850 hour Yoga Therapist Training Program

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1 850 hour Yoga Therapist Training Program 3943 Portola Pkwy Irvine, CA

2 Table of Contents Admission Requirements Pg. 3 Program Overview Pg. 4 Program Sequence Pg. 5 Course Descriptions Pg. 7 Required Reading Pg. 14 Transfer Policy Pg. 15 Bridge Program Pg. 16 Areas of Concentration Pg. 18 Tuition Pg. 19 Academic Performance Requirements Pg. 20 Rules for Trainee Conduct Pg. 21 Grading Policy Pg. 22 Program Completion Requirements Pg. 22 Attendance Policy Pg. 22 Academic Calendar Pg. 23 List of Courses Pg. 24 Program Faculty Pg. 31 2

3 Admissions Requirements and Procedures The Applicant must: 1. Be at least 18 years of age; 2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent; 3. Have a 200-hour yoga teaching certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school; 4. Have at least one (1) year of teaching experience; 5. Have at least one (1) year of personal practice. To be eligible for enrolment in Level 2 courses, the Applicant must: 1. Complete all Level 1 courses; 2. Demonstrate competencies in the material; 3. And passed all Level 1 course assessments with an 80% or higher. The Application Process The Applicant must: 1. Complete the On-line Application; 2. Submit a Personal Statement; 3. Provide three (3) letters of recommendation-two (2) professional and one (1) personal; 4. Provide a copy of the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate 5. If accepted, there is a $ registration fee to confirm placement in the program. Our 850 hour Yoga Therapist Training Program is divided into 3 levels over a 3 year period. Level 1 Training begins in February Level 2 Training begins the following March Level 3 Training begins the following May 3

4 Program Overview Our 850-hour Professional Yoga Therapist Training Program supports IAYT s educational standards for yoga therapy and intends to apply for IAYT accreditation following implementation of the new process. AlcheMe Yoga Therapy training program provides 850 hours of in-depth training in yoga therapy in the tradition of Sri T. Krishnamacharya and Sri TKV Desikachar. Through its comprehensive curriculum, practical internships and individual mentoring, the training offers an opportunity for thorough grounding in the therapeutic application of yoga. Trainees will gain knowledge of evidence informed practices and to skillfully adapt the tools of yoga therapy to the individual needs of the client or specific patient group. Our 850-hour Yoga Therapist Training Program is divided into 3 levels over a 3 year period. Level 1 February of Year 1 January of Year 2: Foundational Courses for Yoga Therapy Level 2.1 March of Year 2 - September of Year 2: Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Ailments Level 2.2 October of Year 2 April of Year 3: Yoga Therapy for the Energetic Body Level 3.1 May of Year 3 September of Year 3: Yoga Therapy for the Mental / Emotional Body Level 3.2 October of Year 3 June of Year 4: Integrative Medicine and Special Populations March of Year 2 - June of Year 4: Practicum Program Schedule AlcheMe Yoga Therapy program provides a consistent structure for Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the training. Classes meet for 1-2 full weekend per month: Friday 6:00-9:15pm Saturday 12:30-6:30pm Sunday 12:00-5:45ppm Level 1 consists of 18 weekends / 13-months Levels 2/3 consist of 22 weekends / 26-months, as well as twenty (20) mentorship / practicum preparations sessions The practicum starts at the beginning of Level 2 and will be completed in 26 months 4

5 Program Sequence: Level 1 Level 1 Courses Year 1 Category I YT101 YT102 YT103 YT104 Subject / Fous of each section Yoga Therapy Tools and Therapeutic Skills Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Propriception and Ethical Use of Touch Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship Application of Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship Category II PH101 PH102 PH103 Philosophical Foundations for Yoga Therapy Yoga Sutras for Yoga Therapy Ayurveda Framework for Health and Disease Bhagavad Gita for Yoga Therapy Category III YTB101 YTB102 YTB103 YTB104 YTB105 YTB106 Yoga Therapy Foundations for the Physical Body Principles and Skills of Teaching Methodology Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Therapy Biomechanics and Movement for Yoga Therapy Foundations of Asana for Yoga Therapy Tools and Techniques for Teaching Students with Injuries Common Pathologies of the Human Systems Category IV YTSB101 YTSB102 YTSB103 YTSB104 YTSB105 YTSB106 Yoga Therapy Foundations for the Subtle Bodies Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Principles of Pranayama for Yoga Therapy Foundations of Meditation for Yoga Therapy Mantras, Guided Meditation and Mudras for Yoga Therapy Developing a Trauma Informed Lens for Yoga Therapy Psychology of Healthy Relationships 5

6 Program Sequence: Level 2 Level 2 Courses Year 2 L2MOD1 L2MOD2 L2 Mentorship Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Ailments Yoga Therapy for the Energetic Body L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation (12 months) Level 3 Courses Year 3 L3MOD1 L3MOD2 L3 Mentorship Practicum Yoga Therapy for the Mental / Emotional / Spiritual Bodies Integrative Medicine and Special Populations L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation (12 months) Practicum 6

