Module III: Art & Science of Yoga Therapy

Learning Objectives

• Explore and understand how to help your clients cultivate balance the subtle body.

• Understanding the teacher/client relationship: how to build a therapeutic relationship.

• The importance of communication skills and therapeutic language.

• Understand the evolution of Yoga Therapy field and it's current landscape.

• Review ethical principals, scope of practice and professional responsibilities of a Yoga Therapist.

• Learn about the business of Yoga Therapy in community and private practice settings.

• The importance of self care as a Yoga Therapist.

Module IV: Mentorship

Join an intimate group of like minded teachers and caring professionals to discuss and address many of the questions and challenges that face those bringing yoga therapy techniques to various health and wellness settings. Learn how to navigate challenging situations, find your authentic voice, gather inspiration for your teaching and further hone your skills. This program will also be an opportunity to share ideas, build networks, and gain valuable feedback. Those who have previously completed a therapeutic yoga training or currently offer yoga therapy in a clinical or yoga setting to promote wellness will be best suited for this program. 

Learning Objectives

• Refine the application of your therapeutic yoga teaching skills through case studies and on-going supervision.

• Understand and implement intake and assessment/evaluation tools necessary to develop appropriate session strategies and practices.

• Develop specific therapeutic yoga treatment plans and sequences based on client individual needs.

• Recognize and manage the subtle dynamic inherent client/therapist relationship.

• Understand professional issues and requirements such as documentation, ethics, business practices and legal `aspects of practice.

• Define your path as a yoga therapist.

• Deepen your commitment to your personal practice and see how your personal practice supports your clients.

Who is this program is for:

• Certified yoga teachers, licensed clinicians and health professionals & certified yoga therapists.

Prerequisite: Completion of Module I, II & III

Boston Yoga Union, Boston MA

Module IV - January 10-12, 2020

Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 11.30am-7.30pm & Sun 11.30am-7.30pm

Mentorship - February 8, March 14, April 4 & May 2

Saturdays 12.30pm-6.30pm

Have a question about The Art & Science of Therapeutic Yoga or the Mentorship Training? Reach out to Kate directly!

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to support clients in cultivating shame resilience

• Learn how to use safe touch to promote regulation

• Discover alternative ways to introduce support without touch by using props and ball rolling

• Understand the relationship between chronic pain and trauma

• Explore advance chair based yoga techniques to support clients with nervous system imbalances and chronic pain

Who is this program is for:

• Certified yoga teachers, licensed clinicians and health professionals & certified yoga therapists.

Prerequisite: Completion of Module I & II

Boston Yoga Union, Boston, MA

December 6-8, 2019

Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 11.30am-7.30pm & Sun 11.30am-7.30pm

Have a question about Building Regulation & Resilience? Reach out to Kate directly!

Learning Objectives

• Learn the basic principles of trauma informed yoga therapy

• Understand the neuroscience of trauma and how trauma influences the physical, energetic, mental and emotional body

• Review fundamental yoga therapy perspectives and models for managing dysregulation and trauma in the body

• Discover the interaction between the body, breath, mind, intellect, and emotions in health and well-being

• Learn trauma informed evidence-based yoga practices including specific asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga nidra techniques

• Learn modified practices such as chair yoga to accommodate diverse settings and support clients with a wide range of abilities

• Understand the elements necessary to create a safe space for trauma survivors

• Learn how to help your clients create a safe space for themselves within their practice

• Take away specific trauma informed yoga techniques for the clinical, group or private setting

• Learn components necessary for creating a therapeutic trauma informed yoga class.

Continuing Education Credits available for Social Workers and LMHC.

Boston Yoga Union, Boston MA

November 1-3, 2019 

Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 11.30am-7.30pm & Sun 11.30am-7.30pm

People of color registering for this training can use discount code Diversity and receive 25% off.

Have a question about Yoga for Trauma Training? Reach out to Kate directly!

Yoga for Emotional Health and Healing Program Students - Group Case Consultations

Online Conference Call

Consultation Dates:

10/15, 11/12, 12/10, 1/14, 2/11, 3/10, 4/7 & 4/28

Consultation Hours:

Tuesday 7pm-8pm EST via online conference

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Yoga for Emotional Health and Healing Program

Have a question about the Case Consultations? Reach out to Kate directly!

