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 & IAYT CEU: 34 Contact Hours & 2 Non Contact Hours
Schedule: November 12th 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM, November 13th, 14th and 15th 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$525 Early Bird Pricing Valid until 04/03/2020
$100 Non-Refundable Deposit - if cancelled before August 14,2020
Cancellations after August 14th - 50% refundable