7 Course Descriptions Level 1 Courses: Yoga Therapy Tools and Therapeutic Skills This course provides the foundational principles for building a therapeutic relationship. Trainees will gain knowledge of the primary assessment models used throughout all levels of this training; which include the Pancha Maya Kosha model, 7 Yajna Model and Prana-Agni-Mala Models. Trainees will learn applications of these models to identify client imbalances and apply appropriate yoga therapy tools. In addition, trainees will be introduced to the basic principles of developing a therapeutic relationship as well as how to apply such principles in practice. This course is delivered in four (4) sections: YT101 Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice, and Public Health: This section provides an introduction to the primary assessment models to based on the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya, as well as how to assess specific client imbalances, identify contraindications and implement appropriate tools based on client assessments. In this section trainees will learn broad strokes yoga therapy practices for conditions that include: low back ailments, heart disease, respiratory/energetic imbalances, addiction, obesity/digestive ailments and relationship issues. In addition, this section weaves in an invaluable public health perspective to empower yoga therapists with language to advocate for yoga therapy services within health systems. Trainees will gain knowledge of the risk factors that influence health behaviors and how yoga therapy intervention programs can be applied to improve health outcomes for specific conditions. Trainees will also learn how to develop, implement and evaluate group yoga therapy programs for specific populations or health conditions. YT102 Proprioception and Ethical Use of Touch: This section provides a comprehensive perspective on ethical issues and informed consent. It takes a practical approach toward hand placement, quality of touch, and the importance of clear verbal cues as they relate to areas of greatest risk, minimizing risk, and gaining the knowledge required for the circumstances that are within the scope of practice. Understanding the relationship of touch, sensory information, and proprioception will provide the foundation for ethical case analysis and other critical thinking activities. YT103 Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship: This section provides the foundations that the yoga therapist client relationship is the basis, the very core, of all yoga therapy treatment approaches regardless of the specific aim. It introduces the fundamentals of the very first process between yoga therapist and client that the yoga therapist is entering into a relationship with the client that essentially is safe, confidential, reliable, and consistent with appropriate and clear boundaries. The principles of a therapeutic yoga therapist-client relationship have specific goals and functions that will be discussed and analyzed through case studies and group discussion. 7

8 YT 104 Applications of Basic Principles of Therapeutic Relationships: This section provides a comprehensive perspective on methods to achieve the goals of a therapeutic relationship including facilitating, assisting, helping, and promoting self-care and independence. Through direct participation and case studies, the trainee will maximize communication skills, understanding of human behaviors, and personal strengths with a focus of enhancement of the client s growth. In addition, the important indirect actions that demonstrate respect in the therapeutic relationship, such as empathy, attentiveness, genuine, boundary issues will be explored. This section serves as a culmination of Level 1 topics, reinforcing and assessing trainee understanding and ability to apply customized yoga practices within a therapeutic relationship. Trainees will be given a final teaching project and case study that will receive instructor feedback and graded assessment, requiring them to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the moment in developing a practice for an individual s needs. Philosophical Foundations for Yoga Therapy This program is based upon teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and studying the source texts of Yoga is of paramount importance. It provides the philosophical and psychological context necessary to apply yoga therapy tools and build therapeutic relationships. This course is delivered in three (3) sections that provide the core teachings from the Vedic and post-vedic periods as they relate to yoga therapy. This course is delivered in three (3) sections. PH101 Yoga Sutras Tools for Yoga Therapy: This section provides a comprehensive perspective of Patanjali s Yoga Sutras as an influential work on yoga philosophy and guidelines for therapeutic practice. By studying the source text of Yoga through the lens of yoga therapy, trainees will gain an understanding of the causes of suffering, the nature of the mind, and myriad tools available to the yoga therapist. In the Krishnamacharya lineage, the teachings outlined in the Yoga Sutras are presented with a therapeutic lens to assist clients in achieving their health-related goals. Trainees will learn the proper application of tools based on the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya that can be used in yoga therapy sessions with their clients as well as the parameters to apply such tools. PH102 Ayurveda Framework for Health and Disease: This section provides the Ayurvedic paradigm as it relates to the make-up of the material world through the lens of Samkhya philosophy, as well as body constitutions using tri-dosha theory. The primary focus of this class will consist of the three pillars of health; which include food and digestion, sleep and energy expenditure. With a broad stroke understanding of Ayurveda, the focus will be about the various ways disease manifests using the concepts of agni, ama, mala and samskaras. Class content will cover ways to address specific imbalances with daily dinacharya practices; which are crafted according to client s specific dosha, stage of life, the season, and life goals within the scope of practice of a yoga therapist. 8

