Yoga Teacher Training with Massage Diploma | Course Details
- Availability: 1st of every month
- Duration: 30 nights & 31 days
- Course Fee: USD 1800 ( Meals not included )
- Bonus: Free 90-minute Massage Therapy Session
Upon successful completion of the course, our school affiliated to CTEVT, Government of Nepal provides the following certifications:
- World Massage Federation (Europe): Internationally recognized certification
- 200 Hour Yoga Alliance Certification: Globally valid and accepted certification
Why Institute Of Natural Medicine for Massage Diploma and Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal?
As we have already mentioned that the Institute of Natural Medicine is the only Yoga & massage school in Nepal affiliated with the Government of Nepal’s - Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT). Studying at a government-authorized school is essential, especially if you plan to work or continue your education in Nepal/abroad, as your qualifications must be from a CTEVT-approved institution.
The Institute of Natural Medicine is one of the first massage & Yoga training schools in Thamel, Nepal. This Massage & Yoga Course was established in 1987 AD for students who want to become qualified Yoga Instructors and Massage Therapists. As an integral part of the Institute of Natural Medicine, Founder and Chairman Professor Dr. Surya Bahadur Karki had already established a Massage and Yoga Academy in Nepal in 1984 AD to conduct massage courses for both Nepali and foreign tourists in Thamel. After operating the yoga and massage school, Dr. Karki began providing Yoga & massage training to students, after which spas Yoga School, and massage centers started opening.
Our Institution provides certificates that are legally recognized both nationally and, in many cases, internationally. The course curriculum is approved by the Education Ministry under CTEVT, ensuring the highest standards of education. As a result, our Yoga & Massage Academy is recognized by various national and international wellness centers, Ayurvedic hospitals, spa studios, and naturopathy clinics.
Why Combine Yoga Teacher Training Course with Massage Training Course?
The Yoga Teachers Training and Professional Diploma in Massage is a combined course designed to promote holistic well-being. It integrates yoga postures, breathing techniques, and meditation with massage therapy, helping students develop skills in both healing practices. This comprehensive program prepares graduates for careers in the wellness field, enabling them to support clients’ physical, mental, and emotional health through a balanced blend of yoga and massage therapy.
Choosing a Yoga and Massage Therapy course is more than just earning a certificate—it can be a powerful step toward a meaningful career in holistic health and well-being. This course is ideal for students who are genuinely committed to becoming professional massage therapists and yoga teachers. Our curriculum is comprehensive and well-structured, covering both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
As we all know Yoga is an active, self-practiced discipline that fosters long-term mental and physical transformation. It involves physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation. Massage therapy, on the other hand, is a passive where therapist-applied treatment that provides immediate physical relief and relaxation. It involves the manipulation of soft tissues to release tension and enhance circulation. Together, yoga and massage form a powerful combination for promoting holistic health equipping students with the tools to guide others on their journey to wellness.
200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal & Professional Massage Diploma Certification
At the Institute of Natural Medicine, our Yoga Teacher Training and Professional Massage Diploma program is taught entirely by our team of certified yoga teachers, experienced massage trainers, naturopathy practitioners, and traditional healing experts. With over three decades of teaching experience, our faculty ensures a deep, authentic, and structured learning environment rooted in proper alignment, yogic philosophy, therapeutic techniques, and hands-on practice. Each member of our team focuses on specific aspects of the course, ensuring smooth delivery and clear direction throughout the training.
By keeping all training under one experienced institution, we provide consistent guidance, personalized mentorship, supervised practical sessions, and a high standard of education recognized by yoga studios, wellness centers, spas, and holistic clinics across Nepal and abroad. As the oldest government-affiliated yoga and massage school in Thamel, Kathmandu, we offer one of the most trusted and established pathways for students seeking professional Yoga Teacher Training and Massage Certification in Nepal.
Upon successful completion of the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course, we will provide the internationally recognized Yoga Alliance certification along with internationally recognized certification in Massage Therapy.
