ICONIC Board recognizes IBC-recognized yoga therapy education programs meeting ICONIC Board's professional training standards as meeting the prerequisite education requirements for the corresponding IBC credential tiers. This pathway is specific to the clinical practice of yoga therapy — distinct from yoga instruction.
ICONIC Board of Holistic Health recognizes yoga therapy education credentials from IBC-recognized yoga therapy training programs as meeting the prerequisite education requirements for the corresponding IBC holistic health credential tiers. Graduates of IBC-recognized programs may be eligible to apply for the relevant IBC credential, subject to meeting all remaining requirements.
This recognition is specific to yoga therapy — the clinical application of yoga postures, breathwork, and mindfulness practices to address individual health conditions under a therapeutic framework. ICONIC Board's recognized yoga therapy pathway requires completion of a comprehensive yoga therapy training program of 800+ hours including supervised client contact, with a clear distinction between therapeutic practice and yoga instruction.
ICONIC Board notes that yoga therapy, unlike many medical and allied health professions, is currently unregulated at the state level across the United States. There is no state licensure requirement to practice yoga therapy. ICONIC Board's IBC credentialing provides the professional practice standard for yoga therapists operating within a holistic health context.
The following yoga therapy programs and credentials are recognized as meeting the education prerequisites for the corresponding ICONIC Board credential tiers. Practitioners who have completed 800+ hours of yoga therapy training, including supervised client contact, enter at IBC-HHP™ as the primary tier.
Students actively enrolled in a recognized education program who have not yet completed their training may apply for IBC-HHC™ Candidate status — the official pre-credential entry point for practitioners in training. Candidate status provides access to the ICONIC Board professional community, directory listing, and a clear pathway to full credentialing upon program completion. Learn more about IBC-HHC™ Candidate →
Beyond the six sequential credential tiers, ICONIC Board awards parallel designations that recognize specialized expertise, supervisory roles, and research contributions. Parallel designations are earned alongside your sequential IBC tier — not instead of it. Stacked notation example: IBC-HHP™ · Specialist.
Using a recognized yoga therapy education pathway simplifies your application — your completed yoga therapy training program documentation satisfies the education prerequisite for your tier.
Find your program in the mapping above. For most practicing yoga therapists who have completed an 800+ hour yoga therapy program, that is IBC-HHP™. If you hold a faculty role at a recognized yoga therapy training program in addition to your practitioner training, apply at the highest qualifying tier. Click "Apply" for the corresponding IBC tier.
Upload your training program completion certificate and documented client contact hours log, or your official program enrollment letter. ICONIC Board accepts program completion documentation directly — a separate education transcript review is not required for recognized programs.
Ensure you also satisfy the practice hours, ethics attestation, and any continuing education requirements specific to your tier. If you integrate yoga therapy within a licensed healthcare scope, confirm active licensure before applying. The Board will advise on any gaps in your application.
Yoga therapy practitioners frequently integrate complementary modalities. ICONIC Board recognizes education pathways across multiple holistic health traditions — including Somatic Therapy, Functional Medicine, and Ayurveda when eligible.