FYT Entrance Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. 
• MariaAlive Therapeutics, in conjunction with Functional Yoga Therapy™ does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, sexual preference, or disability. 
• Prospective students must have completed one of the following:
  • A 200 hour or greater Yoga Teacher Training Program 
  • Or – A Pilates Teacher Training Program
  • Or – A Fitness Instructor Teacher Training Program 
  • Or – Any other medically based certificate or degree that shows a high knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology, Kinesiology and Functional Movement.
  • Or – Other special circumstances privately discussed with the Director.
• Applicants are required to contact the Director of MariaAlive Therapeutics for a virtual interview prior to program acceptance. Interviews should ideally be completed at least one month before the start of the program, as late admission cannot be guaranteed. 
• Applicants will be notified via email of their approval for acceptance into the Functional Yoga Therapy Training.
• The Functional Yoga Therapy Advanced Assessment Program does not accept nor give credit for other trainings, education, or experiences in lieu of the full program offered.

Program Expectations & Participation Requirements

The Functional Yoga Therapy™ Advanced Assessment & Treatment Planning Program is taught and held to the standards of a high-level, college-style professional training. This course is designed to support deepened learning, critical thinking, integration, and practical application of the material.

Students accepted into the program are expected to:

• Engage thoughtfully and professionally with all course content
• Complete assignments thoroughly and by all listed deadlines
• Submit work that reflects care, professionalism, thoughtful integration, and attention to detail
• Participate fully in mentorship, discussions, and all mandatory live training sessions
• Arrive prepared and ready to actively engage in the learning process
• Communicate professionally with mentors, faculty, and fellow students throughout the duration of the program

As this is an advanced professional training, students are expected to approach written assignments, case studies, mentorship submissions, communication, and participation with the same level of professionalism and quality to which the course itself is held.

Please note: Successful completion of this training requires consistent participation, timely submission of preparatory work, attendance at all required live components, and demonstration of thoughtful integration and application of course material.

Professional Conduct, Safey & Training Readiness

The Functional Yoga Therapy™ Advanced Assessment & Treatment Planning Program is committed to maintaining a professional, safe, collaborative, and supportive learning environment for students, faculty, mentors, and volunteer clients.

Students are expected to demonstrate:

• Professional and respectful conduct throughout the duration of the program
• Thoughtful participation and engagement with course material
• Timely completion of all required preparatory work and assignments
• Readiness for participation in the live training portion of the program
• Professional communication with mentors, faculty, fellow students, and volunteer clients

The program reserves the right to postpone, pause, defer, or discontinue a student’s participation in the training if concerns arise regarding:

• Professional conduct or behavior
• Repeated disruption of the learning environment or conflict with faculty, mentors, students, or volunteer clients
• Failure to complete required preparatory work or demonstrate readiness for live training participation
• Inability to safely or appropriately participate in the training environment
• Illness or other circumstances that may compromise the safety or well-being of fellow students, faculty, mentors, or volunteer clients during live training

In rare circumstances, students may be asked to postpone participation in the live training portion of the program or discontinue participation for the current training cycle if the program determines that additional preparation, professionalism, safety considerations, or readiness are needed.

Please Note:
These situations are uncommon and are approached thoughtfully and on an individual basis. When appropriate, the FYT team will work collaboratively with the student to determine next steps, which may include postponement into a future training cycle, additional preparation, or other recommendations.

Tuition refunds will not be provided in cases where a student is asked to postpone or discontinue participation due to unmet program expectations, lack of readiness, safety concerns, or professional conduct concerns. When appropriate, students may be eligible for postponement, deferral, or reinstatement into a future cohort in accordance with the Program Postponement, Leave of Absence & Reinstatement Policy.

Tuition & Enrollment

To secure your spot in the Functional Yoga Therapy™ Advanced Assessment & Treatment Planning Program, students must choose one of the following enrollment options following application approval:

Option 1: Pay Tuition in Full

• Full Tuition Payment Due: October 1, 2026 (required for course access)
• Students may choose to pay tuition in full upon acceptance to immediately secure their place in the training.

Option 2: Reserve Your Spot with a Deposit

• $450 Non-Refundable Deposit Required to secure your spot in the program
• Remaining tuition balance must be paid in full by October 1, 2026

Students choosing the deposit option are required to complete an Extended Payment Plan Agreement and will work directly with the Training Coordinator to establish a custom payment schedule.

Available payment schedule options include:

• Weekly payments
• Bi-weekly payments
• Monthly payments

Payment timelines will be mutually agreed upon by both the student and the Training Coordinator, with all tuition balances required to be paid in full no later than October 1, 2026.

Important:
Spots are not reserved through application alone and are only secured once either full tuition payment or the non-refundable deposit has been received following application approval.

Students utilizing a payment plan must complete an approved Extended Payment Plan Agreement prior to beginning their payment schedule.

Please fill out the Extended Payment Plan Agreement here.

Key Program Timeline

All Students (Hybrid + Virtual)

• October 3, 2026 → Mandatory Opening Meeting (Zoom)

Preparatory Work Timeline

All students complete the same preparatory work together prior to live training.

Important:

• Each section opens on the 1st of the month
• Work is due on or before the last day of each month
• Assignments must be submitted to your mentor via email
• Preparatory work must be completed to continue into live training

Hybrid Cohort (In-Person – Tucson February 12th-15th)

Virtual Cohort (Live via Zoom February 26th-28th)

During the Virtual Test-Out Window, students will complete:

• A client intake
• A live assessment with their mentor over Zoom
• A final case study and treatment plan submission

Required Course Materials

• A therapeutic ball kit is required for participation in this training and is not included in tuition. Students must either purchase a MariaAlive Therapeutics ball kit or obtain/build a comparable therapeutic ball set similar to the MariaAlive Therapeutics ball kit.
• Students are responsible for obtaining the required therapeutic ball materials prior to the start of training.

Required materials include: 5” myofascial therapeutic ball, slo-mo ball, foot/hand/jaw kit (3 myofascial balls and 2 thick rubber bands), or a comparable therapeutic ball set.

Scholarship Opportunities:

• The opportunity for a partial scholarship is available through application to our Scholarship Fund. Please contact the Director of the School for more information about applying for scholarships.

Fill out a Scholarship Application here.