Course fee with accommodation
| Room Types | Rates |
| Private room with private bathroom | USD 2800 |
| Twin bed sharing room with private bathroom | USD 2600 |
| Private room with sharing bathroom | USD 2500 |
| Twin bed room with sharing bathroom | USD 2400 |
Daily Schedule for 200 Hours YTT and Massage Diploma
“Residential Students are requested to arrive one day before the course starts”
Day 1 to Day 29th
| 6:00 am – 8:00 am | Jalneti, Varieties of yoga , Pranayama & varieties of Meditation practice |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Yogic breakfast & rest time |
| 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Anatomy & Physiology , Philosophy, Meditation, Mantra chanting |
| 11:15 pm – 1:30 pm | Massage training |
| 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Lunch & Leisure time |
| 3:00 pm -5:45 pm | Massage training |
| 5:45 pm – 6:00 pm | Break time |
| 6:00 – 7:00 pm | Dinner time |
Last Day
| 6:00 am – 8:00 am | Jalneti, Varities of yoga , Pranayama & varities of Meditation practice |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am | Yogic breakfast & rest time |
| 9:00 am – 11:00 pm | Anatomy & Physiology , Philosophy, Meditation, Mantra chanting |
| 11:15 pm – 1:30 pm | Massage training |
| 1:30 pm onwards | Lunch & Certificate celebration |
Subjects - Course Content of 200 Hour YTT and Massage Diploma
Anatomy, Physiology
- Define terms used in Anatomy and physiology:
- Familiarize with typical diagram of human body
- Introduction and function of skeletal system Bones
- Familiarize muscular system of human body
- Introduction and function of muscular system:
- Relation of muscles with massage
- Familiarize with nervous system of human body
- Introduction and Functions of Nervous system
- Familiarize with circulatory system of human body
- Introduction and functions of circulatory system
- Introduction and functions of respiratory system
- Familiarize with digestive system of human body
- Introduction and function of digestive organs
- Familiarize with urinary system of human body
- Introduction and function of Urinary system
- Familiarize with endocrine system.
- Introductions and function of endocrine system
- Familiarize with reproductive system of human body
- Familiarize with sense organs of human body (External)
- Introduction and function of external sense Organs.
Massage Training Course - Practice of Massage Therapy to get better health
- Introduction to massage
- History of massage
- Principle of massage
- Procedure of Massage
- Job descriptions of Massage Therapist
- Qualities of Massage Therapist
- Physiological effects of massage
- Physical effects of massage
- Indication and Contraindication of Massage
- Rules and regulations of massage
- Use of therapy as per age and condition of the client/patient
- Benefits of the massage
- Different problems in human body and use of massage therapy to solve them
- Maintenance of temperature of the massage therapy room
- Health and hygiene
- Counselling & communication
Task Analysis
- Swedish massage
- Ayurvedic massage
- Hot-stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Traditional Thai massage
- Reflexology
- Shirodhara
Yoga Therapy Teachers Training Course Details
Tasks/Objectives Contents
- Introduction, History , advantage of Meditation, Yoga & Pranayama,
- Perform Aangabayam
- Familiarize with Austanga Yoga , Introduction to Austanga Yoga
- Physiological effects of Yogasana.
- Effects of various Yogasana on different body systems
- History,Introduction, Advantage , Procedure, Perform and Practice of the followings Common Asana:-
Tadasana, Parsho-konasana, Tridkonasana, Hasta-Kati, Chakrasana, Shidhasana, Shashan-kasana, Ustra-sana, Dhanurasana, Shalavasana, Bhujangasana, Shithilasana, Pawan-muktasana, Ardha-naukasana, Utan-padhasana, Shawa-sana, Agnisar-Kriya, Bajrasana, Nadishodhan, Bhastrika, Bhramary, Nadishodhan
Final Certification | Yoga Teacher Training and Professional Massage Diploma
Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a government-recognized certification that qualifies them as both a Professional Massage Therapist and a certified Yoga Instructor. These credentials hold strong value in Nepal and are widely accepted by international wellness centers, yoga studios, spas, and holistic healing institutions. Graduates gain the professional eligibility to work locally or internationally, offer private sessions, join established studios, or even open their own wellness business. With the Institute of Natural Medicine’s long-standing reputation, CTEVT affiliation, and internationally aligned curriculum, students leave fully equipped with the skills, confidence, and legal recognition needed to build a successful career in yoga teaching and therapeutic massage.