9 PH103 Bhagavad Gita for Yoga Therapy: This section provides a comprehensive examination of the Gita s profound insights on such central Yogic themes as meditation, right-knowledge, dharma, detachment, devotion and their practical applications to everyday life to be used as guidelines for therapeutic sessions with the goal of alleviating suffering. The Gita outlines three distinct paths of yoga based on three different personality types. This framework can be helpful to a yoga therapist in determining how to design practices for different personality types. Numerous tools are presented in the Gita with the sole intention of alleviating suffering. Correct knowledge of these tools is important to the work of a yoga therapist. A strong focus will be on understanding how to develop culturally appropriate yoga therapy applications of the practices outlined in the Gita to be used within a therapeutic context. The therapeutic practices derived from the Gita are based upon the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya. Yoga Therapy Foundations for the Physical Body This course provides the foundational principles of the art and science of developing an asana, pranayama, and dhyanam practice that addresses the therapeutic needs of an individual related to the physical body. The objective is integrating movement science with ancient wisdom to create a safe, scientifically grounded, and effective practice for the needs of an individual. This course is delivered in six (6) sections. YTPB101 Principles and skills of Teaching Methodology: This section provides the principles of appropriate therapeutic sequencing based on upon the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya. This is a comprehensive exploration in adaptation of yoga sequences to meet the needs of the individuals using the tools of asana, pranayama and dhyanam. Focused attention is on the assessment of an individual needs using the lens of the panchamaya model. Development of specific goals for the individual client is addressed using the principles of vinyasa krama to move the client forward in a sustainable and appropriate manner. This class consists of experiential group practice teaching to assess the ability to design and execute safe yoga therapy sequences. YTPB102 Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Therapy: This section provides a foundational anatomy overview, key functional movement principles of biomechanics, and major components of the musculoskeletal system. The focus is on the exploring planes of action, understanding appropriate terminology, and developing the tools to assess their client s structural alignment and movement patterns. Development of appropriate practices to increase structural integrity, modifications to meet the needs of the individual, and how to predict and minimize risks of asana practice will be addressed. In addition, attention is given to the development of a language for communicating observations to both clients and medical professionals. 9

10 YTPB103 Biomechanics and Movement for Yoga Therapy: This section provides a comprehensive exploration of the physical structure to understand optimal and faulty muscle recruitment patterns that have been identified to contribute to common musculoskeletal impairments. The skill of observation develops the ability to identify postures and muscle recruitment patterns that may cause faulty postures, repetitive strain, overstretching, low back pain, and energy inefficiency. YTPB104 Foundations of Asana for Yoga Therapy: This section explores the five categories of asana (standing poses, forward bends, backbends, twists and inversions) focused on the physiological outcomes of different practices and modifications for specific health conditions. For each of the types of postures presented, attention to common misalignments, possible health conditions, and probable imbalances that require critical thinking skills in developing appropriate modifications or sequences. The objective is to gain the skills and abilities to modify specific asana to meet the needs of the individual as well as how to regress and progress asana in therapeutic settings. YTPB105 Tools and Techniques for Teaching Students with Injuries: This section provides a review of common musculoskeletal injuries and focuses on the tools to enable you to see more of what a client experiencing. One of the most valuable skills a yoga therapist can have is the skill of observation. Observation techniques that encompass the static and kinesthetic components to our understanding of what we observe is going on in an individual s body. The observation skills, together with the knowledge of indications and contraindications of musculoskeletal injuries will inform our verbal cues or hands-on adjustments that we use to guide clients. YTPB106 Common Pathologies of the Human Systems: This section explores the functions of each physiological system in the body and provides a review of general terminology associated with disease and injury. The focus is how disease can be defined as an impairment of health that interferes with the body s ability to function normally; as appropriate to Level 1 coursework. This class lays the foundation for Levels 2/3 Pathophysiology study of how disease and trauma alter the normal functioning of the body. In this section, trainees will learn general assessment principles using the panchamaya model, adaptations for common pathologies and applications of asana, pranayama and dhyanam using a 12 step class formula based off Larry Payne s work in the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya, as well as delivery methodology for clients. Yoga Therapy Foundations for the Subtle Bodies This section explores the concept of the subtle body that provides us with a reference system of the connections between the physical, mental, and subtle aspects of ourselves. This section explores the pranamaya, manomaya, vijnanamaya and anandamaya layers, as appropriate to Level 1 coursework. Trainees will gain knowledge of common imbalances that occur at each layer; which includes various mental health conditions, energetic imbalances, trauma and relationship issues. 10

