Our 100-hour Level 2 Applied Yoga Therapy course is designed to build upon the knowledge and understanding you gained from our Level 1 Foundations in Yoga Therapy course. Our aim is to help you deepen your expertise on your journey to becoming a skilled yoga therapist. The focus, however, is on YOU, the sincere seeker on this path who aims to do the sacred work of Yoga Therapy in the world. There are 2 separate modules in this training: 

1. Essential Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners with Indu Arora
2. Building Prāna Shakti: A practice of Devotion with Chinnamasta Stiles 

More details on each of the modules are below. Students do not need to take both modules in the same year, and they can opt to take one virtually, and one in-person if they choose.

Dates: 

• Essential Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners with Indu Arora 

  Virtual training on the following dates in 2026: July 16: 4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m. CT | July 18 – 19, Aug 1,  Aug 15 – 16; 10: 00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CT | Webinars: Aug 26, 31, Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (1:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT)

• Building Prāna Shakti: A practice of Devotion with Chinnamasta Stiles 

  December 9-15, 2026 | Live in-person retreat in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Spain (Course will be offered again virtually in 2027)

Faculty:

Indu Arora & Chinnamasta Stiles 

Tuition:

$2000 total for both modules. Tuition does not include accommodations or meals when the training is offered in person.

Registration:

1. Essential Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners with Indu Arora Tuition is $1250. Register Here directly for this IPYT price. Alternatively, use the code IPAYURVEDA2026 at checkout here to get $250 off from the full price.
   
   (Please note: The installment payment plans (3 and 5 months) result in a slightly higher total cost than the one-time payment option ($1,250 vs. $1,325).
    
2. Building Prāna Shakti: A practice of Devotion with Chinnamasta Stiles:  Register Here. Tuition for this segment is $750 and can be paid in 2 installments: $375 at time of registration and $375 prior to program start. 

More details on the course content:

• Essential Ayurveda for Yoga Practitioners with Indu Arora | How much Ayurveda does a Yoga practitioner need to know? Conversely, how much Yoga does an Ayurveda counselor/practitioner need to know? Let’s ponder this for a moment. Just like seeing through both eyes provides a richer perspective, Ayurveda and Yoga complement each other beautifully. They are like different facets of the same precious coin. While it’s easy for modern Yoga practitioners and therapists to focus solely on asana, or for Ayurveda counselors to get caught up in doshas, herbs, and panchakarma, it’s time to move beyond that. There is immense empowerment in understanding both disciplines in the light of each other. Imagine being able to view all Yoga practices through the lens of doshas, prana, agni, and diet. Envision using the concepts of marma, Samkhya Dharshan, and gunas to live and embrace your Yoga. This possibility is at the heart of our training. We aim to empower you to embody and integrate both Yoga and Ayurveda, making them accessible and alive in your daily life. Join us on this transformative journey, where you’ll learn to truly live and practice your Yoga and Ayurveda in harmony. Discover the synergistic relationship between these ancient wisdom traditions, and unlock the potential for profound healing and self-realization.

• Building Prāna Shakti: A practice of Devotion with Chinnamasta Stiles | During our time together, Chinnamasta warmly welcomes participants to delve into the heart of yoga and fully experience the vibrant energy of prāna shakti as a lived embodiment. At the core of your yoga sādhanā (spiritual practice) lies the profound connection with prāna. Building prāna shakti becomes a devotional practice that encompasses the body, mind, and heart. As you learn to follow, cultivate, and contain prāna, you naturally transcend a state of depletion and establish healthy boundaries in your sensual, sexual, and spiritual realms. These boundaries are essential to foster and nurture a dharmic lifestyle from within. In this transformative sādhanā, the harmonious integration of yoga, āyurveda, and tantra forms a cohesive whole, providing comprehensive support for your entire being. Drawing from the foundations of structural and āyurvedic yoga therapy, these practices promote physical and mental stability, creating a sturdy foundation to invite the blessings of tantra into your life. Join us in this profound journey of self-discovery, where the building blocks of yoga, āyurveda, and tantra converge to awaken your inner potential and embrace the blessings that await.

Pre-requisites:

Pre-requisites for entry into the program include: Completion of the Level 1 Foundations in Yoga Therapy Course

Class Format:

Each day is divided into segments, including: meditation asana practice, lecture, application, practice, discussion and observation. Students are expected to participate. Additionally, during our time together you will be asked to unplug and carve out time to be with yourself.

Required/recommended texts:

• Tantra Yoga Secrets by Mukunda Stiles (edited by Chinnamasta Stiles)
• Yoga – Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision by Indu Arora (required)
• SOMA 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care by Indu Arora (required)
• Mudra: The Sacred Secret by Indu Arora (recommended)

Indu’s books are available for purchase here. 

Preparation:

During the two months preceding Chinnamasta’s training you will receive an online live sādhanā instruction from Chinnamasta, including preparatory reading material from the book Tantra Yoga Secrets. 

Attendance Policy:
While it is ideal to attend all sessions live on Zoom, all sessions will be recorded and students can make up missed sessions via recording.