Therapeutic Yoga CourseCaring through
Yoga
A specialised training for those who want to use Yoga as a safe, conscious therapeutic tool in the service of physical, mental and emotional health.
Over 20 hours, participants gain practical skills to adapt yoga to different clinical and emotional conditions — with an ethical, functional and deeply human approach.
Who this training is for
Yoga Teachers and Instructors
Who want to deepen their therapeutic knowledge and offer safer, more inclusive practices.
Therapists and Health Professionals
Looking to integrate yoga as a safe complement to their clinical and therapeutic practice.
Experienced Practitioners
Who want to bring Yoga into their personal journey of recovery or emotional regulation.
Objectives
Understand the fundamental principles of Therapeutic Yoga
Learn to adapt postures, techniques and pacing to each student's specific needs
Develop functional, realistic and effective class plans
Integrate conscious breathing, meditation and emotional regulation tools
Learn to recognise physical and emotional warning signs in practice
How it works
Training Methodology
Video Lessons
Learn at your own pace and schedule. Study whenever and wherever you like, with 4 months of access.
PDF Materials
Practical tables, safe postures, intake forms, visual guides and complementary materials.
Ongoing Support
Questions answered by email and private group. Carla is available throughout the whole training process.
Assessment and Certification
Formative assessments throughout the course e final exam. Certification recognised by Yoga Alliance, DGERT and IPDJ.
recognition
certification
With 20 hours of training, this course is internationally recognised and brings concrete benefits for your career and your Portuguese tax return (IRS).
4x
Certifications included
Yoga Alliance, DGERT, IPDJ e BeYoga — recognised for teaching, professional practice and personal development.
4
IPDJ Credits
For renewal of the Exercise Professional (TTEF) and Technical Director (DT) titles.
10h
YACEP Continuing Education
Counts towards maintaining your certification internacional Yoga Alliance.
30%
IRS Tax Deduction
DGERT certification lets you deduct 30% of training expenses — up to €800 per household.
programme
course structure
5 thematic units across 20 hours, with 4 months of access to study at your own pace.
Unit 1 — Introduction to Therapeutic Yoga
What Therapeutic Yoga is
Principles of adapted practice
The ethics of care and the teacher's role
Practical examples with an intake form
2H
Unit 2 — Functional Anatomy and Safety
Anatomy applied to conscious movement
Notions of biomechanics and compensations
Warning signs and contraindications
Common compensations, visual guides, safety checklist
2H
Unit 3 — Adapting to Physical Conditions
Spinal conditions (herniated discs, scoliosis, lower-back pain)
Joints and degenerative diseases (osteoarthritis, arthritis)
Respiratory, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions
Building adapted sequences
Practical tables, safe postures, restorative sequences
6H
Unit 4 — Mental Health and Emotional Regulation
Approaching stress, burnout, anxiety and depression
Principles of trauma-sensitive Yoga
Restorative techniques, therapeutic breathing and meditation
Physiological effects on the nervous system
Emotional observation during practice
5H
Unit 5 — Assessment, Planning and Case Studies
How to assess each student's needs
Creating personalised plans
Study and analysis of simulated clinical cases
5H
Final Assessment and Certification
Formative assessments throughout the course
Written exam with a minimum mark of 80% to pass
Submission of a complete practice video
Official certificate issued upon approval
final exam
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What's included
COURSE FEE
350€
Prices include tax · 4 months of access
✓ Access to content for 4 months
✓ Complementary PDF materials
✓ Ongoing support and guidance
✓ 4× Certifications — Yoga Alliance, DGERT, IPDJ, BeYoga
✓ Formative assessments and final exam
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Access: immediate after enrolment, available 24/7.
Access duration: 4 months from enrolment.
Format: 100% online — pre-recorded video lessons.
Questions: geral@beyoga.pt · +351 927 033 409
E-RYT 500 · Yoga Alliance 2025 · 3,800+ teaching hours
Certified Teacher and Trainer
Carla Gonçalves
Founder · Director of Education · BeYoga School
Founder of BeYoga School, Carla Gonçalves is a Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer with more than 3,800 teaching hours recognised by Yoga Alliance.
Throughout the training she is available to answer any questions that arise. At any point in the course you can send your questions directly to the trainer.
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Support and Mentorship
During the course
Our teaching team is always available to support students throughout the journey, whatever questions arise.
By email and private group
Questions answered by email and through a private group. A welcoming, accessible learning environment.
After the training
The BeYoga certificate is recognised for teaching, professional practice and personal development — with ongoing support from the school.
"Join the next generation of conscious teachers, able to care with presence, ethics and sensitivity."
Carla Gonçalves — Founder and Director of Education, BeYoga School
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions?
How is the assessment done?
BY – Assessment is through a final exam requiring a mark of 80% or higher to pass.
Is the final exam timed?
BY – No, there is no time limit for the final exam — you can take it at your own pace.
Is there an email I can contact if I have questions?
BY – Yes. You can contact us at geral@beyoga.pt or reach the trainer directly at carla.goncalves@beyoga.pt.
I'm in the middle of the exam and the page froze — what do I do?
BY – Don’t worry. Refresh the page and log back in — your saved answers are kept. If the problem persists, contact geral@beyoga.pt.
I finished a session but it doesn't show as completed.
BY – Try refreshing the page. Make sure you watched the video to the end without skipping. If it persists, contact us at geral@beyoga.pt.
How do I get my certificate?
BY – You must complete all course units, take the written exam with a minimum mark of 80% and submit the practice video for assessment.
After completing all the steps and the Final Exam, when do I receive my certificate?
BY – Once the practice video is submitted and approved, the certificate is issued and sent by email within a few working days.
If I don't want the certificate, can I skip the Final Exam?
BY – Yes. You can complete all the content without taking the exam — certification is only for those who want it. Access continues for the full 4 months.
How long do I have access to the course?
BY – Access to the content is available for 4 months from the date of enrolment.
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