Learning Objectives

• Introduction to yoga therapy

• Learn the basic principles of yoga therapy

• Review fundamental yoga therapy perspectives and models for understanding and managing emotion

• Discover the interaction between the body, breath, mind, and emotions in health and well-being

• Understand how anxiety and depression influences the physical, energetic, mental, and emotional body

• Learn evidence-based yoga practices to meet and manage anxiety and depression with asana, pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra

• Learn how to create a safe therapeutic yoga sequence to meet your client’s needs

• Learn components necessary for creating a therapeutic yoga class

• Understand what is necessary to establish a safe and therapeutic relationship with your clients

• Take away specific evidence-based yoga techniques to manage mood in a clinical or private setting

Continuing Education Credits available for Social Workers and LMHC. 

Boston Yoga Union, Boston, MA

October 4-6, 2019

Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 11.30am-7.30pm & Sun 11.30am-7.30pm

People of color registering for this training can use discount code Diversity and receive 25% off.

Have a question about Yoga for Anxiety and Depression Training? Reach out to Kate directly!

Yoga for Emotional Health and Healing

100 hour program

This program is designed to help students gain an in-depth understanding of the core therapeutic yoga principals. Students will develop and refine the unique qualities and skills necessary to use yoga therapy with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and trauma in a clinical and community setting. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to experience therapeutic yoga practices and apply their knowledge through teaching, assignments and small group work.

Who is this program is for

• Yoga teachers eager to understand how yoga can be applied therapeutically to promote emotional health and to refine the unique skills needed to become a yoga therapist.

• Clinicians and health professionals wanting to learn an integrated approach to promote optimal emotional health and how to tailor therapeutic yoga practices for clients suffering with depression, anxiety and trauma.

Program Overview:

Module I

Yoga for Anxiety & Depression

Jan 25-27, 2019

Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 11am-7pm

& Sun 11am-7pm

Module II

Yoga for Trauma

Feb 8-10, 2019

Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 11am-7pm

& Sun 11am-7pm

Module III

The Art and Science of Yoga Therapy

March 1-3, 2019

Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 11am-7pm

& Sun 11am-7pm

Mentorship

March 23rd, April 13th, April 27, May 4 from 12.30pm-6.30pm

Program Format

Each module is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the application of yoga as therapy in each area of study. Modules include lectures, yoga practice focused on the clinical application, practical application of the material through teaching, assignments and small group work, group discussions, readings and homework assignments. The Mentorship program will allow students to continue to develop and refine their personal practice and integrate their professional therapeutic yoga skills through case studies, session recordings, assignments and practical application of knowledge.

Continuing Education Credits

Continuing Education Credits available for Social Workers and LMHCs

Program Hours

This is a 100 hour yoga as therapy program which includes 80 contact and 20 non-contact hours.

Prerequisites

Students must be enrolled in or have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training program or be a master’s level mental (or higher) clinician with a regular yoga practice for at least two years.

South Boston Yoga, South Boston, MA

Register now for the fall program!

Program Tuition

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Learning Objectives

• Introduction to Yoga Therapy.

• Learn the basic principles of Yoga Therapy.

• Review fundamental yoga therapy perspectives and models for understanding and managing emotion.

• Discover the interaction between the body, breath, mind, and emotions in health and well-being.

• Understand how anxiety and depression influence the physical, energetic, mental, and emotional body.

• Learn evidence-based yoga practices to meet and manage anxiety and depression with asana, pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra.

• Learn how to create a safe therapeutic yoga sequence to meet your client’s needs.

• Learn components necessary for creating a therapeutic yoga class.

• Understand what is necessary to establish a safe and therapeutic relationship with your clients.

• Take away specific evidence-based yoga techniques to manage mood in a clinical or private setting.

Continuing Education Credits available for Social Workers and LMHC. 

South Boston Yoga, South Boston, MA

Fri Jan 25th 6pm-9pm; Sat Jan 26th 11am-7pm & Sun Jan 27th 11am-7pm

Investment: $450

Have a question about Yoga for Anxiety and Depression Training? Reach out to Kate directly!

