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Discover Your Path in Yoga Education

Earn a degree, specialize in Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Research or 4+1 Pre-Med Pathway. You can also take individual courses as an audit student.

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MS (Yoga)

30 Credits • 4 Semesters • Online with Low Residency

PhD (Yoga)

Advanced Research and Scholarship

Integrated MS-Ph.D.

Combined pathway • Guaranteed admission to the Ph.D. program after acceptable MS performance

Curriculum Explorer

MS (Yoga) integrates essential Sanskrit, foundations of Yoga philosophy, therapeutic applications, and research methodologies through 10 mandatory courses. This is followed in the final term by a choice of one of four specialization pathways: Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Research, and the 4+1 Pre-Med track.

  • Yoga Philosophy and Yoga Therapy students take two specialized courses from a set of electives
  • Yoga Research students do a semester-long research thesis on a topic of their choice
  • 4+1 Pre-Med students undergo a six-week Integrative Medicine Clinical Observership via a study-abroad residency in India

  • Choose Your Specialization

    Yoga Philosophy

    Vedanta, Bhagavad Gita and classical traditions.

    Yoga Therapy

    Applied therapeutic yoga and wellness interventions.

    Yoga Research

    Research methods and thesis pathway.

    4+1 Pre-Med

    Accelerated bachelor's-to-master's pathway.

    Yoga Therapy Overview

    Item Details
    Focus Learn Therapeutic Applications of Yoga
    Career Path Yoga Therapist, Wellness Coach
    Advanced Courses Yoga Therapy-focused electives

    Audit Courses

    Not Ready for a Degree?

    Audit individual courses and learn from VaYU faculty without enrolling in a degree program.

    Audit Fee
    Flat 50% off per credit hour
    Transcript
    Shows "AD" (Audit), no letter grade
    Assessments
    Optional, graded internally if submitted
    Convert to Credit
    Pay remaining tuition balance anytime

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I take a course without enrolling in the MS?

    Yes. Individual courses may be taken as an audit student.

    Do I need prior Yoga certification?

    No. A bachelor's degree is generally sufficient.

    Is the program fully online?

    Yes, with practical components and PCP requirements.

    What specializations are available?

    Yoga Therapy, Philosophy, Research, and 4+1 pathways.

    Ready to Begin?

    Start your Yogic Journey with VaYU


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