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Prema Yoga Institute A DBA of the University of Northern California, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

IAYT-certified Yoga Therapy Certification Training, offered online, with in-person retreats at the NESBEM Research Farm in New Hampshire and other approved locations. Yoga is for everybody, and PYI helps you share evidence-informed yoga in the tradition of "yoga chikitsa" - literally, "yoga medicine." Pop in for one training to deepen your practice, or stay to earn CE's, Grad Credits, and RYT500 or an 800 hr Prema Yoga Therapy Certificate.

Yoga teacher vs. yoga therapist: what’s the difference? Swipe to find out, then tap the link in bio to read the full blo...
08/10/2026

Yoga teacher vs. yoga therapist: what’s the difference? Swipe to find out, then tap the link in bio to read the full blog. 🌿

Join us in celebrating Renee Harriston on graduating from our IAYT Yoga Therapy Program! 🎉We asked Renee about her exper...
07/10/2026

Join us in celebrating Renee Harriston on graduating from our IAYT Yoga Therapy Program! 🎉

We asked Renee about her experience with PYI, what she’s taking with her into the next chapter, and her goals for the future. Swipe right to learn more about Renee and celebrate this wonderful member of our community! ✨

Two upcoming workshops to deepen your understanding of the body, breath, and myofascial release. ✨Friday, Oct. 9 | Body ...
06/10/2026

Two upcoming workshops to deepen your understanding of the body, breath, and myofascial release. ✨

Friday, Oct. 9 | Body By Breath: Diaphragm Dynamics with Jill Miller, C-IAYT
Explore the anatomy, physiology, and embodied experience of the respiratory diaphragm through breath practices and gentle self-myofascial release.

Saturday, Oct. 10 | Myofascial Release with Dana Slamp, C-IAYT
Learn why the body becomes tight and tense, then practice myofascial release techniques for the shoulders, glutes, feet, and more.

Join us online or in person for Dana’s workshop.

🔗 Links in bio to learn more and register!

Your breath is the key. 🌬️When life feels chaotic, have you ever noticed your breath? It speeds up when you’re stressed,...
05/10/2026

Your breath is the key. 🌬️

When life feels chaotic, have you ever noticed your breath? It speeds up when you’re stressed, slows when you’re calm. In yoga and ancient wisdom, breath isn’t just air, it’s life force. When it’s unsteady, so are we. When it’s steady, everything settles.

💨 Inhale: Strength
🛑 Hold: Steadiness
🌬️ Exhale: Purification

Try this: Take a deep breath in… hold… and slowly let it go. Feel the shift? That’s the power of breath. Drop a 🌿 if you’re ready to breathe with intention today!

🔗 Both links in our bio!It’s not too late to join us online for these upcoming offerings:🧠 Yoga Techniques to Support Me...
02/10/2026

🔗 Both links in our bio!

It’s not too late to join us online for these upcoming offerings:

🧠 Yoga Techniques to Support Mental Health
TOMORROW | 11 AM–3 PM ET
with Dr. Chris Walling, exploring how yoga, meditation, and breath techniques can support holistic mental health.
10 CE credits

🌙 Yoga Nidra: The Art of Deep Relaxation & Mindful Awareness
BEGINS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Explore the practice of Yoga Nidra and the physiology behind deep relaxation, including how to guide the practice.
12 CE credits

Come learn, practice, and explore with us.

See you online soon!

Big News: Prema Yoga Institute is now a sister institution to the New England School of Bioenergetic Medicine. Our found...
01/10/2026

Big News: Prema Yoga Institute is now a sister institution to the New England School of Bioenergetic Medicine. Our foundation stays the same, and we have more room to grow. 🌿

Link in bio to read the full blog.

✨ Now Open for Enrollment! ➡️ EARLY BIRD $75 off through October 10th: ANATOMY2026🔗 Link in Bio Our 50-Hour Functional A...
30/09/2026

✨ Now Open for Enrollment!
➡️ EARLY BIRD $75 off through October 10th: ANATOMY2026
🔗 Link in Bio

Our 50-Hour Functional Anatomy Course (eligible for 50 CE credits with Yoga Alliance + required for Yoga Therapy students) explores anatomy as a living, sacred system—integrating movement, assessment, Ayurveda, and emotional anatomy for practical therapeutic application.

🧠 Learn anatomy in a practical, approachable way with Maria Shamas (C-IAYT, RN, MS)—a yoga therapist, Ayurvedic consultant, and rehabilitation nurse with decades of experience in women’s health and integrative wellness education.

Join students from our sister school Inner Peace Yoga Therapy and Prema Yoga Institute to deepen your understanding of the body as a whole, living system—perfect for yoga therapists and movement teachers alike.

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29/09/2026

Beginning this Friday 🩺 🪷

Learn how the movement and meditation techniques of yoga can powerfully complement Western medical care. Practice evidence-based mindfulness meditations, Yoga Nidra, and breathing skills that can be incorporated into conventional treatment models for behavioral medicine and chronic disease management. Learn the applications of asana - the yoga poses - to alleviate pain and imbalance. Apply proven, peer coaching techniques to overcome client resistance in promoting healthy choices in health and wellness practices.

Dates: October 2nd - November 14th, 2026

🔗 in bio to Enroll!

Feeling lost in the hustle and bustle of life? Overwhelmed by the noise around you? You're not alone. In these moments, ...
28/09/2026

Feeling lost in the hustle and bustle of life? Overwhelmed by the noise around you? You're not alone.

In these moments, it's important to remember what Hermann Hesse shared: “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” This quote is a gentle reminder that peace and self-discovery are always within reach, inside you.

Take a moment to reconnect with your inner sanctuary. How do you find your calm amidst all the chaos? Share your experiences and join the conversation.

Offering IAYT-accredited courses, Prema Yoga Institute is the go-to for yoga teachers, therapists, and enthusiasts worldwide. Our online programs in restorative, sound healing, and therapeutic yoga are accessible and comprehensive, perfect for those looking to deepen their understanding and practice of yoga in a holistic manner.

Learn Anatomy in a Practical, Approachable Way with Maria Shamas!✨Take the complexity out of anatomy and learn to better...
25/09/2026

Learn Anatomy in a Practical, Approachable Way with Maria Shamas!✨

Take the complexity out of anatomy and learn to better understand how the body moves, adapts, and responds to yoga practice. This course brings anatomy to life through practical, applicable teachings designed to help you feel more confident integrating what you learn into your teaching and therapeutic work.

👉 Swipe right to learn more about our upcoming course with Maria Shamas, and click the link in our bio to enroll!

Online Course Dates:
📅 October 24–25 & November 7–8, 2026
⏰ Saturdays & Sundays, 9 AM–7 PM ET

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