Learning Objectives

• Learn the basic principles of trauma informed yoga therapy.
• Understand how trauma influences the physical, energetic, mental and emotional body.
• Review fundamental yoga as therapy perspectives and models for managing dysregulation and trauma in the body.
• Discover the interaction between the body, breath, mind, intellect, and emotions in health and well-being.
• Learn trauma informed evidence-based yoga practices including specific asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga nidra techniques.
• Learn modified practices such as chair yoga to accommodate diverse settings and support clients with a wide range of abilities.
• Understand the elements necessary to create a safe space for trauma survivors. 
• Learn how to help your clients create a safe space for themselves within their practice. 
• Take away specific trauma informed yoga techniques for the clinical, group or private setting.
• Learn components necessary for creating a therapeutic trauma informed yoga class.

Continuing Education Credits available for Social Workers and LMHC.

South Boston Yoga, South Boston MA

Fri Nov 9th 6pm-9pm; Sat Nov 10th 11-7pm & Sun Nov 11th 11am-7pm

Investment: $450

Have a question about Yoga for Trauma Training? Reach out to Kate directly!

Learning Objectives

• Introduction to Yoga Therapy.
• Learn the basic principles of Yoga Therapy.
• Review fundamental yoga therapy perspectives and models for understanding and managing emotion.
• Discover the interaction between the body, breath, mind, and emotions in health and well-being.
• Understand how anxiety and depression influence the physical, energetic, mental, and emotional body. 
• Learn evidence-based yoga practices to meet and manage anxiety and depression with asana, pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra.
• Learn how to create a safe therapeutic yoga sequence to meet your client’s needs.
• Learn components necessary for creating a therapeutic yoga class.
• Understand what is necessary to establish a safe and therapeutic relationship with your clients.
• Take away specific evidence-based yoga techniques to manage mood in a clinical or private setting.

Continuing Education Credits available for Social Workers and LMHC. 

South Boston Yoga, South Boston, MA

Fri Oct 12th 6pm-9pm; Sat Oct 13th 11am-7pm & Sun Oct 14th 11am-7pm

Investment: $450

Have a question about Yoga for Anxiety and Depression Training? Reach out to Kate directly!

Learning Objectives

• Explore and understand how to help your clients cultivate balance the subtle body.

• Understanding the teacher/client relationship: how to build a therapeutic relationship.

• The importance of communication skills and therapeutic language.

• Understand the evolution of Yoga Therapy field and it's current landscape.

• Review ethical principals, scope of practice and professional responsibilities of a Yoga Therapist.

• Learn about the business of Yoga Therapy in community and private practice settings.

• The importance of self care as a Yoga Therapist.

Module IV: Mentorship

Join an intimate group of like minded teachers and caring professionals to discuss and address many of the questions and challenges that face those bringing yoga therapy techniques to various health and wellness settings. Learn how to navigate challenging situations, find your authentic voice, gather inspiration for your teaching and further hone your skills. This program will also be an opportunity to share ideas, build networks, and gain valuable feedback. Those who have previously completed a therapeutic yoga training or currently offer yoga therapy in a clinical or yoga setting to promote wellness will be best suited for this program. 

Learning Objectives

• Refine the application of your therapeutic yoga teaching skills through case studies and on-going supervision.

• Understand and implement intake and assessment/evaluation tools necessary to develop appropriate session strategies and practices.

• Develop specific therapeutic yoga treatment plans and sequences based on client individual needs.

• Recognize and manage the subtle dynamic inherent client/therapist relationship.

• Understand professional issues and requirements such as documentation, ethics, business practices and legal aspects of practice.

• Define your path as a yoga therapist.

• Deepen your commitment to your personal practice and see how your personal practice supports your clients.

South Boston Yoga, South Boston MA

Module III

Fri Mar 2nd 6pm-9pm; Sat March 3rd 11am-7pm & Sun Mar 4th 11am-7pm

Mentorship Dates

Saturdays from 12.30pm-6.30pm on Mar 24, Apr 7, Apr 21 & May 5, 2018

Have a question about The Art & Science of Therapeutic Yoga or the Mentorship Training? Reach out to Kate directly!