11 Trainees will learn how to assess imbalances in each of these interacting layers, including common psychology models, the pranavayu system, chakra system and 7 Yajna models. Tools to address imbalances include therapeutic applications of pranayama, dhynam, mantras, mudras, positive psychology practices and relationship tools to improve subtle body health. This course is delivered in four (4) sections. YTSB101 Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy: This section provides an investigation into the Western scientific perspectives on the mind and the brain. Topics include neuroplasticity and how yoga therapy practices can be introduced to elicit positive neuro-cognitive changes. An emphasis will be placed on positive psychology practices; which are backed by evidence-based research and specifically designed to shift ones mindset from negative self-limiting beliefs to a positive mindset. Trainees will study the interactions of the mind and body and learn how to offer customized yoga practices to improve mental/emotional health, as well as relationships. YTSB102 Principles of Pranayama for Yoga Therapy: This section provides a journey thorough the understanding of the energetic body, as well as tools and practices to work with this layer. The focus will be on the proper techniques of various pranayama practices that range from the most basic to the most advanced; as well as the discernment of how to correctly apply such practices. Pranayama is more subtle than asana and observation of the respiratory pattern and energy levels provides us with information about their current health status. This course will provide a variety of tools and models to assess the energetic body, identify areas that may be out of balance and provide customize pranayama practices to balance the pranamaya kosha. YTSB103 Foundations of Meditation for Yoga Therapy: This section explores the nature of the mind and different types of meditation practices to positively impact the manomaya layer. Trainees will learn techniques to observe different types of mental patterns, assess client imbalances through subjective and objective findings and gain knowledge of how to utilize correct tools to develop appropriate meditation practices for individual clients and therapeutic group class settings. Trainees will learn to address client needs by offering customized meditation practices; which may also include asana and pranayama as supportive tools to focus the mind. YTSB104 Mantras, Guided Meditation, and Mudras for Yoga Therapy: This section provides an introduction to additional tools to be used in a therapeutic session to address the subtle body, as well as offer critical thinking skills for basic therapeutic applications. Tools such as: guided meditation practices, mantras, mudras and affirmations will be introduced. For each tool presented, the focus will be on the benefits, risks, and alternatives to using the intervention and appropriate assessment protocols. Each of these tools will be expanded upon in more depth during Levels 2 and 3 of this training. 11

12 YTSB105 Developing a Trauma Informed Lens for Yoga Therapy: This section provides an understanding of how trauma impacts physical/mental/emotional wellbeing and relationships. Trainees will gain knowledge of how to cultivate a trauma-informed lens when conducting a client intake or leading group classes for trauma survivors. In addition, this section will cover safe adaptations of asana, pranayama and meditation practices for this population. YTSB106 Psychology of Healthy Relationships: This section will explore specific relationship imbalances that can negatively impact a client s mental/ emotional/energetic health. This section provides various models to assess relationship health such as the 7 yajna model, chakra system and yamas/niyamas. Based on these mind-body assessments, trainees will learn how to work with their clients to develop deliberate yoga therapy relationship practices to improve inter-personal relationships. Trainees will gain knowledge of practical relationship tools derived from the Yoga Sutras. In this section, trainees will review the basic principles of a therapeutic relationship, taking into consideration the scope of practice for yoga therapists when addressing relationship imbalances. Level 2 Courses: Yoga Therapy Applications for Musculoskeletal Ailments This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the application of therapeutic tools to address conditions associated musculoskeletal system that includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and the skeleton. The focus will be on the study of how conscious biomechanical actions influence unconscious physiological responses. They will be able to assess musculoskeletal ailments, chart progress using SOAP notes, read and interpret doctor s reports, synthesize intake and assessment, and apply customized practices for specific musculoskeletal conditions. Yoga Therapy Applications for the Energetic Body This course focuses on the energetic body; which includes anatomy of the respiratory, digestive, circulatory, endocrine, nervous and energetic systems. It includes common ailments of each system and strategies for therapeutic treatment. In addition, this module includes assessment tools and practices for autoimmune conditions, cancer care, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and chronic pain. Trainees will gain knowledge of the various tools used to improve energetic body imbalances such as asana, pranayama, dhynama, yoga nidra, mantra and lifestyle modifications. Trainees will learn to analyze information received during client intake, utilize the Vyuda model, comprehend imbalances across various human systems and synthesize information to develop a therapeutic plan with appropriate tools. Small Group Mentorship / Practicum Preparation This course provides an opportunity to synthesize previously learned content through case study analysis, role playing activities, and standardized clients. The focus is to facilitate and promote active learning, help clinical problem solving, and encourage the development of critical thinking skills through the provision of real-life scenarios highlighting theoretical concepts within practical situations. 12

