DYT (Diploma in Yoga Therapy)
The Diploma in Yoga Therapy (DYT) programme is designed to train individuals in the therapeutic application of yoga within healthcare and wellness settings. The course focuses on developing practical skills required to assist medical professionals and therapists in hospitals, clinics, and wellness centres.
The programme emphasizes Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) under medical supervision and prepares learners for hands-on therapeutic roles.
DURATION
1-2 Years
MODE
ON CAMPUS
Programme Focus
Prepares participants for practical roles as Yoga Therapy Instructors in hospitals and clinical settings
Trains learners to support doctors and therapists in yoga-based therapeutic care
Develops skills required for work in naturopathy hospitals, wellness centres, and health clubs
Emphasises safe, supervised application of yoga therapy in healthcare environments
Admission & Eligibility​
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfil the following requirements
Completion of 12th Standard / PUC / Plus Two / 12 years of education or equivalent
Completion of Yoga Instructor’s Course (YIC) from S-VYASA or VYASA
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Course Structure & Credits
The Diploma in Yoga Therapy programme is conducted in three phases, combining academic learning, clinical exposure, and supervised practice.
Total Credits: 42
Duration
1 - 2 Year
Intakes: January and July
Attendance
Compulsory
75% Min. Required
Medium of Instruction
English
theory, practical, internal assessment, and viva-voce
Personal Contact Programme (PCP): 7 days
Theory and practical sessions
Distribution of course material, assignments, and unit tests
Orientation to Arogyadhama clinical training
Assignments & Unit Tests
Assignment 1 & Unit Test 1: Submit within first 3 months
Assignment 2 & Unit Test 2: Submit within next 3 months
Completion of assignments and unit tests is mandatory to proceed to clinical training.
Arogyadhama Clinical Training: 28 days (Mandatory)
Location: Prashanti Kutiram, Bengaluru – 560105
Submission of 40 case reports required
Second PCP (Evaluation Programme):
7 days of examinations
Conducted during the second week of January / July
Duration: 30 days
Free voluntary service at a hospital or clinic
Submission of service certificate issued by the institution
After successful completion of externship, the Diploma in Yoga Therapy certificate will be awarded.
| Intake | Induction Programme | Evaluation Programme |
|---|---|---|
| January Intake | 1–7 January | 8–15 January |
| July Intake | 1–7 July | 8–15 July |
Arrival details will be communicated through email only.
After successful completion of the DYT programme, learners may explore opportunities as:
Assistant Yoga Therapist in yoga institutes and wellness centres
Yoga Therapist in multi-specialty hospitals, Ayurveda hospitals, naturopathy centres, and spas
Yoga Wellness Instructor in government-supported wellness initiatives (culture and tourism sectors)
Yoga Therapist in District Wellness Centres
Independent practice through personal yoga centres or therapy setups
Application Process
1. Register Online
Create an account on our admission portal and verify your email.
2. Submit Documents
Upload academic certificates, identity proof, and YIC details.
3. Admission Confirmation
Attend the screening process and complete fee payment after confirmation.
January Intake: Apply and complete payment by 20 December
July Intake: Apply and complete payment by 20 June
Higher Secondary (10th) certificate
Senior Secondary (PU / 12th) certificate
Graduation mark sheets & certificate (if applicable)
Medical fitness certificate
Yoga Instructor’s Course (YIC) certificate
Passport-size photographs (JPG/JPEG, max 500 KB)
Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN / Driving Licence / Passport (Indian nationals)
Passport & Visa (Non-Indians)
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Note: The name entered in the application must match the name to be printed on the certificate.
Name-change cases require submission of an affidavit.
Documents not in English must be submitted with certified English translations.
Application status may be accepted, conditionally accepted, or rejected
Rejection emails are sent within one week if eligibility is not met
Conditional acceptance requires submission of pending documents within one week
Confirmation email is sent after document verification
Fee payment is permitted only after confirmation
Course fee payment only after receiving confirmation email
Online payment through EPR only
No cash or cheque payments accepted
Food and accommodation are charged separately
Dormitory accommodation is provided by default
Double and triple occupancy subject to availability
Accommodation charges are subject to revision
Staying on campus during PCPs and examinations is mandatory
No leave is permitted during PCP or Arogyadhama training
Absence from any session requires repetition of the full PCP
Semester fees must be paid and receipt downloaded after payment
Registration may be carried forward to the next batch in genuine cases, subject to approval
Maximum completion period is 2 years
Failure to complete within the maximum duration results in cancellation of registration
Name discrepancies require submission of a name-change affidavit
- Details regarding PCP arrival and reporting time will be communicated via email by the programme coordinator.
Diploma in Yoga Therapy – Programme Coordinator
📞 Phone: 080-2263-9901 / 9902 / 9903
📧 Email: dyt@svyasa.edu.in
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Contact Admissions
- To train persons as Yoga Therapy Instructors in hospitals, nursing homes to introduce IAYT under the guidance of doctors.
- To equip the participants to work as therapy assistants at Naturopathy hospitals, health clubs etc.
- After completion of DYT student have carrier opportunity has an assistant Yoga Therapist in yoga institute.
- Yoga therapist in multi-specialty hospitals, Ayurveda hospitals, naturopathy centers, and SPA.
- Has a yoga wellness instructor in various central government sectors such as Ministry of culture and tourism.