Learning Objectives

• Explore and understand how to help your clients cultivate balance in the subtle body

• Discover the power of sound to heal

• Understand the teacher/client relationship: how to build a therapeutic relationship

• The importance of communication skills and therapeutic language

• Understand the evolution of the Yoga Therapy field and it's current landscape

• Review ethical principles, scope of practice and professional responsibilities of a Yoga Therapist

• Learn about the business of yoga therapy in community and private practice settings

• The importance of self care as a yoga therapist.

Module IV: Mentorship

You’ll join an intimate group of like-minded teachers and caring professionals to discuss and address many of the questions and challenges that face those bringing yoga therapy techniques to various health and wellness settings. You’ll learn how to skillfully navigate challenging situations, find your authentic voice, gather inspiration for your teaching and further hone your skills. This program will also be an opportunity to share ideas, build networks, and gain valuable feedback.

Learning Objectives

• Refine the application of your therapeutic yoga teaching skills through case studies and ongoing supervision

• Understand and implement intake and assessment/evaluation tools necessary to develop appropriate session strategies and practices

• Develop specific therapeutic yoga treatment plans and sequences based on client individual needs

• Recognize and manage the subtle dynamic inherent within the client/therapist relationship

• Understand professional issues and requirements such as documentation, ethics, business practices and legal aspects of practice

• Define your path as a yoga therapist

• Deepen your commitment to your personal practice and see how your personal practice supports your clients

Boston Yoga Union, Boston MA

Module III

January 10-12, 2020

Fri 6pm-9pm; Sat 11.30am-7.30pm & Sun 11.30am-7.30pm

Mentorship Dates

Saturdays from 12.30am-6.30pm on February 8, March 14, April 4 & May 2

Prerequisite: Completion of Module I, II & III

Have a question about The Art & Science of Therapeutic Yoga or the Mentorship Training? Reach out to Kate directly!

Learning Objectives

• Introduction to Yoga Therapy.

• Learn the basic principles of Yoga Therapy.

• Review fundamental yoga therapy perspectives and models for understanding and managing emotion.

• Discover the interaction between the body, breath, mind, and emotions in health and well-being.

• Understand how anxiety and depression influence the physical, energetic, mental, and emotional body.

• Learn evidence-based yoga practices to meet and manage anxiety and depression with asana, pranayama, meditation, and yoga nidra.

• Learn how to create a safe therapeutic yoga sequence to meet your client’s needs.

• Learn components necessary for creating a therapeutic yoga class.

• Understand what is necessary to establish a safe and therapeutic relationship with your clients.

• Take away specific evidence-based yoga techniques to manage mood in a clinical or private setting.

Continuing Education Credits available for Social Workers and LMHC. 

South Boston Yoga, South Boston, MA

Fri Jan 26th 6pm-9pm; Sat Jan 27th 11am-7pm & Sun Jan 28th 11am-7pm

Have a question about Yoga for Anxiety and Depression Training? Reach out to Kate directly!

Learning Objectives

• Learn the basic principles of trauma informed yoga therapy.

• Understand how trauma influences the physical, energetic, mental and emotional body.

• Review fundamental yoga as therapy perspectives and models for managing dysregulation and trauma in the body.

• Discover the interaction between the body, breath, mind, intellect, and emotions in health and well-being.

• Learn trauma informed evidence-based yoga practices including specific asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga nidra techniques.

• Learn modified practices such as chair yoga to accommodate diverse settings and support clients with a wide range of abilities.

• Understand the elements necessary to create a safe space for trauma survivors.

• Learn how to help your clients create a safe space for themselves within their practice.

• Take away specific trauma informed yoga techniques for the clinical, group or private setting.

• Learn components necessary for creating a therapeutic trauma informed yoga class.

Continuing Education Credits available for Social Workers and LMHC.

South Boston Yoga, South Boston MA

Fri Dec 1st 6pm-9pm; Sat Dec 2nd 11-7pm & Sun Dec 3rd 11am-7pm

Have a question about Yoga for Trauma Training? Reach out to Kate directly!