Level 2 Module 1: Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Ailments

Month 1: March 23-25, 2018

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Introduction to the Annamaya Kosha + Professional Practice of Yoga Therapy – Tess, Cheri, Megan, Heidi and Katie
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Anatomical Overview and Medical Terminology
 – Tess O’Hern
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Assessment Through the Panchamaya Model + Physical Assessment Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – Tess and Katie

(1) April 2, 2018 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

  

Month 2: April 20-22, 2018 

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Principles of Working One-On-One, S.O.A.P. Notes – Tess and Megan
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Evaluation and Assessment for the Low Back 
 – Tess
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Therapeutic Protocol for the Low Back – Cheri Dostal Ryba


(2) April 30, 2018 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 3 May 4-6, 2018

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Yoga Therapy Course Planning: Panchamaya Model –Megan McCarver and Tess O’Hern
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Evaluation and Assessment for the Upper Back – Tess O’Hern
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Therapeutic Protocol for the Upper Back
 – Cheri Dostal Ryba

(3) May 21, 2018 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

  

Month 4 June 22-24, 2018

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Development of Disease and Setting Priorities – Dr. Dhurga Reddy
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Evaluation and Assessment for the Pelvis / Hips – Tess O’Hern
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Therapeutic Protocol for the Pelvis / Hips– Cheri Dostal Ryba

(4) June 11, 2018 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

  

Month 5 July 13-15, 2018

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Yoga Therapy Course Planning: Vyuda Model
 – Colleen Carrol
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Evaluation and Assessment for the Lower Extremities – Tess O’Hern 
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Therapeutic Protocol for the Lower Extremities – Cheri Dostal Ryba

(5) July 23, 2018 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

  

Month 6 August 3-5, 2018

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Understanding Scope of Practice for the Annamaya Kosha – Tess O’Hern
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Evaluation and Assessment for the Shoulders
 – Tess O’Hern
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Therapeutic Protocol for the Shoulders
 – Cheri Dostal Ryba

(6) August 13, 2018 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 7 September 7-9, 2018

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Principles and Skills for Educating Clients
 – Megan McCarver
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Summary of all Annamaya Assessment Protocols – Tess and Cheri
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Student Practicum for the Annamaya Module – Tess and Cheri

(7) September 24, 2018 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

  

Level 2 Module 2: Yoga Therapy for the Energetic Body

Month 8 October 5-7, 2018

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Introduction to the Pranamaya Kosha
 – Surendra Metha
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System – Dr. Dhurga Reddy
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Application of Yoga Therapy Tools: Pranayama – Juris Zinbergs

(8) October 15, 2018 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 9 November 2-4, 2018

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System and Yoga Therapy Applications – Allison Prince
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System and Yoga Therapy Protocol – Dhurga Reddy (2.5 hours) and Cheri (3 hours)
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Assessment Through the Chakras and Yoga Therapy Applications for Chakra Imbalances – Megan McCarver


(9) November 12, 2018 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

  

Month 10 January 11-13, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Anatomy of the Nervous System, Stress in Society and Yoga Therapy Applications – Cheri Dostal Ryba
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Evaluation and Assessment of Neurological Disorders and Yoga Therapy Protocol – Tess O’Hern
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Assessment and Integration of Content from a Multi-Dimensional Garden Yoga Therapist Perspective – Eden Goldman

(10) January 21, 2019 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 11 February 1-3, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System – Dane Fliedner
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Yoga Therapy Applications for the Digestive System – Cheri Dostal Ryba
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Assessment and Integration of Digestive System from a Multi-Dimensional Garden Yoga Therapist Perspective – Terra Gold

(11) February 11, 2019 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 12 March 1-3, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Patient / Client Communication Protocol
 – Cheri Dostal Ryba
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – The Relaxation Response and Yoga Nidra – Pam Pence
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Applications of Yoga Therapy for Traumatic Injuries and Physical Trauma – Heidi Crocker

 

Month 13 March 29-31, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Evaluation Measures for Yoga Therapy Programs
 – Bina Parkeh
• Saturday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Summary of Major Human Systems
 – Heidi Crocker
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Integration of Major Human Systems Through Observation 
 – Heidi Crocker

(12) April 8, 2019 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation 

 

Level 3 Module 1: Yoga Therapy for the Mental / Emotional / Spiritual Bodies

Month 14: May 3-5, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm -Obstacles on the Path of Yoga and Cultural Influences – Amy Wheeler
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Introduction to the Manomaya and Vijnanamaya Koshas – Amy Wheeler
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Applications of Yoga Therapy for Depression – Amy Wheeler

(13) Monday May 13, 2019 – 7:00 – 9:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

  

Month 15: June 21-23, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Application of Guided Imagery Tools for Mental Health Conditions – Amy Harper
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Applications of Yoga Therapy Tools: Meditation
 – Amy Wheeler
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Applications of Yoga Therapy for Anxiety – Amy Wheeler


(14) June 10, 2019 – Monday 7:00 – 9:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 16: July 26-28, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Application of Yoga Therapy for Grief
 – Amy Wheeler
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Applications of Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Teens – Amy Wheeler
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Yoga Therapy Applications for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue – Amy Wheeler

 

Month 17: August 9-11, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Implementing Yoga Therapy Programs in Treatment Centers
 – Kathy DuVernet
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Applications of Yoga Therapy for Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders – Robert Birnberg
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship and Client Education – Robert Birnberg

(15) August 5, 2019 – Monday 6:00 – 9:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 18: September 20-22, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Yoga Therapy Tools to Develop a Spiritual Practice – Megan McCarver
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Cultivating Listening and Presence as Yoga Therapists – Kathy DuVernet
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Applications of Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain
 – Megan McCarver

  

Level 3 Module 2: Integrative Medicine and Special Populations

Month 19: October 11-13, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Implementing Yoga Therapy Programs in Universities – Aurea Victoria
• 
Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Yoga Therapy Applications for Women’s Health (Fertility + Menopause) – Dhurga Reddy
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – The Evidence Informed Practice of Yoga and Cancer Care – Heidi Crocker

(16) October 7, 2019 – Monday 6:00 – 9:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 20: November 8-10, 2019

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Yoga Therapy for Children with Special Needs – Tess O’Hern
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Yoga Therapy for Clients with Disabilities, Family Members / Care Takers – Tess O’Hern
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – End of Life Care and Yoga Therapy in Hospice and YT applications – Megan McCarver

  

Month 21: January 17-19, 2020

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Working with an Integrative Healthcare Team – Heidi Crocker
• 
Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Integration of Mental / Emotional / Energetic Bodies Through Observation – Heidi Crocker
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Summary of Yoga Therapy Course Planning for Mental / Emotional / Energetic Bodies – Directors

 

Month 22: February 17, 2020

(17) Monday 6:00 – 9:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 23: March 30, 2020

(18) Monday 6:00 – 9:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 24: April 13, 2020

(19) Monday 6:00 – 9:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 25: May 4, 2020 

(20) Monday 6:00 – 9:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation

 

Month 26: June 5-7, 2020

• Friday 6:00 – 9:15pm – Boundaries and Ethics of Being a Yoga Therapist – Megan McCarver
• Saturday 12:30 – 6:30pm – Creating a Thriving Yoga Therapy Business! – Katie Allen
• Sunday 12:00 – 5:45pm – Trainees Final Presentations
 – All Directors