13 The presenter will share the background of a case and the trainees will go through the assessment together as a group. They will ask the client questions understand the case history and each individual trainee will chart the session using SOAP notes. In the SOAP notes, trainees will evaluate the client s physical, energetic, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. Trainees will integrate the assessment information as a group and will identify the primary and secondary koshas involved, as well as short-term and long-term client goals. Trainees will be asked to offer additional intake questions, yoga therapy tools for the specific client case or may be able to practice teach when appropriate. Together as a group or individually, trainees will develop customized yoga therapy practices while considering the holistic nature of the individual. These Mondays offer a time for trainees to bring forth questions and insights from their practicum and share with the group to clarify learning and solidify best practices. When faculty brings in a client, trainees will take turns assisting in yoga therapy delivery. The goal of this course is clarify course material, improve intake and assessment, SOAP notes, application of tools and plan development. Level 3 Courses: Yoga Therapy Applications for the Mental / Emotional / Spiritual Bodies This course focuses on the manomaya, vijnanamaya and anandamaya koshas; which provide a framework to evaluate and understand the multidimensional nature of the human mind and its relationship with other subtle body systems. Course content will explore the complex nature of the human mind in much greater depth than presented in Level 1 with a greater emphasis on pathology and treatment. Trainees will gain knowledge of the underlying, correlating factors and side effects of conditions such as depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, traumatic injuries, chronic pain and mental obstacles from a yoga perspective. Trainees will learn how to assess, analyze such conditions, utilize the Vyuda model and apply deliberate yogic practices for individuals or groups. Trainees will learn to correctly apply the following tools to improve subtle body imbalances including: asana, pranayama, dhynam, guided imagery, and cultivating listening and presence as a yoga therapist. Integrative Medicine and Special Populations In this course the focus is on understanding the multi-dimensional health needs of specific populations; which include: clients experiencing cancer, menopause, fertility related issues, clients with disabilities, family members / care takers, children with special needs and clients at end of life. Trainees will gain knowledge of the specific imbalances affecting these various patient groups, learn how to assess and identify primary and secondary imbalances, as well as synthesize this information to develop a therapeutic plan. Level 3 also includes the Integrative Medicine component of the training, where trainees will gain knowledge of how to develop, implement, market and evaluate yoga therapy programs in treatment centers, universities and clinical settings, as well as how to build inter-professional, collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals. 13

14 Small Group Mentorship / Practicum Preparation In Level 3, trainees will present a case they are working on during their practicum and share the background of their case. This serves to assess trainee s presentation skills and ability to summarize a case in a logical sequence, as well as offer group support during trainee s practicum. Trainees will go through the assessment together as a group. They will ask the client questions understand the case history and each individual trainee will chart the session using SOAP notes. In the SOAP notes, trainees will evaluate the client s physical, energetic, mental, emotional and spiritual dimensions of wellbeing. Trainees will integrate the assessment information as a group and will identify the primary and secondary koshas involved, as well as short-term and long-term client goals. Trainees will be asked to offer additional intake questions, yoga therapy tools for the specific client case or may be able to practice teach when appropriate. Together as a group or individually, trainees will develop customized yoga therapy practices while considering the holistic nature of the individual. These Mondays offer a time for trainees to bring forth questions and insights from their practicum and share with the group to clarify learning and solidify best practices. When faculty brings in a client, trainees will take turns assisting in yoga therapy delivery. The goal of this course is clarify course material, improve intake and assessment, SOAP notes, application of tools and plan development. Practicum In this course trainees will gain experience providing yoga therapy. They are required to begin their practicum at the Be The Change Yoga Clinic where they receive higher levels of supervision and oversight from their supervisor. After completing 30 hours at the BTCY Clinic, trainees can begin to see clients at additional sites, while still reporting to their supervisor and submitting SOAP notes and client summary reports. Required Reading Level 1 Training Power Point presentations and course manuals developed by faculty The Heart of Yoga TKV Desikachar (HOY) Yoga Rx Larry Payne and Richard Usatine (Yoga Rx) Prescription for a Healthy Nation - Dr. Tom Farley (PHN) Happier - Tal Ben Shahar Relevant journal articles Level 2/3 Training Power Point presentations and course manuals developed by faculty Yoga Anatomy Leslie Kaminoff (YA) Yoga Therapy and Integrative Medicine Dr. Larry Payne, Eden Goldman and Terra Gold (YTIM) Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care - Sat Bir Singh Khalsa (PPYHC) Yoga for a Happy Back - Rachel Krentzman (HB) Dr. Dean Ornish s Program for Reversing Heart Disease Dean Ornish Relevant journal articles 14