- As a yoga therapist in the district wellness center, they can also have there own yoga center or yoga institute
- There will be TWO intakes in each calendar year — January and July. Registration for the course can be done throughout the year and batch is decided on basis of date of registration.
- The minimum duration of the course is ONE years and the maximum duration will be TWO years
- The candidate should have cleared 12th Std./II PUC/Plus two/12 years of education or equivalent.
- The candidate should have completed Yoga Instructor’s Course from S-VYASA or VYASA.
The medium of instruction and examination (theory, practical, internal, & viva-voce) shall be in English.
Phase 1:- Semester one- 1 week PCP (personal contact programmed).
Phase 2:- Semester two- Arogyadhama training – 28days at Prashant kuteeram, Bangalore 560105.*mandatory. Evaluation/Examination PCP 1 week PCP (personal contact programmed)
Phase 3:- externship (30 days).
Total Credits: 42
Time of arrival will be communicated through E-mail only.
1st PCP:Â 7 days of classes
1st to 7th Jan/July every year we conduct contact programmed for a week. During which course materials, Assignments and Unit Tests will be given. There will be theory+ practical sessions and Arogyadhama orientation.
Phase - 1:
- Assignment 1 and Unit Test 1: to be submitted within the first three months.
- Assignment 2 and Unit Test 2: to be submitted within the next three months.
After successful submission of the Assignments and Unit Tests, you will be allowed to take Arogyadhama Internship Training.
Phase - 2:
- Arogyadhama Internship Training Duration: 28 days.
- A total of 40 case reports have to be submitted for successful completion of the training.
2nd PCP:Â 7 days of Examinations
Second week of Jan/ July is the Examination contact Program for one week.
Phase- 3:
- Externship: After the completion of your exam, you are required to provide free voluntary service at a hospital/ clinic for one month. A service certificate, issued by the clinic may be submitted to prove the same.
- Following the Externship, you will be awarded the DYT certificate. For any query feel free to write.
| Type of PCP | Induction Program | Evaluation Program |
|---|---|---|
First Intake (1st January EveryYear) | First Week of January (1st-7th January) | Second Week of subsequent January (8th-15th January) |
Second Intake (1st July Every Year) | First Week of July (1st -7th July) | Second Week of subsequent July (8th- 15th July) |
- Specific Instruction for the Students during they stay on the campus
- It is mandatory to stay in the campus during PCP and exams.
- No leave is permissible during Personal Contact Program and Arogyadhama training. If any candidate is found absent in any of the sessions, full PCP program will have to be repeated.
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
How to Apply?
Application form to be filled online Apply
Particulars to submit:
- Higher secondary (S.S.C)
- Senior Secondary (PU)
- Marks sheet and certificate of Graduation
- Medical fitness certificate
- YIC certificate
- Photographs /passport size (jpg, jpeg 500kb)
- Aadhaar Card/Voter Card/Pan Card/Driving Licence/Passport (Indian nationals)
- Passport and Visa (Non-Indians)
- The name on your application form should be as you would want it printed on your degree certificate. If this is different (due to, say, a name change after marriage) from your name on your earlier certificates and documents that you are submitting to us, then you need to submit an affidavit for the same.
- Note to foreign students - if your certificates are in a language other than English, please send a translation of the same in English.
Application Last date
January intake:Â Applications should be filled out and payment should be made by December 20
July intake:Â Applications should be filled out and payment should be made by June 20
What happens next?
Your application will be either rejected or conditionally accepted or accepted.
If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, a rejection email will be sent to you within a week of us receiving the application.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, but if your documentation is not complete, depending upon what document is missing; your application will be either rejected or conditionally accepted. In the latter case you will be requested to supply the missing documents within a week. Your registration can be confirmed only after those documents are submitted. If you fail to produce the documentation, application will be rejected.
Once you have completed the application process, within a week you will receive an auto generated email after the verification process is completed. And you will be allowed to go through the subsequent steps of registration i.e. Payment of fees.
Course Fee payment
Course fee payment should be made only after receiving confirmation email from us.
Diploma Yoga Therapy Program Coordinator
Ph: 080-22639901/02/03
Email: dyt@svyasa.edu.in
Payment Options Fees Structure
No Cash or Cheque Payments.
Preference:Â Through EPR (Online) Only.
Food and Accommodation:
Food and accommodation will be charged separately during your stay here.
1. By default dormitory accommodation will be given. (dormitory fees is subject to change from time to time).
2. Double / Triple occupancy can be allotted as per availability.
Other Notes:
- Students need to pay the semester fees and download the fees receipt after making the payment.
- In case if a student is not able to complete the programme due to unavoidable reasons in the current batch, registration will be carried forward to the subsequent batches on payment of the Semester course Fees. The candidate will be allowed to attend two PCPs together with a special permission from the Deputy Director by providing valid proof and reasons for not attending the PCP.
- If students are not able to finish the programme within the maximum time of 2 years, their registrations will be cancelled.
- In case you have changed your name and is not matching with the certificates, you are requested to submit copy of an name change affidavit.
Arrival Timings for first PCP
Additional details regarding the PCP will be communicated through email from the co-ordinator
If you have any queries please call the mentioned number
Ph: 080-2263 9901/2 (Mon-Sat 10 AM-12:30 PM or 3 PM-4 PM)
Email: dyt@svyasa.edu.in
DYT Syllabus
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