Yoga as a therapy is a relatively modern concept as far as yoga is concerned (only around 100 years old) that integrates traditional yogic concepts and techniques with Western medical and psychological knowledge.
In short, meridian therapeutic yoga is a habit-changing therapy – a system where we look to replace old, bad habits with new, healthier ones.
To learn more about therapeutic yoga and the functions of Meridian Yoga Therapy specifically, read about the COTY style of yoga.
If you’ve considered turning yoga teaching into a professional career in the Complementary Health industry, we can help you obtain the qualifications you need.
This 1,800 hour (18 month) Advanced Diploma course is the highest qualification in yoga therapist training in Australia and is at the cutting edge of yoga therapy today.
In Meridian Yoga Therapy, the health of the mind and body are monitored and improved through manipulating the breath, traditional yoga movement, and the balance of energy flow (Qi Meridians).
You will study the principles of oriental medicine theory to understand how our energy or qi (ki, chi) moves through channels within the body, known as meridians, and how these are seen in yoga therapy as the natural healing channels of the body.
Throughout the course you will learn to help individual clients with their mental and physical health by improving the functionality and structural stability of their body, safely guiding and developing tools for the client to utilise to restore balance into lives.
Emphasis is on the practical application of the skills and knowledge required to teach condition-based groups and individual meridian therapeutic yoga postures and movements.
You will study the concepts required to assess, diagnose and treat conditions with yoga therapy, adapting classic asanas and movements by changes in body positioning, breathing, and points of focus to help improve their health and wellbeing and address chronic illness and injuries.
You will also learn how to integrate these skills into multimodal therapy treatments with other health care professionals for a successful career in the allied health care community.
As a Vocational Education Training (VET) course, the Department of Education and Training certifies that the COTY Advanced Diploma program delivers outstanding employment outcomes for its graduates. Hear about the VET experience firsthand from graduates who have leveraged these programs to advance their careers and become a globally-skilled professionals.
Delivered in 40 sessions over an 18 month period with holiday breaks. During the term, students are required to attend learning sessions (e-learning option available) 2 evenings per week and participate in Student Clinic (or real-time digital home clinic) on a regular basis.
Bundle Option: This course is also offered as a bundle with the Certificate IV in Yoga Therapy Teaching (10932NAT) as our Yoga Teacher to Therapist Program, or with the Diploma of Zen Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies as our Remedial Meridian Therapist Program.
We deliver this course using a combination of one-to-one and group-based theory, practical clinic study and (simulated) workplace practice and distance learning option. Your workload is spread across 4 main activities: face-to-face training (e-learning option), online/self-paced study, home practice and student clinic hours in the COTY Natural Therapies Clinic. or realtime digital home clinic.
Assessments for this course are conducted using a combination of realistic simulated workplace tasks, supervised demonstrations, class teaching, knowledge quizzes, professional discussions, case studies and practical application.
This course is open for applications from future students that have been practicing yoga for a minimum of 1 year with strong language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.
Applicants must be graduates of the Certificate IV in Yoga Therapy Teaching (10932NAT) [formerly 10137NAT], or be able to demonstrate that they possess the skills and knowledge relevant to the learning modules within the program. These skills and knowledge may have been obtained through workplace training or experience and may reduce the amount of study required for completion of the program.
First Aid Certificate and Working with Children Check are also required before commencing clinical subjects.
On successfully completing this course, you will be awarded an Advanced Diploma of Yoga Therapy.
A Yoga Therapist applies specialised and integrated theoretical knowledge of health and the human body in order to engage with clients in a specialised class setting and/or an individual basis. Course graduates are trained to assess and analyse client health information to plan remedial yoga treatment pathways.
Yoga Therapists utilise their excellent communication skills, apply their careful judgement to complex client presentations, and are able to recognise and act on the need for client referral to other health care providers.
The above skills and knowledge are consistent with the AQF Qualification Type Descriptor for an Advanced Diploma.
