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Self-Paced Online YFA Level I Training

Start
21 Dec 2020
(UTC-12:00)
End
31 Dec 2022
(UTC-12:00)
Location
Self-Paced Online - VIRTUAL

Self-Paced Online YFA Level I Training

Yoga for Arthritis Level I Training with Dr. Moonaz

This Level I training is fully online and at your own pace. Course must be completed within a year of purchase date.

That being said, you will still be supported by Yoga for Arthritis faculty and staff throughout your journey. The program includes recorded lectures, slides, research articles, quizzes, reflection questions, activities, and assignments. You must complete all elements of the course to receive a certificate of completion and professional CEUs. After completing this Level I training, you are qualified to teach the evidence-based Yoga for Arthritis program in your community. Also, you will be eligible to continue toward Yoga for Arthritis certification, which includes Level II mentorship & Level III training, both available online. These steps are recommended for anyone wishing to specialize in work with this population, work with private clients, or provide Yoga for Arthritis in healthcare settings.

Yoga for Arthritis was developed by yoga researcher and arthritis expert Steffany Moonaz, PhD, along with an interdisciplinary team, including rheumatologists, psychologists, public health researchers and yoga therapists. Combining ancient yoga practices with modern medical knowledge, this program offers modifications to address the unique abilities and limitations of persons with arthritis. In a 7-year randomized clinical trial at Johns Hopkins University, the program’s participation was associated with improved arthritis symptoms, physical fitness, psychological functioning and quality of life. Such evidence is vital for bridging the integrative yoga world with medical healthcare, making these practices more accessible to those who really need them.

This training program trains yoga teachers to safely and effectively impart rigorously researched yoga practices, with individually-tailored modifications, to those with arthritis and related conditions. As a result of taking this Yoga for Arthritis teacher training program, participants will be able to:

Become familiar with the most common arthritic conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, etc.
Understand joint anatomy and pathophysiology as related to arthritis in depth
Offer modifications for joint limitations and chronic pain
Teach Yoga for Arthritis classes in their communities
Work individually with arthritic clients of all ability levels

Training Information:

This Level I training is fully online and at your own pace. Course must be completed within a year of purchase date.

The pre-course reading and digital materials are within the online course.

After completing this Level I training, you are qualified to teach Yoga for Arthritis program. Also, you will be eligible to continue toward Yoga for Arthritis certification, which includes Level II mentorship & Level III training.

Prerequisite: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher training

CEU's - Yoga Alliance: 34 hrs (30 contact; 4 non-contact); IAYT: 34 hours; Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA): can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members); Integral Yoga 300-hour: 34 hours towards RYT 500 designation

Tuition: $600

Date & Time:

Available starting December 21, 2020.
Self Paced - Training must be completed within a year of purchase.

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Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain Bundle Course

Start
14 Sep 2021
(UTC-12:00)
End
24 Sep 2025
(UTC-12:00)
Location
Self-Paced - ONLINE

Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain Bundled Course

with Dr. Moonaz

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Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pain: Bundled Course

This course combines three levels of Yoga for Arthritis and Chronic Pain Training for a total of 101 total hours, consisting of 65 contact hours and 36 non-contact hours. It is intended for the serious yoga professional who aims to specialize in this area with greater knowledge and skill. This course is approved for continuing education credit with both Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapists and is appropriate for those wishing to specialize in worth with populations experiencing chronic pain, joint conditions, and/or autoimmune diseases in setting such as senior centers, integrative health practices, conventional healthcare institutions, private practice, yoga studios, or community spaces.

The Level 1 segment is offered as an online, self-paced program with regular assessments and feedback from faculty on discussion boards and practice teaching. The Level 1 segment offers an overview of current science and best practices for teaching group classes, as well as an adaptable evidence-based program that can be offered in community settings either in-person or online.

The Level 2 segment is a mentored practicum that includes focused work with an assigned mentor toward personal teaching goals.

The Level 3 segment includes a peer-learning experience and a focus on working with individuals and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

The Bundled Course also includes an hour of online professional coaching after completion of each segment, which can be used at any time. Completion of the full bundled course results in certification through Yoga for Arthritis and a year of membership beyond course completion.

