top of page
Frequently asked questions
Clinical Yoga Institute
This training is designed for licensed mental health professionals (and graduate-level clinicians-in-training) who want to integrate body-based, trauma-sensitive tools into their clinical work in a way that is ethical, structured, and immediately usable.
If you’ve ever felt limited by talk therapy alone, curious about somatic work but unsure how to apply it, or ready to become a more holistic therapist without getting vague or “woo,” this program was built for you.
VIEW UPCOMING TRAININGS AND REGISTER(https://www.clinicalyogainstitute.com/book-online)
Do I need yoga experience?
No. Many of our therapists start with little to no yoga background. You’ll be taught the foundations step-by-step, and you’ll learn how to adapt practices for real clinical realities: trauma history, dissociation, anxiety, chronic stress, physical limitations, and nervous system sensitivity.
If you do have yoga experience, you’ll deepen it dramatically by learning how to apply yoga principles clinically rather than just as a fitness or studio modality.
What Skills Will I Be Taught?
By the end of the training, you’ll be able to:
• Integrate trauma-sensitive, body-based interventions into sessions in a way clients can tolerate and trust
• Use yoga-informed tools for emotional regulation, anxiety, burnout, trauma symptoms, and nervous system dysregulation
• Confidently offer 1:1 and group-based therapeutic yoga strategies (within your scope and setting)
• Apply holistic frameworks (like breathwork, somatic tracking, seasonal rhythms, and energy management) in a way that supports clinical outcomes
• Feel more resourced yourself, with tools that support your own nervous system and reduce burnout
How do CEUs work + who approves them?
CEUs are offered as part of the training for licensed clinicians and are approved through the accredited CEU provider (as listed on your registration page).
What if you are in a different state than the state they are approved in? You’ll receive documentation of your hours and completion so you can submit them according to your licensing requirements to see if they are approved in your state.
If you would like to see if you can gain out of state approval prior to the beginning of the training, please let us know and we will help you audit them. We have had a significant success rate in getting them approved.
This is one of the ways the program supports you in becoming more holistic without stepping outside professional standards.
Do I earn RYT-200?
Yes! The training includes the education required for RYT-200 (Yoga Alliance). After you complete the program, you can choose to register with Yoga Alliance to receive your RYT-200 designation (Yoga Alliance registration is a separate step and includes their fee to be listed on their site). It is your choice to register or not.
Many therapists love having this credential because it gives a clear “translation” for the yoga world while you bring the real value into clinical work. It also can open a path for you to teach at a studio.
To learn more about Yoga Alliance and RYT go to https://www.yogaalliance.org/(https://www.yogaalliance.org/)
Format / time commitment (Zoom, immersions, hours/week)
The training is a hybrid training that blends:
• Monthly live Zoom calls for teaching, integration, and clinical application
• Two immersive weekends for hands-on learning, practice, and embodiment
• Structured online curriculum you complete between sessions
Most clinicians can fit it into their schedule by setting aside approx 2 hours per week.
This is not a passive video course. You will have a new level of insight on holistic, integrative mental health, and it will be both rewarding and will need your attention.
What’s included / not included
Included: RYT-200, Zoom meetings, online content, cohort Immersion weekends, your training materials/manual, and the CEU/credential documentation associated with completion (as described in your registration materials). You will be able to use the Clinical Yoga Practitioner (CYP) acronym, and will receive ongoing grads support / resources after you graduate.
Not included: travel/lodging for immersion weekends (if attending in person), required books (if applicable), and any external registration fees (such as Yoga Alliance registration, if you choose to register).
Please feel free to book a call to see if the training is right for you! Text 801.403.9012
Payment plan / refunds / how to register
You can register through the Register Now (https://www.clinicalyogainstitute.com/book-online)page and choose your cohort. If you would like to set up a payment plan for an upcoming cohort please feel free to email us or text 801403-9012 with your name, number and question's and we will contact you within 24 hours.
Refund and cancellation policies: 50% refund is available 30 days or more prior to your cohort start date as long as your manual has not been mailed. Refunds are no available after your manual is mailed to you or if any videos have been initiated. We do NOT offer cohort reassignments once the training has begun. We want you to be clear upfront before you commit, so please reach out with questions.
Register On This Page (https://www.clinicalyogainstitute.com/book-online)

“Of all the things trauma takes away from us,
the worst is our willingness, or even our ability, to be vulnerable. There's a reclaiming that has to
happen in order to heal” ~
Brene Brown.
Contact Us
We are here to answer your questions.
Postures And Breath Are Like Medication...
It's Important To Understand The Right Dosage.
~ Corena Hammer, CEO,
Clinical Yoga Practitioner,
E-RYT 500, IAYT
bottom of page
