Self-Paced Online YFA
Level I Training

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.

Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain Bundle Course

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: $1000 (3 Payment Installments: Level I $350, Level II $350, Level III $300 - 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 (January 8 - March 5, 2022), or another Level I live training. Level I training offerings are $600, so you save $250 with the bundle.
  

• Level II begins after you have completed your Level I training.

• Level III begins after Level II Mentorship has been completed

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: $1000 (3 Payment Installments: Level I $350, Level II $350, Level III $300 - if you would like the purchase the entire bundle at once, please contact Posey at posey@arthritis.yoga)

Yoga for Arthritis Level I Training with Dr. Moonaz

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