Bachelor’s Specialization in Yoga & Ayurveda Wellnessonline

Specialize in Consciousness-based Approach to Yoga

Consciousness-based Yoga is comprehensive in that it’s designed to cultivate coherence between mind, body, and consciousness. This system of Yoga naturally cultures the experience of “steady pleasantness” in mind and body and supports the expansion of consciousness. Referred to as Maharishi Yoga Asanas, this special approach was developed by MIU’s founder, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.

Maharishi Yoga Asanas are complemented by an intellectual framework rooted in profound insights from Yoga philosophy and the classic Yogic texts — Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Bhagavad Gita, and more.

In a research study published in the International Journal of Yoga, Maharishi Yoga Asanas were found to produce a “significant increase in happiness during the day and significant improvements in (1) sense of personal self, (2) transpersonal qualities, and (3) transpersonal self.”

In addition to this specialization, students will also be introduced to other styles and aspects of Yoga so that they know from direct experience the profound benefits of Maharishi’s Approach to Yoga.

Are residencies required for this program?

Though this program is primarily online, students are required to attend two 2-week in-person immersive yoga teacher trainings. The first occurs in the fall term and the second occurs in the spring term. These in-residence trainings give the student the opportunity to receive support in their personal yoga practice, as well as practice teaching, hands-on assists, cueing, variations, and modifications.

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FAQ

• Will this degree qualify me for Yoga Alliance certification?

Yes, graduates can register with Yoga Alliance as an RYT200.

Yoga Alliance is an independent organization that has standardized yoga teacher training. It is not required to be registered with Yoga Alliance in order to teach yoga, but there are benefits.

• When and how do I participate in in-person training?
Students will participate in two 2-week in-residency teacher training immersions. The first, PH422, is held in the Fall and the second, PH423 is held in the Spring. These immersions are key components to your program as you’ll have guided instruction from an experienced yoga teacher (ERYT-500).
• What is Maharishi’s Approach to Yoga?

In this approach, Yoga is understood as the complete settling of the activity of the mind, also known as union. As such, “yoga practice” should start with union, even momentarily, then lead to more and more eternal union.

The sequence and pace of asanas (yoga postures) in this approach is structured to foster the experience of the state of Yoga, both during the asana and in between each asana: In the cessation of effort, unboundedness dawns. These asanas are performed easily, comfortably and naturally, without strain or force. As a result, the mind settles and can begin to expand, while the body is balanced, refreshed, and naturally increases its coordination with the mind.

• What is Ayurveda and how does it connect to Yoga?

Traditionally, Ayurveda and yoga were not separate as they both came out of traditional teachings from India. Today, they are known as Sister Sciences.

Ayurveda is the traditional system of medicine of India and the East that focuses on supporting wellness and health rather than the treatment of disease. Ayurveda specializes in diet, herbs, mind-body types, and purification therapies.

Ayurvedic knowledge can be incorporated into both yoga classes, workshops, and multi-modality programs, as well as lifestyle suggestions.

• I’ve already taken college-level anatomy and physiology — can I have those courses waived?
If you have passed college-level Anatomy & Physiology courses within the past 5 years with a grade B- or higher, then you can have them waived.
• How does my specialization fit within a degree program?
To graduate with a Specialization in Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness, students must complete the required courses for the Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences, or any other bachelor’s degree program you choose, and 32 additional credits of Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness courses.
• How does my specialization fit within a degree program?
To graduate with a Specialization in Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness, students must complete the required courses for the Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences, or any other bachelor’s degree program you choose, and 32 additional credits of Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness courses.
• How does this Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Specialization differ from the Yoga Teacher Training Specialization?
The Yoga & Ayurveda Wellness Specialization has a stronger focus on Ayurveda, while the Yoga Teacher Training Specialization has a stronger focus on Maharishi Vedic Science and Yoga Philosophy. Both include the same core yoga teacher training components and on-campus residencies.