15 Transfer Policy All applicants seeking to transfer credit hours must have a 200-hour yoga-teaching certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school. These hours are considered prerequisite hours and will not be considered for transfer credits. Please note that trainees who import transfer hours are required to complete at minimum the following fundamental Level 1 courses: Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice, and Public Health and The Yoga Sutras for Yoga Therapy. To transfer credit hours and apply for enrollment in our yoga therapy training, applicants would complete the steps below: 1. Submit a Transfer Credit Request form to our program advisor; which includes: a. School name b. Dates of training attended c. Numbers of hours completed d. List of individual courses and hours per course e. Course assignments f. Numbers of hours student wants to transfer 2. Submit a copy of the course syllabus, certified transcript and certificate of completion. 3. Once the above forms have been completed; trainee will schedule a meeting with a Program Director to review the Transfer Credit Request form, syllabus and course materials of the 300-hour transfer credit program to determine if the content is in accordance with IAYT core competencies. Transfer Evaluation Process AlcheMe Yoga Therapy will consider transfer hours from two (2) options: 1. If an applicant has completed a 300-hour yoga teaching certificate from a Yoga Alliance registered school, a maximum of 150 hours may be considered for transfer if the content directly relates to the required IAYT Yoga Therapy competencies (see category 1 below). 2. If an applicant has been enrolled in an IAYT accredited Yoga Therapy program, a maximum of 300 hours may be considered for transfer. In this case, 300 hours of content must directly relate to the required IAYT Yoga Therapy competencies (see category 2 below). 3. An AcheMe Program Director will conduct a transcript evaluation to determine if the course content is in accordance with the IAYT core competencies. This may include review of syllabi and course materials. 4. The applicant will be required to complete a comprehensive assessment to determine mastery of the identified competencies. This may be in the form of a written, practical, or oral assessment, depending on the nature of the transfer content. This assessment will be scored following a grading rubric to determine the total allowable transfer hours. 15

16 5. If the number of transfer hours does not fulfill the requirements for completion of level 1 courses, the trainee will be required to take Level 1 courses that address the missing competencies or arrange independent study options with faculty with that particular expertise. Trainee will be responsible for tuition of the coursework on a prorated basis. 6. All transfer trainees are required to complete the Bridge Program that includes two (2) fundamental Level 1 courses: Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice, and Public Health and The Yoga Sutras for Yoga Therapy. 7. Trainees that are transferring hours from a Yoga Alliance approved Yoga Teaching Program must also complete The Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship (11.75 hours) and Applications of Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship (11.75 hours). The remaining required hours will be determined on a case-by-case evaluation. The Bridge Program Trainees who import either 150 transfer hours from a Yoga Alliance registered program or up to 300 hours from IAYT yoga therapy accredited program must complete the Bridge Program; which includes fundamental Level 1 courses: Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice, and Public Health and The Yoga Sutras for Yoga Therapy. Transfer credit hours are applied towards Level 1 courses of our training program and have the potential to excuse the trainee from courses except the Bridge Program; which includes Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice, and Public Health and The Yoga Sutras for Yoga Therapy courses. All trainees are required to complete all Levels 2/3 courses and the entire practicum portion of the training. Total cost for Levels 2/3, books and Bridge Program:....$9625 Trainees must have already completed a 200-hour Yoga Alliance registered training program. These hours count as prerequisite hours and cannot be considered transfer hours. We will accept up to 150 transfer hours from Yoga Alliance registered 300-hour training programs if the content directly relates to the required IAYT Yoga Therapy competencies. Our school will not accept electives or partial credit yoga therapy courses. We will accept up to 300 transfer hours from IAYT accredited yoga therapy programs that directly relate to IAYT core competencies. The maximum amount of transfer hours we will accept is 300. If a trainee imports 300 transfer hours after passing the transfer evaluation process, they will still need to take the Bridge Program; which includes the Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice, and Public Health and The Yoga Sutras for Yoga Therapy courses. Upon enrollment in these two courses, they will be able to matriculate directly into Level 2 coursework. The total tuition for the bridge program + Levels 2/3 is $

17 Transfer Categories Category 1. Course content and number of transfer hours allowed from a Yoga Alliance registered 300 hour Yoga teaching program that directly relate to IAYT yoga therapy competencies (maximum allowed is 150 hours). Yoga Foundations 60 hours Category 1.1 Yoga Teachings and Philosophy 18 hours Category 1.2 Yoga and the Mind 17 hours Category 1.3 Framework for Health and Disease 25 hours Biomedical and Psychological Foundations 77 hours Category 2.1 Anatomy and Physiology 45 hours Category 2.2 Additional Biomedical Knowledge 7 hours Category 2.3 Psychology and Mental Health 15 hours Category 2.4 Additional Knowledge - 5 hours Category 2.5 Body and Mind Integration 5 hours Yoga Therapy Tools and Therapeutic Skills 70 hours Category 3.1 Yoga Therapy Tools 30 hours Category 3.2 Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship 18 hours Category 3.3 Principles and Skills for Educating Clients 17 hours Category 3.4 Principles and Skills for Working with Groups 5 hours Professional Practice 5 hours Category 2. Course content and number of transfer hours allowed from IAYT accredited yoga therapy programs that directly relate to IAYT yoga therapy competencies (maximum allowed is 300 hours). Yoga Foundations 90 hours Category 1.1 Yoga Teachings and Philosophy 27 hours Category 1.2 Yoga and the Mind 26 hours Category 1.3 Framework for Health and Disease 37 hours Biomedical and Psychological Foundations 116 hours Category 2.1 Anatomy and Physiology 68 hours Category 2.2 Additional Biomedical Knowledge 11 hours Category 2.3 Psychology and Mental Health 23 hours Category 2.4 Additional Knowledge - 7 hours Category 2.5 Body and Mind Integration 7 hours Yoga Therapy Tools and Therapeutic Skills 105 hours Category 3.1 Yoga Therapy Tools - 45 hours Category 3.2 Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship - 26 hours Category 3.3 Principles and Skills for Educating Clients - 26 hours Category 3.4 Principles and Skills for Working with Groups - 8 hours Professional Practice 5 hours 17

