MSc Yoga
Yoga has evolved into a globally recognized science of health and well-being. Research shows that even modest daily yoga practice can significantly reduce stress and pain while boosting overall wellness. Today, yoga is a key component of integrative medicine and preventive health programs. Sri Sri University’s 2-year M.Sc. in Yoga Therapy program (2026–28) meets this demand with a comprehensive therapeutic yoga course that blends ancient yogic wisdom and modern science. Inspired by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the curriculum integrates classical yogic principles with contemporary biomedical and psychosocial sciences, reflecting the university’s value-based holistic mission. This postgraduate yoga program equips students to use yoga for health in lifestyle management, rehabilitation and wellness, preparing them for meaningful careers in yoga therapy and holistic healthcare.
Course Details
The M.Sc. Yoga Therapy spans 4 semesters (2 years) of full-time study. The interdisciplinary curriculum aligns with NEP-2020 and UGC guidelines, ensuring academic rigor. Students learn through a mix of lectures, labs, clinical practicums and research projects. Over 50% of credits are devoted to hands-on practice and internships, so graduates gain strong clinical experience. Key curriculum features include:
- Foundations & Human Systems: Semester I covers foundational topics – Foundations of Yoga & Yogic Worldview, Human Anatomy & Physiology for Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology & Mental Health, basic Sanskrit and daily practice (asana/pranayama) modules.
- Applied Yogic Knowledge & Science: Semester II emphasizes classical texts and science integration. Courses include Patanjali Yoga Sutra, Hatha Yoga Texts & Therapeutic Practices, along with modern science courses (Neuroscience & Science of Meditation, Biomechanics & Physiology of Yoga, etc.) and therapeutic yoga sequencing.
- Clinical Yoga Therapy: Semester III provides intensive clinical training. Students study Principles of Yoga Therapy & Clinical Assessment, Disease-Specific Yoga Therapy, Yoga for Lifestyle & Psychosomatic Disorders, plus yogic counseling and supervised internships. There is a strong focus on real-world applications of yoga as therapy.
- Rehabilitation & Research: Semester IV integrates yoga with healthcare practice and research. Key courses include Yoga in Rehabilitation & Integrative Healthcare, Ayurveda, Naturopathy & Nutrition for Yoga Therapists, Research Methodology, plus a dissertation and advanced internship. An entrepreneurship module (Yoga-preneurship & Employability) prepares students for independent practice or wellness business ventures.
- Practical Orientation: The curriculum is heavily practice-based. About 55% of credits are practical/clinical (including internships and dissertation), ensuring that students build hands-on skills in therapeutic yoga. Happiness Connect modules and meditation labs further emphasize personal well-being and experiential learning.
This structure reflects an integrative medicine approach: students learn to combine yoga techniques with biomedical and psychological knowledge, supported by research methods. The program’s unique blend of traditional studies and modern science makes it one of India’s premier postgraduate yoga programs.
Eligibility
Academic: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university, with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category).
Background: Applicants from yoga, health sciences or related fields are preferred, but graduates from other backgrounds may be admitted with additional foundational coursework. Admission follows SSU’s standard entrance guidelines.
Duration
Total: 2 years (4 semesters) full-time, requiring 80 credits.
Program Outcome
Graduates of the M.Sc. Yoga Therapy program emerge with a comprehensive skill set and career readiness:
- Holistic Expertise: Advanced understanding of yoga science and therapeutic techniques. Students learn to apply yogic practices for health, integrating them with anatomy, physiology, psychology and lifestyle science.
- Clinical Competence: Ability to assess clients/patients and design personalized yoga interventions. Graduates can plan, apply and evaluate yoga therapy sessions for various health conditions (physical and mental) with confidence.
- Research & Ethics: Training in evidence-based practice and research literacy. The program emphasizes data-informed decisions, scholarly inquiry and professional ethics in healthcare settings.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication, counseling and teaching skills for wellness contexts. Students develop the professionalism and empathy needed to work in clinics, communities and educational institutions.
- Career Readiness: Prepared for diverse roles in the wellness sector. Alumni can pursue a career in yoga therapy and integrative health – e.g., as yoga therapists in hospitals and rehab centers, coordinators of lifestyle and wellbeing programs, educators or researchers, and as entrepreneurs in the holistic health industry.
These outcomes align with the objectives of the program – to produce well-rounded yoga therapy professionals who can advance integrative medicine and holistic wellness.
Course Details
Course Fact Sheet
Eligibility
Academic: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC-recognized university, with at least 50% aggregate (45% for reserved category).
4 Semester
(2 YEARS FULL TIME)
Tuition Fee
INR 35,000 / $US 850
(PER SEMESTER**)