Prerequisite: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher training

CEU's - Yoga Alliance: 101 hours; IAYT: 101 hours; Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA): can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members)

Tuition: $1200 (3 Payment Installments: Level I $400, Level II $400, Level III $400 - if you would like the purchase the entire bundle at once, please contact Posey at posey@arthritis.yoga)

Date & Time:

Self Paced Level I - Training must be completed within a year of purchase.
- You have a choice of Online Self-Paced Level I training, 2022 Live Online Level I training (September - October 2022), or another Level I live training. Level I training offerings are $600, so you save $200 with the bundle.
Level II begins after you have completed your Level I training.
Level III begins after Level II Mentorship has been completed

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Thursdays - Open Level Yoga with Sandra Voss

Start
6 Jan 2022
(CST)
End
19 May 2022
(CDT)
Schedule
20 sessions
Location
ONLINE - Livestream

Class Description: This class is open to all ability levels. Currently, based on the students who regularly attend, this class is essentially the same as mat yoga below. However, if the needs of the class members change, this class will also incorporate more gentle and chair options. Poses and movements will include both gentler and more challenging options, and each class will incorporate deep breathing and mindfulness/meditation.

About Teacher:

andra lives in New York City and is a certified yoga teacher and clinical social worker. She completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Harlem Yoga Studio and Level 1 of Yoga for Arthritis training with Integral Yoga, and teaches yoga both on Zoom and in person, to people with and without spondyloarthritis. Sandra also holds a BA in Psychology, a Master’s of Social Work, and has her clinical license (LCSW). She has also been a support group leader for the Spondylitis Association of America since 2017.

Sandra was diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in 2015, and has found stretching, yoga, and exercise to be some of the most helpful strategies for reducing her pain and maintaining flexibility and mobility. She loves sharing the magic of yoga with others, and believes that yoga is for everyone, regardless of your flexibility or amount of experience. Her classes emphasize using yoga to reduce pain, connect with our inner experience, improve mindfulness, and reduce stress; rather than practicing in order to achieve a “perfect” or “fancy” pose.

Location: ONLINE

Class Time/Day: Thursdays at 8 PM ET

Best Contact Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sandra-voss-33273538701

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Fridays - Mat Yoga with Sandra Voss

Start
7 Jan 2022
(CST)
End
20 May 2022
(CDT)
Schedule
20 sessions
Location
ONLINE - Livestream

Class Description: This class is designed for people who are able to get onto the floor and do poses on a yoga mat, as well as standing poses. Poses and movements will include both gentler and more challenging options, and each class will incorporate deep breathing and mindfulness/meditation.

About Teacher:

Sandra lives in New York City and is a certified yoga teacher and clinical social worker. She completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Harlem Yoga Studio and Level 1 of Yoga for Arthritis training with Integral Yoga, and teaches yoga both on Zoom and in person, to people with and without spondyloarthritis. Sandra also holds a BA in Psychology, a Master’s of Social Work, and has her clinical license (LCSW). She has also been a support group leader for the Spondylitis Association of America since 2017.

Sandra was diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in 2015, and has found stretching, yoga, and exercise to be some of the most helpful strategies for reducing her pain and maintaining flexibility and mobility. She loves sharing the magic of yoga with others, and believes that yoga is for everyone, regardless of your flexibility or amount of experience. Her classes emphasize using yoga to reduce pain, connect with our inner experience, improve mindfulness, and reduce stress; rather than practicing in order to achieve a “perfect” or “fancy” pose.

Location: ONLINE

Class Time/Day: Fridays at 11AM ET

Best Contact Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sandra-voss-33273538701

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Mondays - Yoga for AS with Jamie Boder

Start
10 Jan 2022
(GMT)
End
23 May 2022
(BST)
Schedule
20 sessions
Location
Online - LIVESTREAM

Class Description: Gentle yoga, to relieve AS pain, inflammation and stiffness .
Suitable for all levels, modified to your needs.
Breathing, Yoga poses and relaxation.
1 hour class, check in up to 15 minutes before.
You will need a chair, pillows, blankets and space the size of a single bed.
Time to chat after class with teacher and fellow students from your class.

