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1890\">\nApply psychology of wellness and therapeutic goal-setting.\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1968\">\n<p>In depth practical application of traditional yoga scriptures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1968\">\n<p>Mantra, lifestyle advice and guidance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1968\">\n<p>Relaxation and Yoga Nidra.<\/p>\n<p>Such as Patanjali&#8217;s yoga sutras, Bhagavad Gita, essential Upanishads.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\tCan I set up a Yoga Therapy Clinic after the course?\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. After graduating, you can start seeing clients 1-to-1 or in small groups.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWho is this course accredited with?\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dru Yoga Therapy Diploma is accredited with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcyt.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">British Council of Yoga Therapists<\/a> (BCYT), which is the accrediting body for Yoga Therapy Training Schools.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>You will also be entitled to register with the <a href=\"xhttps:\/\/www.cnhc.org.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Complementary and Natural Health Council<\/a> (CNHC).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhat happens if I miss a module?\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you miss a module your support tutor will arrange for you to catch up with materials and sessions on an individual basis (additional fees may be incurred).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tHow does Dru Yoga Therapy differ from regular yoga teaching?\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>While all yoga teachers offer some therapeutic elements, Dru Yoga Therapy gives you <strong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2586\">clinical skills<\/strong>, the ability to work with specific health conditions, and a <strong data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2688\">deep understanding of healing systems<\/strong> like Ayurveda and subtle energy anatomy. You&#8217;ll be equipped to create tailored programmes for individuals or small groups.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIs business training included in the course?\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes. The course includes a <strong data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2921\">business module<\/strong> to help you build and sustain a successful therapy practice, including planning, marketing, and understanding professional boundaries and legislation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWho can apply for this course?\n\t\t\t\t\tWe invite you to apply for the course is you:\n<ul data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"876\">\n<li data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"730\">have completed a <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"730\">recognised 200-hour yoga teacher training<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"876\">\nhave at least <strong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"799\">one year of post-graduate yoga teaching experience.<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"876\">hold a current <strong>first aid certificate.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dru Yoga Therapy Postgraduate Diploma May 2026 &#8211; Oct 2028 Person-centred. Evidence-informed. Soul-aligned. 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