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Become A Yoga for Arthritis Professional 

Welcome. Yoga for Arthritis provides research-based online and in-person yoga professional

trainings that are International Associationof Yoga Therapists (IAYT) & Yoga Alliance Approved.

Yoga for Arthritis was developed at a leading research university by an interdisciplinary team of medical and healing professionals, 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 rheumatoid and/or osteoarthritis.

In a 7-year randomized clinical trial, program participation was associated with improved arthritis symptoms, disease biomarkers, physical fitness, psychological functioning and quality of life.

As a result of taking this Yoga for Arthritis teacher training  program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the basic differences between rheumatoid and osteoarthritis

  • Offer modifications for persons with arthritis attending their yoga classes

  • Teach Yoga for Arthritis classes in their communities

  • Work individually with arthritic clients of all ability levels

YOGA FOR ARTHRITIS TEACHER TRAINING

Testimonials

“I came to enroll in this class by recommendation from a fellow yoga teacher who raved about the program. It provides an evidence based, tactical and safe approach to expand your awareness about teaching yoga to those with arthritis. I left the class inspired and enthused. The professional written and electronic materials provided will serve me well as a resource to reinforce knowledge and skills learned.”

-Susan, Level I

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