Self-Paced Online YFA Level I Training

Yoga for Arthritis Level I Training with Dr. Moonaz

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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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Integral Yoga Institute San Francisco

Livestream through Zoom

Foundations of Integral Yoga Therapy Teacher Training

Dive into the richness of therapeutic yoga within the authentic lineage of Integral Yoga! In this training, we will use the panchamaya kosha model to explore human health. Using the panchamaya kosha model as a guide, we also will review common disease processes from both yogic and western medical perspectives. Discover new ways to consider the six branches of Integral Yoga into a therapeutic practice(s), whether it is adapted asana, devotional practices outside of a “traditional” yoga setting, or using service as a healing modality. Participants will review the practical skills required of a Yoga Therapist, develop a mock treatment plan for a client, and deepen/review their understanding of therapeutic relationships, assessment skills, and therapeutic plans. Inactive Yoga Therapists interested in kick-starting their service will find this an excellent source to restart!

Learning objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to
• Define Yoga Therapy, Scope of Practice of a YTh, and Integral Yoga’s vision of YTh
• Design a client intake form
• Create a client action plan
• Recognize the role of negentropy in dis-ease
• Understand the aging process in health and disease
• Be familiar with common medical conditions
• Understand the client-therapist relationship
• Determine appropriate breathing practices for common conditions
• Integrate branches of Integral Yoga into client action plans

Prerequisites:

• Adaptive Yoga TT and Raja Yoga TT for participants of IYTh800 Program (this requirement may be waived for those currently enrolled in the IYTh Program)
• Available for 200-hour yoga teacher training graduates who are interested in yoga therapy pathway and have sufficient teaching experience and those with IAYT certification who are interested in deepening their understanding.

Technological requirements:
Regular access to the Internet is required to participate in this online training. You must be able to run Zoom on your computer or tablet, and have an active email account for delivery of course materials. We will use Thinkific platform and Zoom.

Refund policy:
Once the program begins, the deposit and program tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable. If canceling before the start of the program, the balance will be refunded minus $125 administration fee.

For more information or payment plan request, please contact the IYTh800 Certification Program Center Manager at yogatherapy@integralyogasf.org

CEU's - Yoga Alliance hours/ IAYT CE hours – TBA
Integral Yoga Therapy 800-hour Certification Program core module – 50 hours

Tuition:

• $1080
• $900 for active IYI SF teachers and C-IAYT therapists
  (please email your IAYT certificate to receive a discount promo code at yogatherapy@integralyogasf.org)

Dates and Times – PST:

• Tuesdays (2/23, 3/2, 3/9) 4-6pm ( 7-9pm ET)
• Saturdays (weekly) 9am-11am and 12pm-2pm (12-2pm and 3-5pm ET)
• Sundays (2/21, 2/28, 3/7) 11am-1pm (2-4pm ET)
• No class 3/14-19
• Plus additional time with pre-recorded material and time students schedule to work together

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Blue Anjou Yoga Studio

Lewisville, Texas

Yoga for Arthritis Level I Training with Dr. Moonaz

This is Yoga for Arthritis's first Texas based Level I Training!

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 an in person training with Dr. Moonaz.

The pre-course reading and digital materials will be emailed before the training.

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 or $575 Early Bird by March 5, 2021

Date & Time:

• March 26 - March 29th, 2021

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St. Pete Beach, FL

Aqua Yoga Certification

For yoga and aquatics professionals who want to add aqua yoga to their teaching skillsets.

Adding this training to your offerings allows you to teach yoga outside, it evens out the seasonality of your yoga income, and lets you teach classes from the pool deck that don't wear your body out.   Christa is formerly YFA staff and is passionate about helping people with arthritis access yoga.  Because of that, she is a specialist in helping people with arthritis access yoga and will provide you a new modality for improving the lives of your clients who struggle with arthritis and land-based yoga.

• Earn 16 Contact/3 non-contact hour CEU's from Yoga Alliance

Tuition: $345 in effect until 3/13; $395 after

Date & Time:

• May 15 & May 16, 2021 
• 9AM - 5PM  each day with pool and classroom sessions.

For more information, reach out to Christa at christa@christafairbrother.com

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Integral Yoga Institute NYC

New York City, New York

Yoga for Arthritis Level I Training with Nancy O'Brien, Peter Karow, & Elizabeth Mann

*Note: Due to COVID-19 This training is postponed to 2021. Exact dates are forthcoming!* 

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 an in person training with YFA trainers. 

The pre-course reading and digital materials will be emailed before the training. 

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: 200hr Yoga Teacher Training

Yoga Alliance & IATY CEU: 34 Contact Hours & 2 Non Contact Hours

Registration

• $650 ($575 for IYINY active teachers); digital material fee included in tuition; $40 additional for printed material 
• $100 nonrefundable deposit 

Schedule:  TBD

• Thursday through Sunday all day, exact times to be announced 

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The Yoga Tree

Seattle, Washington

Yoga for Arthritis Level I Training with Dr. Moonaz

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 an in person training with Dr. Moonaz.

The pre-course reading and digital materials will be emailed before the training.

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: Early bird rate: $575 (this rate ends two weeks prior to the event); $600 after Early Bird rate ends. 

Date & Time: 

• Wednesday, September 29 - Sunday, October 3

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