18 Areas of Concentration Level 2/3 trainees will declare a specific area of study and will be paired with a mentor who specializes in that area. The intention is to provide structure within the vast field of yoga therapy to increase specific knowledge and advance future career opportunities. Populations - Maternal / Child Health - Adolescent Health - Middle Age to Geriatric - Underserved Populations - Chronic Conditions Specializations - Musculoskeletal ailments - Mental Health - Lifestyle Management Settings - Yoga Studios - Educational Settings - Health Systems - Private Practice / Integrative Medicine

19 Level 1 Training Tuition Description Cost Total Level 1 Registration Fee Level 1 Tuition Level 2 Registration Fee Level 2/3 Tuition Bridge Program Independent Study 50.00/hr Books and Resources: Level Books and Resources: Levels 2/ Housing / Transportation variable Level 1 Credit Hour 22.00/hr Total Cancellation and Refund Policy for Yoga Therapist Training Program 1. The school must refund all money paid if the applicant is not accepted. This includes instances when a starting class is canceled by the school. 2. The school must refund all money paid minus the $600 registration fee if the applicant cancels within five business days after the day the contract is signed or an initial payment is made, as long as the applicant has not begun training. 3. If training is terminated by the trainee after the start of classes, the school may retain the registration fee and all monthly tuition payments received until the date the trainee officially notifies Be The Change Yoga in writing that he / she will be withdrawing from the course. (a) When the school receives notice of the trainee s intention to discontinue the training program. (b) When the trainee is terminated for a violation of a published school policy; which provides for termination. (c) When a trainee, without notice, fails to attend classes for sixty calendar days. 4. All refunds must be paid within thirty calendar days of the trainee s official termination date. 19

20 Discontinued Programs If the school discontinues instruction in any program after trainees enter training, including circumstances in which the school changes its location, trainees must be notified in writing of such events and are entitled to a tuition refund on a pro-rated basis for classes that have yet to be offered, unless comparable training is arranged for by the school and agreed upon, in writing, by the trainee. A written request for such a refund must be made within 90 days from the date the program was discontinued or relocated and the refund must be paid within 30 days after receipt of such a request. Termination by the School A trainee who fails to maintain satisfactory progress, violates safety regulations, interferes with other trainees work, is disruptive, obscene, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or does not make timely tuition payments, is subject to immediate termination. Cancellation of Classes The school reserves the right to cancel a starting class if the number of trainees enrolling is insufficient. Such a cancellation will be considered a rejection by the school and will entitle the trainee to a full refund of all money paid. Financial Aid A monthly auto-pay plan that allows for installment payments for 13 months for Level 1 and 26 months for Levels 2/3. Academic Performance Requirements AlcheMe Yoga Therapy provides the highest level of training available to yoga teachers and requires the following academic standards to maintain candidacy for program enrollment: 1. Trainees are alert and engaged in class discussions and ask questions when appropriate; 2. Trainees participate in the integration activities, reflecting comprehension of the subject matter; 3. Trainees complete and turn in their homework assignments on time; 4. Trainees commit to a personal practice and journal about their personal experience and self-transformation. To advance to the Level 2/3 program, it is required that the trainee: 5. Complete all Level 1 courses; 6. Demonstrate competencies in the material; 7. And passed all Level 1 course assessments with an 80% or higher. 20