About Teacher:

“I see yoga as like an adjustable spanner. I aim to show you how you can harness this tool and modify it to fulfil your needs”.

– Jamie Boder

Location: Online

Class Time/Day: Mondays at 9 AM UK TIME

Best Contact Information: https://yogaforas.com/#tmup=/p/4547197-yoga-for-as/

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Tuesdays - Gentle/Chair Yoga with Sandra Voss

Start
11 Jan 2022
(CST)
End
24 May 2022
(CDT)
Schedule
20 sessions
Location
ONLINE - Livestream

Class Description: This class is designed for people who would like a gentler yoga class, who have trouble getting down onto the floor, or who benefit from using a chair as support for standing and seated poses. Depending on the needs of the students present, this class will either be conducted entirely seated in a chair, seated in a chair/standing, and/or also using a mat on the floor. Poses and movements will be gentle and slow-paced, and each class will incorporate deep breathing and mindfulness/meditation.

About Teacher:

andra lives in New York City and is a certified yoga teacher and clinical social worker. She completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Harlem Yoga Studio and Level 1 of Yoga for Arthritis training with Integral Yoga, and teaches yoga both on Zoom and in person, to people with and without spondyloarthritis. Sandra also holds a BA in Psychology, a Master’s of Social Work, and has her clinical license (LCSW). She has also been a support group leader for the Spondylitis Association of America since 2017.

Sandra was diagnosed with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis in 2015, and has found stretching, yoga, and exercise to be some of the most helpful strategies for reducing her pain and maintaining flexibility and mobility. She loves sharing the magic of yoga with others, and believes that yoga is for everyone, regardless of your flexibility or amount of experience. Her classes emphasize using yoga to reduce pain, connect with our inner experience, improve mindfulness, and reduce stress; rather than practicing in order to achieve a “perfect” or “fancy” pose.

Location: ONLINE

Class Time/Day: Tuesdays at 12 PM ET

Best Contact Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sandra-voss-33273538701

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Tuesdays - Yin for AS with Jamie Boder

Start
11 Jan 2022
(GMT)
End
24 May 2022
(BST)
Schedule
20 sessions
Location
Online - LIVESTREAM

Class Description: In Yin Yoga poses are held from anywhere between 90 seconds, to 5 minutes. This allows us to work our facia and deep connective tissues. The purpose of Yin is not to go to our max capacity of a pose but around 40% and allow time and stillness deepen the stretch. Yin is especially helpful for managing fatigue in AS and is a great practice to accompany more Yang, warmer practices.

About Teacher:

“I see yoga as like an adjustable spanner. I aim to show you how you can harness this tool and modify it to fulfil your needs”.

– Jamie Boder

Location: Online

Class Time/Day: Tuesdays at 8 PM UK TIME

Best Contact Information: https://yogaforas.com/#tmup=/p/4547197-yoga-for-as/

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Wednesdays - Beginner's Yoga for AS with Geoff

Start
12 Jan 2022
(GMT)
End
25 May 2022
(BST)
Schedule
20 sessions
Location
Online - LIVESTREAM

Class Description: Perfect for those new to Yoga for AS and want to begin with a very gentle introduction in to Yoga for AS.

About Teacher:

“Yoga for AS must be safe. No injury, no flares, relieve pain. We stick at what we enjoy, and we with AS must stick at safe regular stretching, so I try to make my yoga for AS classes enjoyable”.

– Geoff Lindsay

Location: Online

Class Time/Day: Wednesdays at 6:30PM UK

Best Contact Information: https://yogaforas.com/#tmup=/p/4547197-yoga-for-as/

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Thursdays - Intermed. Yoga for AS with Geoff

Start
13 Jan 2022
(GMT)
End
26 May 2022
(BST)
Schedule
20 sessions
Location
Online - LIVESTREAM

Class Description: Yoga, to relieve AS pain, inflammation and stiffness.
Suitable for those who can get down to the floor, are relatively mobile and able to move in all planes of direction.
Breathing, Yoga poses and relaxation.
1 hour class, check in up to 15 minutes before.
You will need a chair, pillows, blankets and space the size of a single bed.
Time to chat after class with teacher and fellow students from your class.

