Adaptive Yoga for the Spectrum of Ability

 


Hersha Yoga one of the most respected schools of Yoga teacher training in Hong Kong, a Registered Yoga School (RYS®) with Yoga Alliance® and pending approval as a member school with the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Hersha combines her 20+ years as a yoga teacher, therapist and NGO leader to bring you her signature 100-hour Core Course in teaching Adaptive Yoga for the Spectrum of Ability.

Hersha Yoga’s teacher trainings are one of the most comprehensive teacher training programmes available. The training delivers targeted guidance, instruction and accountability you need to become a knowledgable, professional and compassionate yoga teacher, and interested to become a fully qualified yoga therapist.

This training is for you if YOU WANT TO:

  • Become a knowledgable and professional adaptive yoga teacher, and budding yoga therapist

  • Teach postures, breathing and meditation adapted to specific health conditions and disabilities

  • Understand the spectrum of ability according to the medical bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model

  • Adapt your teaching style to suit neurodiverse clients

  • Support the mental health of your students

  • Work with underserved and vulnerable communities in Hong Kong

 
 

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Therapeutic Yoga Lineages

    Classic Teachings & Texts in the context of yoga therapy

    Medical models to use in yoga therapy

  • In-depth review of the body systems and how they are impacted in disease

    Pathophysiology of common health conditions and illnesses

    How to understand medical reports and integrate them into your classes / sessions with clients

  • Code of Ethics for Yoga Therapists

    Scope of Practice

    Continuing Education

  • Yoga postures in a therapeutic setting

    Breaking down foundation postures

    Use of props for adaptive asana

    Chair / Chair-Assisted / Wheelchair Friendly Yoga postures

    Hands-on assistance for people with mobility issues

  • Foundational Breathing Techniques

    Subtle Nervous System

    Modifications for Different Abilities

    Progressing Students in their Practice

  • Integrating Branches of Yoga in therapeutic settings

    Practices and techniques for managing chronic health conditions

    The power of supportive community

  • In-depth view of spiritual practices for end of life

    Raja Yoga’s influence on epigenetics

    Working with clients through facing fears

  • Raja Yoga: Science of the Mind

    Different Meditation Techniques

    Guiding Meditation & Relaxation

    Singing & Sound Healing

  • Post-training mentoring
    Personal Coaching and feedback with Hersha
    Teaching opportunites
    More…
    (Additional charges may apply)

 
“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Adaptive Yoga Training... It opened my eyes to the use of props and how easy it is to adapt poses to make them accessible to everyone...

There were so many wonderful ideas and I’m already integrating them into my own practice as well as my teaching. The use of options without hierarchy, encouraging people to listen to their bodies, and the use of trauma sensitive, non-judgemental language were particularly useful. ”
— Mary Henderson

Become an Adaptive Yoga Teacher Today!

2026 DATES COMING SOON

9:00am to 4:00pm Daily
Week 1: Adaptive Asana
Week 2: Catering to the Spectrum of Ability

 

  • Currently, Hersha Yoga Academy is a registered school with Yoga Alliance. School ID: 176482. This course is part of the YACEP and counts towards advanced 300hr or 500hr certification.

    Hersha is a certified yoga therapist with the IAYT and is pending approval for this course to be approved by IAYT as an APD.

  • To become a certified yoga therapist, you need to complete 1000 hours of training with an accredited school under the IAYT.

    • Completion of 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training certificate

    • 650-hr Yoga Therapy Certification with an accredited school.

    • 150-hr Mentored Practicum

    Hersha Yoga Academy is not yet an accredited school, but this course is pending approval as an APD with IAYT.

  • At Hersha Yoga, we prepare you to teach classic styles of yoga, to suit different paces and different abilities. You will be able to teach through a lens of inclusivity and integrated wellbeing.

    If you have any further questions, please email: hello@hershayoga.com