Inversions and back bends have therapeutic benefits when done properly and adapted for the individual. This workshop furthers your own understanding of your body in inversions and back bends. We also look at the many ways we can adapt inversions to make them accessible for all of our students and look at conditions to be aware of. Tuition: $350

In this module, students will learn how to integrate the chakras in their yoga therapy practice. Learn the philosophical principles of chakra theory and how to integrate it in your yoga therapy practice. Participants will be grounded in the body and breath in a journey through the chakras with: 1. Movement. 2. Mantra. 3. Meditation. 4. Partner & group work. 5. Journaling. Tuition: $350

In this module, you will gain insight into Ayurveda’s simple and profound logic of physiology, pathology, and treatment. Learn Ayurvedic principles through the simple logic of attributes and Doshic theory. Learn the practical application of Ayurvedic principles to your personal practice, area of expertise, and for others. Understand how to balance your unique constitution and remedy simple imbalances. Begin to learn the simple Ayurvedic theory of digestion and nutrition therapeutics to understand your ideal diet along with ways of balancing and healing many ailments with diet therapy. Get to know and heal your metabolic fire—the core of your well being. Optimize your digestion and understand how to heal digestive issues and improve overall wellness. Tuition: $350

“A boundary is any limit I need to honor so I can love or work with you without resentment and with integrity.” —Dr, David Gruder. In this module, we will learn more about: 1. How to create clear, compassionate boundaries 2. Directive and non-directive dialogue 3. Embodied presence and listening skills 4. Effective, non-violent communication. Yoga therapists need to be able to adjust to unique needs of their client or student while maintaining a safe therapeutic relationship that is empowering for everyone. In this innovative module we will explore the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship and learn how to create a safe and welcoming space. We will examine ways to manage your relationship with your yoga therapy clients. You will gain a deeper understanding of where classical yoga psychology and modern pyscho-therapeutic theory meet to allow you to be of service to your clients while maintaining balance for yourself. Tuition: $350

Yoga, Psychology and the Mind Immersion This course gives you an in -depth knowledge of western and yogic perspectives on mental health including common psychological conditions, such as depression, anxiety, bi-polar, psychosis, schizophrenia, and eating disorders. We also explore the connection between chronic pain and the mind. You learn western psychological treatments for mental health including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Group Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Somatic Therapy. Yogic Theories of the five Kleshas, Dukha (suffering), and Daurmanasya (negative thinking) are applied through the tools of yoga therapy. Students apply their knowledge in practice teaching and presentation of case studies. Tuition $1000

An estimated 20-25% of North Americans and 1.5 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain and a growing number of health professionals are recommending yoga to their patients particularly since we now have research to support yoga is a potentially safe and effective approach for improving function, pain and quality of life for people with chronic pain.

Yoga therapists are well positioned to contribute to a comprehensive pain care plan. However, misunderstandings about pain by the therapist can result in suboptimal outcomes for the person in pain, where the therapist might use language that unintentionally limits the potential for recovery and resilience or might avoid yoga practices that ultimately would improve tissue health, reduce inflammation, support self-efficacy, help restore more ease of movement, and help regain activities that the person enjoys and values in life.

Tuition: $350

What pranayama techniques can be applied for our yoga therapy clients? In this experiential module, you will explore pranayama, nadis and the bhandas. We will also analyse yoga therapy research and examine which pranayama is best suited for individual client needs and why.

Back pain is the most common health complaint in North America and one of the top reasons for missed work days. In this module we learn about the anatomy of the spine, including the function of vertebrae and the major muscle groups that support the spine, such as the pelvic floor muscles. We will look at common back issues including sacroiliac joint pain, sciatica, scoliosis, osteoporosis, and muscle strain. The module centers on what poses help, which ones hurt, and how to sequence yoga therapy classes for people with back issues.*This workshop includes 10 hours of distance learning.Tuition: $380

In this module, students will learn how to integrate the chakras in their yoga therapy practice. Learn the philosophical principles of chakra theory and how to integrate it in your yoga therapy practice. Participants will be grounded in the body and breath in a journey through the chakras with: 1. Movement. 2. Mantra. 3. Meditation. 4. Partner & group work. 5. Journaling. Tuition: $350

This module is a thorough look at the changes in woman’s body during each trimester of pregnancy and how yoga poses, breathing techniques and meditation can be applied therapeutically. Learn poses and safety precautions for each trimester and how to offer support and adapt poses to suit the needs of the mother and growing baby. In the post- natal portion of the weekend, we will examine how yoga can be adapted to fit this new, busy time in a woman’s life. We will learn how to bring stability back into the pelvis, regaining internal strength and the fundamentals of teaching post natal to a new mom while releasing areas of tension.

Tuition $350