Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Yoga Studies - Yoga Therapy (Residential) in Los Angeles United States | Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University
|
Los Angeles United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,742
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
21 months
Loyola Marymount University pioneered America's first Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program. While approximately 36.7 million Americans practice yoga, the focus frequently remains on physical aspects. This graduate program provides a comprehensive examination of yoga traditions, encompassing practical application, textual analysis, and theoretical frameworks. Students delve into yoga philosophy, historical context, Sanskrit language, physical disciplines, comparative spirituality, and immersive study opportunities in India.
This program cultivates expert practitioners and thought leaders in yoga. Alumni have pursued doctoral studies, taught at collegiate levels, established yoga centers, assumed leadership roles in yoga media organizations, and trained future yoga instructors.
Upon earning their M.A. in Yoga Studies, graduates will achieve the following outcomes:
Acquire proficiency in Sanskrit and comprehensive understanding of yoga's historical and philosophical foundations
Develop knowledge of human physiology from both Western scientific and yogic viewpoints
Comprehend yoga's physiological impacts on the human body
Master and apply yoga's spiritual and ethical principles
Contextualize contemporary yoga within its historical and social evolution
Demonstrate advanced research, analytical, and writing capabilities in specialized yoga topics
For those selecting the Yoga Therapy concentration: develop expertise in creating and administering safe, research-supported therapeutic yoga programs for diverse health needs
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The minimum GPA is 3.0
A Bachelor's degree and GPA of at least 3.0 are required for consideration. There is no GRE requirement. We look for both a strong academic background and dedication to the tradition of Yoga.
Application Steps:1) Application:
Begin your application online by clicking here. All materials will be uploaded through the SLATE portal.
2) Transcript(s):
Official transcript(s) must be sent directly from the undergraduate institution to the Graduate Admissions office.
3) Letter of Intent:
The letter of intent should address the applicant's academic background, interest in Graduate Yoga Studies, and her or his background in the field of Yoga. The letter should also indicate what the applicant hopes to learn and achieve in the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program. Letters of intent average three to five pages. Please note at the top of your letter of intent which MA program you are applying to: the Residency program in Los Angeles or the Low-Residency program online.
4) Two Letters of Recommendation:
We recommend that applicants submit a letter from 1) a teacher or professor, and 2) a personal or work reference. The letter should indicate for how long and in what capacity the recommender has known the applicant.
5) A Short Video Introduction:
So the admissions committee can get to know you, please create a short (five minute) video of introduction. This video is a companion piece to the Letter of Intent, a chance for us to know your personal history in the field of Yoga, your current intentions and goals for the future. Please address the following questions: Why LMU Graduate Yoga Studies and why now? What is your academic background? What is your Yoga background? What part of the academic study of Yoga most interests you, and/or which of the listed classes do you most look forward to?
Upload your video to Youtube or Vimeo on a private setting (no password, please), and copy and past the link directly into the application where noted.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
6) Essay Response:
Read the Premodern Yoga Systems chapter from Selling Yoga by Andrea Jain. In five pages respond to the following:
1) Summarize key features of Premodern Yoga as conveyed by Professor Andrea Jain
2) What aspect of the chapter resonates with your experience of Yoga? Why?
The essay response should also be uploaded online via the application system.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission into most graduate programs is 100 internet-based, IELTS Overall Band Score of 7
A Bachelor's degree and GPA of at least 3.0 are required for consideration. There is no GRE requirement. We look for both a strong academic background and dedication to the tradition of Yoga.
Application Steps:1) Application:
Begin your application online by clicking here. All materials will be uploaded through the SLATE portal.
2) Transcript(s):
Official transcript(s) must be sent directly from the undergraduate institution to the Graduate Admissions office.
3) Letter of Intent:
The letter of intent should address the applicant's academic background, interest in Graduate Yoga Studies, and her or his background in the field of Yoga. The letter should also indicate what the applicant hopes to learn and achieve in the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies program. Letters of intent average three to five pages. Please note at the top of your letter of intent which MA program you are applying to: the Residency program in Los Angeles or the Low-Residency program online.
4) Two Letters of Recommendation:
We recommend that applicants submit a letter from 1) a teacher or professor, and 2) a personal or work reference. The letter should indicate for how long and in what capacity the recommender has known the applicant.
5) A Short Video Introduction:
So the admissions committee can get to know you, please create a short (five minute) video of introduction. This video is a companion piece to the Letter of Intent, a chance for us to know your personal history in the field of Yoga, your current intentions and goals for the future. Please address the following questions: Why LMU Graduate Yoga Studies and why now? What is your academic background? What is your Yoga background? What part of the academic study of Yoga most interests you, and/or which of the listed classes do you most look forward to?
Upload your video to Youtube or Vimeo on a private setting (no password, please), and copy and past the link directly into the application where noted.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
6) Essay Response:
Read the Premodern Yoga Systems chapter from Selling Yoga by Andrea Jain. In five pages respond to the following:
1) Summarize key features of Premodern Yoga as conveyed by Professor Andrea Jain
2) What aspect of the chapter resonates with your experience of Yoga? Why?
The essay response should also be uploaded online via the application system.
The minimum TOEFL score for admission into most graduate programs is 100 internet-based, IELTS Overall Band Score of 7
Tuition
USD
31,742