The Minded Institute is an international leader in yoga therapy and mind-body training. We wholeheartedly believe that yoga therapy and aligned disciplines can play a vital role in prevention, management, and treatments of various mental and physical long-term conditions.
To support this mission we provide expert education to help yoga and health professionals in the service of this goal and work to translate the benefits of yoga therapy to health services.All of our courses incorporate a yogic therapeutic perspective, the psychological and physiological understanding of conditions and related yoga practices, up to date research, and guide for best practice - based on years of clinical experience.
To support this mission we provide expert education to help yoga and health professionals in the service of this goal and work to translate the benefits of yoga therapy to health services.All of our courses incorporate a yogic therapeutic perspective, the psychological and physiological understanding of conditions and related yoga practices, up to date research, and guide for best practice - based on years of clinical experience.
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Sometimes, in the midst of suffering, unexpected and amazing things can happen. We know because it's under these very circumstances that led to the formation of The Minded Institute. We had help along the way from some amazing people, we learnt a great deal, and we owe a huge debt to the individuals whose knowledge and compassion helped to give us hope.
The Minded Institute is a world-leader in providing yoga therapy education to yoga and health professionals to work with mental and physical health conditions. The Institute is known for working at the interface between yoga therapy, mindfulness, neurophysiology, psychotherapy principles, and evidence based practice.
The Minded Institute is active in campaigning for yoga's increased use across society, aiming to communicate to a wider audience the benefits of yoga in the alleviation of both health and social issues.
Alongside our place as leading experts in the field of yoga therapy - and having trained or hosted many individuals at the forefront of yoga practice and research - this work has made us a point of reference for the media when discussing the benefits of yoga in society.
Alongside our place as leading experts in the field of yoga therapy - and having trained or hosted many individuals at the forefront of yoga practice and research - this work has made us a point of reference for the media when discussing the benefits of yoga in society.
At a time when the NHS is facing challenges from increasing levels of chronic illness, a lack of funding and an often over-stretched workforce, yoga in the NHS provides a non-invasive, cost-effective, easy to use solution that can help address these important issues.
Numerous studies have consistently demonstrated the preventative and curative benefits of yoga on a variety of mental health and physical conditions, helping to improve the lives and wellbeing of people of all ages, and from all walks of life.However, considering the challenges of funding a public health system, yoga not only has to demonstrate its efficacy as form of treatment, but it also has to be an economically viable solution.
Numerous studies have consistently demonstrated the preventative and curative benefits of yoga on a variety of mental health and physical conditions, helping to improve the lives and wellbeing of people of all ages, and from all walks of life.However, considering the challenges of funding a public health system, yoga not only has to demonstrate its efficacy as form of treatment, but it also has to be an economically viable solution.
Fierce Calm is a non-profit community of yoga practitioners from all backgrounds and abilities who have come together as a movement to inspire & empower each other without judgement and with compassion.
They want to make yoga accessible to all while supporting the most vulnerable in society and make the healing power of yoga and self regulation practices accessible to all within a diverse, welcoming environment of safety, inclusivity, dignity and empowerment.Social justice is at the heart of our yoga and we strive to remove all barriers to access so that all may lead happy, fulfilling and dignified lives.
They want to make yoga accessible to all while supporting the most vulnerable in society and make the healing power of yoga and self regulation practices accessible to all within a diverse, welcoming environment of safety, inclusivity, dignity and empowerment.Social justice is at the heart of our yoga and we strive to remove all barriers to access so that all may lead happy, fulfilling and dignified lives.
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Grace Robinson
Oct 01, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
I have completed two short courses on trauma skills with Minded - both have been delivered with exceptional professionalism and quality. I am due to begin a yoga therapy training with Minded in April 2022, and so far the communication and organisation has been highly efficient. I can't wait to begin!
I have completed two short courses on trauma skills with Minded - both have been delivered with exceptional professionalism and quality. I am due to begin a yoga therapy training with Minded in April 2022, and so far the communication and organisation has been highly efficient. I can't wait to begin!
Rose Butterworth
Sep 30, 2021
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I am a student with Minded, studying Yoga Therapy Diploma. The course is rich with detailed content of evidence based scientific research supporting the efficacy of Yoga as a quantifiable valuable intervention to many of the non communicable diseases we face as a society today. There are many elements that are both extremely detailed, fascinating and challenging. The course is an intelligently interwoven tapestry of Yogic philosophy, physiology and psychology. Heather and her team are passionate compassionate experts in their individual fields, collectively an amazing team. I feel supported in
Marie Williams
Sep 26, 2021
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I am part of the 2021-2023 cohort on The Minded's Yoga Therapy Diploma and I am always so proud to be able to say that, that I am learning from a leading institute in the growing field of Yoga Therapy. I had high expectations upon joining the course earlier this year but so far the course has managed to exceed my expectations, delivering the highest standard of academic and professional training I have ever received. The Minded institute has a team of experts in their fields and manages to remain at the forefront of growing research and developments in YT. The course is rigorous, but so worth it
Joanne Sloan
Sep 22, 2021
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I am training to be a yoga therapist with the Minded Institute. Thus far I have found the course to be rich with valuable, evidence based therapeutic interventions AND yoga philosophy; this course has science and soul. Further, I have found all the tutors to be approachable and knowledgable; passionate and kind. I am finding learning with The Minded Institute both a stimulating challenge and a joy. Consequently, I highly recommend!
Jill Domoney
Sep 20, 2021
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The morning breath practices that the Minded Institute offer have been really transformational. As well as being a great way to relax, connect and get grounded, they're also a place to learn about breath work and understand the ways that breath can influence mental health and wellbeing. Thank you so much for offering these!
The morning breath practices that the Minded Institute offer have been really transformational. As well as being a great way to relax, connect and get grounded, they're also a place to learn about breath work and understand the ways that breath can influence mental health and wellbeing. Thank you so much for offering these!
Joe Houze Yoga
Sep 19, 2021
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Leanne Antonia
Sep 18, 2021
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I have attended a number of trainings with The Minded Institute, and am a current student on their 580 Hour Yoga Therapy course. The course is a wealth of knowledge and incredibly detailed, provided by an engaging, qualified and compassionate teaching team. The course is rigorous and evidence based, whilst appropriately honouring Yoga’s routes, and provides a wealth of rationale for the application of Yoga practises to a range of conditions, all whilst developing and challenging our skill set to become Yoga Therapists
Deborah Kent
Sep 11, 2021
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I'm currently studying to be a Yoga Therapist with The Minded Institute. Heather and her team are so professional, approachable and knowledgeable. Each module is so comprehensive covering different disease areas, physiology, anatomy, yogic philosophy, psychology and practical application of all that's taught - backed up by masses of research! TMI have adapted brilliantly to having to teach online and are always quick to answer queries and support our studying and personal development.
H. Christie
Sep 11, 2021
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Carolyn Holmes
Sep 16, 2017
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The Minded Institute run exceptional, high quality yoga therapy training courses. I have first hand experience of dealing with all of the teachers at the Minded Institute and have only ever been impressed by their commitment to the students and their expertise within their specialist areas. The level of care given in supporting students during their training (whether its a long or a short course) is exceptional. The Minded Institute founder - Heather Mason - has a passion for delivering high quality teachings and course content, and her approach is to back up the use of therapeutic yoga with scientific