Our Bespoke Study Program lets you design your own learning pathway to qualification by studying the units you want when you want to.
If you know what units you’re looking for, you can purchase these right here from the Course Structure table.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Many of our custom-developed modules and units can also be taken as standalone courses for personal interest or continuing professional development (CPD credits). Search our complete course directory now.
To achieve the qualification Advanced Diploma of Yoga Therapy, the learner must complete 19 core units and 3 electives.
The following nationally recognised units can be purchased here. Expand for details and individual unit purchasiblity.
This course combines the skills and knowledge required to determine and address specific issues faced by people who have a chronic disease, in the context of contributing to a holistic approach to support. For anyone providing services to people with chronic disease in diverse community services and health contexts.
In this course you will learn to:
This course forms part of our HLT52215 Diploma of Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies accredited course designed to teach remedial yoga in a group or work with clients in a clinical setting.
At the end of this course with 100% attendance, you will receive a Statement of Attainment that is credit transferrable within nationally recognised courses in Australia and can be submitted to your association for continuing professional education/development. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
$416.00
Availability
TBD
Duration
75 hours:
including half-day face-to-face workshops plus home study
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work within the health care system and engage effectively with other health professionals, including writing referral reports.
This unit applies to individuals working in health or community services who work autonomously with clients in the provision of services and includes:
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. For more information go to My Skills.
$416.00
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the information need, gather information and critically analyse the information for relevance to own work.
This unit applies to health and community service workers who need to research existing information to support and improve their work practice including:
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards. For more information go to My Skills.
$416.00
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research information about compliance and ethical practice responsibilities, and then develop and monitor policies and procedures to meet those responsibilities.
This unit applies to people working in roles with managerial responsibility for legal and ethical compliance in small to medium sized organisations. There may or may not be a team of workers involved.
Study includes information on how to:
It contains learning content, case studies, formative assessments and learning checkpoints.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. For more information see My Skills.
$364.00
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain a personal health strategy consistent with the philosophy of traditional oriental medicine. This forms a key element in the practitioner’s ability to effectively treat clients and sustain professional integrity and health.
It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology. It includes information on how to:
It contains learning content, case studies, formative assessments and learning checkpoints.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. For more information see My Skills.
$416.00
This course is a Unit of Competency that forms part of the Health Training Package HLT07 to set training standards for vocational education in Australia.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain and interpret information about client health status and to check a client’s physical health. It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
This unit applies to individuals working directly with clients and who assist in the provision of health care services. Some disciplines may be subject to state/territory regulatory determination regarding delegation and supervision.
It requires a detailed knowledge of anatomy and physiology. It includes information on how to:
It contains learning content, case studies, formative assessments and learning checkpoints. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. For more information see the My Skills website.
$416.00 – $580.00
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain a personal health strategy consistent with the philosophy of traditional oriental medicine. This forms a key element in the practitioner’s ability to effectively treat clients and sustain professional integrity.
This unit applies to any practitioner working within a traditional oriental medicine framework including:
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. For more information on this units go to My Skills.
The following accredited units of competency for remedial yoga therapy are delivered and assessed holistically over the duration of the course.
NAT10933001 – Develop a practice of yoga therapy within the Traditional Chinese Medicine framework
NAT10933002 – Perform yoga therapy assessment
NAT10933003 – Plan a yoga therapy treatment pathway
NAT10933004 – Provide therapeutic yoga treatment
NAT10933005 – Adapt yoga therapy practice for back care and pain management
NAT10933006 – Adapt yoga therapy practice for cardiovascular health
NAT10933007 – Adapt yoga therapy practice for weight management
NAT10933008 – Adapt yoga therapy practice for improved balance and core strength
NAT10933009 – Adapt yoga therapy practice for injury recovery and chronic pain management
NAT10933010 – Adapt yoga therapy practice for mental health care and support
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Typical Course Duration: 18 months
Face-to-Face and digital live streaming classroom Start Date: 15th February 2022
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