Therapeutic Yoga Certificate for Nurses | AHNA-Approved

Therapeutic Yoga Certificate for Nurses

Certificate in Yoga Philosophy and Therapy — Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Clinical Application

22 Contact Hours· $597 or 3 Payments of $199· Next Cohort: September 19

Join Dr. Vanessa Ruiz and yoga therapist Jim Keegan as they guide you through restorative yoga techniques to help address anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. Earn 22 AHNA-approved contact hours while learning to establish a compassionate therapeutic relationship, guide clients into deep relaxation, and integrate breathwork, 13 restorative yoga poses, and Yoga Nidra into your clinical practice.

New to yoga? Start with Yoga Foundations first. Ready to go further? Explore the full 200-Hour Teacher Training.

Why Enroll in This Certification?

Yoga Philosophy in Clinical PracticeIncorporate ethics, consent, non-maleficence, and scope of practice into an integrative, holistic approach to care.
13 Restorative Yoga Poses & AlignmentLearn proper alignment and the use of yoga accessories to optimize safety and relaxation for your clients.
Yoga Nidra for Nervous System RegulationExplore the neuroscience behind Yoga Nidra and its role in resilience and improved sleep.
Address Chronic Pain, Insomnia & AnxietyGain confidence using restorative yoga to support common conditions you see in clinical practice.
Earn 22 Continuing Nursing Education Contact HoursApproved by the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA #1997).

What You'll Learn

Yoga Philosophy in Clinical Practice

Explore how to incorporate yoga philosophy into your clinical practice, including ethics, consent, non-maleficence, scope of practice, and the nursing process through an integrative, holistic approach.

Restorative Poses & Clinical Alignment

Dive into key concepts that enhance your yoga clinical practice and explore strategies for chronic pain, insomnia, and relaxation. Learn restorative poses, their alignment, and the use of yoga accessories to optimize safety.

Evidence-Informed Restorative Therapies

Introduces evidence-informed restorative therapies — including Yoga Nidra — to support nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and holistic healing.

Yoga Nidra & Nervous System Regulation

Explore the neuroscience behind Yoga Nidra and its role in nervous system regulation, resilience, and improved sleep for both practitioner and patient.

Disclosures & Approval

To successfully complete this course and receive 22 contact hours, participants must:

Attend 90% of live online sessions and/or view 100% of the enduring recordings
Complete required assessments

Course taught by Dr. Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN and Jim Keegan. This is an online course. After registration, participants receive an educational portal to access modules online.

No one with the ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with an ineligible company.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, recognized as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

AHNA #1997 · Approved Through 4/14/2028

Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients.

Janet RoundsUS · Trustpilot

"This course is well worth the time and money!! I found The Certificate for Yoga Philosophy and Therapy Program so beneficial, both personally and professionally. Dr. Ruiz and Jim Keegan were both knowledgeable and enthusiastic teachers. The combination of coursework and actual yoga practices was a great combination. And so important for nurses to have as another tool for both clients and for self-care!"