About Teacher:

“Yoga for AS must be safe. No injury, no flares, relieve pain. We stick at what we enjoy, and we with AS must stick at safe regular stretching, so I try to make my yoga for AS classes enjoyable”.

– Geoff Lindsay

Location: Online

Class Time/Day: Thursdays at 5:30 PM UK TIME

Best Contact Information: https://yogaforas.com/#tmup=/p/4547197-yoga-for-as/

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FALL 2022 Level I Online Training with Dr. Moonaz

Start
13 Sep 2022
(EDT)
End
2 Oct 2022
(EDT)
Location
Zoom Livestream

FALL 2022 Online Level I Training with Dr. Moonaz

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This Level I training is fully online with Dr. Moonaz. All sessions are on ZOOM: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6-8 PM ET; Saturday & Sundays from 10AM - 2PM ET

That being said, you will still be supported by Yoga for Arthritis faculty and staff throughout your journey. The program includes recorded lectures, slides, research articles, quizzes, reflection questions, activities, and assignments. You must complete all elements of the course to receive a certificate of completion and professional CEUs. After completing this Level I training, you are qualified to teach the evidence-based Yoga for Arthritis program in your community. Also, you will be eligible to continue toward Yoga for Arthritis certification, which includes Level II mentorship & Level III training, both available online. These steps are recommended for anyone wishing to specialize in work with this population, work with private clients, or provide Yoga for Arthritis in healthcare settings.

Yoga for Arthritis was developed by yoga researcher and arthritis expert Steffany Moonaz, PhD, along with an interdisciplinary team, including rheumatologists, psychologists, public health researchers and yoga therapists. Combining ancient yoga practices with modern medical knowledge, this program offers modifications to address the unique abilities and limitations of persons with arthritis. In a 7-year randomized clinical trial at Johns Hopkins University, the program’s participation was associated with improved arthritis symptoms, physical fitness, psychological functioning and quality of life. Such evidence is vital for bridging the integrative yoga world with medical healthcare, making these practices more accessible to those who really need them.

This training program trains yoga teachers to safely and effectively impart rigorously researched yoga practices, with individually-tailored modifications, to those with arthritis and related conditions. As a result of taking this Yoga for Arthritis teacher training program, participants will be able to:

Become familiar with the most common arthritic conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, etc.
Understand joint anatomy and pathophysiology as related to arthritis in depth
Offer modifications for joint limitations and chronic pain
Teach Yoga for Arthritis classes in their communities
Work individually with arthritic clients of all ability levels

Training Information:

This Level I training is fully online with Dr. Moonaz

The pre-course reading and digital materials are within the online course.

After completing this Level I training, you are qualified to teach Yoga for Arthritis program. Also, you will be eligible to continue toward Yoga for Arthritis certification, which includes Level II mentorship & Level III training.

Prerequisite: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher training

CEU's - Yoga Alliance: 34 hrs (30 contact; 4 non-contact); IAYT: 34 hours; Integral Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA): can provide you a CE certificate with your program's total contact hours for a $10 fee (free for IYTA members); Integral Yoga 300-hour: 34 hours towards RYT 500 designation

Tuition: $100 Deposit Due when you enroll (full payment due before September 1)

Early Bird until August 13: $550; Regular Pricing after August 13: $600

Date & Time:

September 13 - October 2, 2022
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6-8 PM ET
Saturdays & Sundays from 10 - 2 PM ET
Zoom

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YFA CLASS LISTING

“I see yoga as like an adjustable spanner. I aim to show you how you can harness this tool and modify it to fulfil your needs”.

– Jamie Boder

“I see yoga as like an adjustable spanner. I aim to show you how you can harness this tool and modify it to fulfil your needs”.

– Jamie Boder

“Yoga for AS must be safe. No injury, no flares, relieve pain. We stick at what we enjoy, and we with AS must stick at safe regular stretching, so I try to make my yoga for AS classes enjoyable”.

– Geoff Lindsay

“Yoga for AS must be safe. No injury, no flares, relieve pain. We stick at what we enjoy, and we with AS must stick at safe regular stretching, so I try to make my yoga for AS classes enjoyable”.

– Geoff Lindsay