Mantras, Mudras, and Meditation for Yoga Therapy For Yoga Teachers, this class will provide an introduction to subtle body tools to be used in a therapeutic sessionCourse Overview This class will provide an introduction to subtle body tools to be used in a therapeutic session. Students will be introduced to tools such as: guided meditation practices, mantras, mudras and affirmations. For each tool presented, the instructor will explain the value of each tool, when it is to be used, the…

The Yoga of Relationships Open to all students, learn how to apply yogic practices to improve relationships and cultivate more joy!Course Overview Relationships can serve as a primary source of suffering or joy. This intensive will give students an in-depth study of yogic philosophy and how it applies to relationships. Yoga is about transformation. As we learn to improve communication, we are empowered, and we begin to change. As we interact with others, this change can start to permeate the lives of others. By…

Proprioception and Use of Ethical Touch For Yoga Teachers, discussion of ethics and consent, hand placement and quality of touch, longevity and safety.Course Overview The intention of this weekend intensive is to provide additional tools yoga teachers and yoga therapist trainees can use to assess and support their clients. We will discuss ethics and consent, hand placement and quality of touch, longevity and safety for the Yoga Therapist as related to transference and body mechanics, and how clear verbal and…

Common Pathologies of Human Systems For Yoga Teachers, learn how to adapt yogic practices to meet the needs of students in the second half of life, those over 50.Course Overview Led by Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Tess O'Hern, this 2-Day intensive will focus on adapting yogic practices to meet the needs of students in the second half of life, those over 50. As we age things change, physically, intellectually, spiritually and emotionally, and as we change so does our…

Tools and Techniques for Teaching Students with Injuries For Yoga Teachers, a deeper understanding for teachers on the yoga therapy path supporting and instructing students with an injury.Course Overview This weekend will offer you a deeper understanding for teachers on the yoga therapy path supporting and instructing students with an injury. You will not only achieve more confidence utilizing yoga and breath exercises for students with presenting problems, but also embrace skillfully your responsibilities to balance stabilization with strength and…

Ayurveda as Lifestyle Medicine For all students, learn about Ayurveda’s key to achieving abundant health and vitality.Course Overview It is the regularity of our day to day actions and habits that can either provide the foundation of wellness or dis-ease.  Discover Ayurveda, the planet’s oldest, nature-based, medical system and the sister science of Yoga. In this 11.75 hour workshop, for the curious and yoga teachers we will look at The Ayurvedic paradigm as it relates to the three body types…

Developing a Trauma Informed Lens for Yoga Therapy For Yoga Teachers, understanding of how trauma impacts physical/mental/emotional wellbeing and relationships.Course OverviewThis section provides an understanding of how trauma impacts physical/mental/emotional wellbeing and relationships. Trainees will gain knowledge of how to cultivate a trauma-informed lens when conducting a client intake or leading group classes for trauma survivors. In addition, this section will cover safe adaptations of asana, pranayama and meditation practices for this population. This 1 day training will provide yoga…

Yoga Therapy + Public Health Course This course explores the various factors that influence health at the macro-level using a public health lens, while at the same time, exploring the inner world of the human being using Yoga models to identify and treat imbalances. Course Overview Class lectures provide an introduction to the primary yoga therapy assessment models based upon the teachings of the Yoga Sutras and the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya. Students will learn how to use these models…

Sequencing for Yoga Therapy This course provides the principles of appropriate therapeutic sequencing for yoga teachers.Course OverviewClass lectures provide an introduction to the primary yoga therapy assessment models based upon the teachings of the Yoga Sutras and the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya. Students will learn how to use these models to assess client imbalances, identify contraindications and implement appropriate tools based on client assessments. You will learn broad strokes yoga therapy practices for conditions that include: low back ailments, heart…