Southwest Institute of Healing Arts  1538 E. Southern Ave.  Tempe, AZ 85282
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
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Yoga Teacher Training

Our UNITY yoga programs teach an authentic expression of yoga with a transformational approach. We teach yoga as a unifying tool for creating health, well-being, and deep spiritual connection. Our commitment is to provide a learning environment that balances structure, with educational freedom, so all may find their truth while incorporating yoga into their lives.

Start Dates:
Morning Fast Track:  September 15, 2025
Evenings:  October 14, 2025 

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We stand for: 

  • No Gurus: We believe that Yoga was created with the intention of inclusivity.
  • Trauma-Informed: Our program focuses on hands-off adjustments & emphasizes the importance of requesting consent.
  • Spirituality and Science: You will learn the philosophy & history of Yoga alongside anatomy, sequencing, and cues.

 

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Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hours)
(Completed in 7 months ~ Fast Track: 4 Months)
  • 100% in-person, on-campus training approved by Yoga Alliance
  • Learn classic yoga postures, yogic philosophy, a variety of teaching styles and techniques
  • Develop a personal yoga practice, known as your personal sadhana
  • Deepen your personal spiritual connection to Source
  • Learn to teach a safe, sustainable, and transformative yoga studio class to others.
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Yoga Advanced Teacher Training (600 Hours)*
  • Expand your skills and offerings as a Yoga Studio Teacher including Yin and Restorative Yoga
  • Choose a specialization that will widen your employment options including Yoga Nidra, Sound Healing or Reiki
  • Increase your understand of Yoga Philosophy and Meditation, including how to implement the information into your studio class and personal practice
  • Gain the ability to offer many pranayama techniques based on the ancient yogic teaching and practices
  • Have the option to learn to chant as a way of finding your voice and preparing to teach others to do the same

The Benefits of In-Person Yoga Teacher Training:

    • Personalized Feedback – In-person training allows for real-time encouragement and immediate feedback from instructors, which is crucial for mastering alignment, verbal cueing, and teaching techniques.
    • Stronger Community & Support System – Being physically present fosters deeper connections with fellow trainees and instructors, creating a supportive learning environment and a stronger sense of accountability.
    • Immersive Learning Experience – Practicing in a dedicated space free from distractions enhances focus and retention, while in-person energy exchange and group dynamics make learning more impactful.
    • Direct Experience with Teaching & Sequencing – In-person training provides opportunities to practice teaching in front of a live class, refining voice projection, cueing, and class management skills in real-time.
    • Deeper Integration of Yoga Philosophy & Lifestyle – Being surrounded by like-minded individuals and fully immersed in the training environment encourages a more profound connection to yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and daily practice.
    As a Yoga Teacher Training student, you receive unlimited studio class access for up to 1 year.
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Integrative Yoga Therapy (1000 Hours)*
  • Designed for those yoga teachers who want to work one-on-one with clients using yoga as a transformative tool to balance body and mind.
  • Prepare to serve in the peace and healing of others using Integral Breath Therapy, Transformational Yoga Coaching, Polarity Therapy, Sound Healing, Yoga Nidra and Yoga Body Psychology 
  • Work one-on-one with clients under the supervision of experienced Yoga Therapy instructors and mentors to ensure competency and confidence.
  • In partnership with Amrit Yoga Institute, students may seek membership in the International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) to start the path of becoming a C-IAYT.

*Financial Aid is available for qualified individuals.

Yoga Specialty Certificates

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Yoga Nidra
100 Hour Certificate
Taught  in person by Kamini Desai - Ph.D., E-RYT 500

  • Discover Yoga Nidra as a spiritual practice to find strength and stress relief.
  • Learn to write scripts for meditation and prepare a safe environment for the session.
  • Explore the fundamental principles and science behind Yoga Nidra.
  • Gain an understanding of the Koshas (energetic layers) and breathwork techniques.
  • Integrate sound, mantra, and visualization techniques into your offerings.
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Yoga Body Psychology
100 Hour Certificate
Taught  in person by Rhonda Vroman - C-IAYT, RYT -500, MBA

  • Learn how to lead a therapeutic yoga class with a partner and prop supported assists
  • Explore the anatomy of energy and how it becomes blocked
  • Use a variety of prop and partner-assisted yoga postures to intensify energy flow
  • Learn about the chakras as a map to personal evolution and how yoga therapy poses can be used
  • Discover how to healthfully integrate and release emotions for yourself and others

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
A conscious College Community for Holistic Wellness Education

We are an award-winning, nationally accredited college based in Tempe, Arizona. Since 1992, our mission at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts has been to provide high-quality, affordable holistic education that empowers you to care for yourself and others.

Spirit of Yoga (SOY) is a public Yoga Studio owned and operated by SWIHA. Our programs will allow you to become registered as a yoga teacher through the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance® Organization.

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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
1538 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282