21 Rules for Trainee Conduct The following regulations apply to any person who is enrolled as an AlcheMe Yoga Therapy trainee. These rules are not to be interpreted as all inclusive of situations in which discipline will be invoked. These rules are illustrative, and the School reserves the right to take disciplinary action in appropriate circumstances not set out in this student handbook. The School reserves the right to exclude at any time trainees whose conduct is deemed undesirable or prejudicial to the School community s best interest. Behavior resulting in disciplinary action may involve, but is not limited to, one or a combination of those listed below: 1. Dishonesty in any form, including plagiarism, illegal copying of software, and knowingly furnishing false information to the School; 2. Forgery, alteration, or misuse of School documents, records, or identification; 3. Failure to comply with written or verbal directives of duly authorized School officials who are acting in the performance of assigned duties; 4. Interference with the academic or administrative processes of the School or any of its approved activities; 5. Theft or damage to property; 6. No recording of class lectures is permitted; 7. Violation of civil or criminal codes of local, state, or federal governments; 8. Unauthorized use of or entry into School facilities; 9. Violation of any state policies or regulations governing trainee relationship to the School. Trainee Obligations For trainees to remain in good standing at the School, they must: Maintain academic standards, attend classes, and meet all financial obligations; Be courteous and respectful in dealing with faculty, administrators, and fellow trainees; Adhere to the federal, state, and municipal laws of the U.S., as well as to the rules and policies of the school; Arrive to class on time and stay for the entire duration of the class. Prior arrangements must be made if a trainee has a conflict that requires him/her to be late or leave early; Be responsible for scheduling make-up sessions for missed classes (full or partial); Honor the time and sanctity of the group. Any personal issues are to be handled in private sessions with a mentor; Respect the varying opinions and lineages of the presenters and fellow trainees; Practice saucha respecting the practice of cleanliness in mind and body; Practice ahimsa speaking with honest and kind communication, refraining from physical / verbal / sexual abuse of any kind; Present professional behavior; which includes modest attire and active engagement in classroom discussion; Honor confidentiality; Help clean and tidy up at the end of each session; Behave in accordance with AlcheMe Yoga Therapy s Code of Conduct. 21

22 Grading Policy 1. The grading policy is on a Pass/Fail System. 2. For a trainee to pass the Level 1 program and enroll in Level 2/3, he/she must receive an 80% on all assessments. 3. For a trainee to receive Certificate of Completion of the AlcheMe Yoga Therapy Training, he/she must pass all assessments with an 80% or higher. Attendance Policy To receive certification, trainees must complete all of the required hours; which include prerequisite courses, weekend intensives, practicum and small group mentorship. Trainees are allowed to miss one small group mentorship session without making it up. If a trainee is absent for a Yoga Therapy weekend intensive, he / she can make them up the next year or schedule a make-up session with a mentor (at the hourly rate of the mentor). If a trainee misses 2 weekend intensives in a row, the classes will have to be made up by scheduling a make-up session with a mentor prior to continuing the program. To receive certification, trainees can make-up a maximum of 2 weekend intensives per year Leave of Absence Policy If trainee has to take a leave of absence from the training for whatever reason, trainee must meet with a Program Director and provide an official statement regarding leave of absence and together develop a rough timeline for resuming training. To resume the training, trainee must satisfy the following requirements: 1. Behaved in accordance to the rules for trainee conduct during previous enrollment; 2. Maintain contact with a Program Director quarterly to provide updates as to trainee status and readiness to resume training; 3. Resume the training within 18-months from date of official withdrawal; 4. Before re-entering the program, trainee will schedule a meeting with a Program Director to assess readiness and ability to commit to the program; 5. If re-admitted into the program, trainee can begin coursework where he / she left off or choose to re-take classes to review previously learned material with no additional charge. Program Completion Requirements To receive certification, trainees must have attended all contact hours or made up any missed classes with a faculty member. Trainees must have completed all homework assignments and received a passing grade on 80% of assignments. Trainees must have completed all of their practicum hours and received passing grades on their written thesis and oral presentation. 22

23 Academic Calendar Course Start and End Dates Level 1 Foundational Courses for Yoga Therapy February 2018 January 2019 Teaching Location Be The Change Yoga Irvine, CA Level 2 Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Ailments March 2019 September 2019 Be The Change Yoga Irvine, CA Level 2 Yoga Therapy for the Energetic Body October 2019 April 2020 Be The Change Yoga Irvine, CA Level 2 Small Group Mentorship / Practicum Preparation March 2019 April 2020 Be The Change Yoga Irvine, CA Level 3 Yoga Therapy for the Mental / Emotional / Spiritual Bodies May 2020 September 2020 Be The Change Yoga Irvine, CA Level 3 Integrative Medicine and Special Populations October 2020 June 2021 Be The Change Yoga Irvine, CA

24 List of Courses Level 1 Foundational Courses for Yoga Therapy Class 1: February Friday 6:00 9:15pm Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30 6:30pm Principles and Skills of Teaching Methodology Sunday 12:00 5:45pm Yoga Sutras for Yoga Therapy Class 2: February Friday 6:00 9:15pm Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30 6:30pm Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Therapy Sunday 12:00 5:45pm Biomechanics and Movement for Yoga Therapy Class 3: March Friday 6:00 9:15pm Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30 6:30pm Foundations of Asana for Yoga Therapy Sunday 12:00 5:45pm Foundations of Asana for Yoga Therapy Class 4: March Friday 6:00 9:15pm Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30 6:30pm Principles and Skills of Teaching Methodology Sunday 12:00 5:45pm Yoga Sutras for Yoga Therapy Class 5: April Friday 6:00 9:15pm Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30 6:30pm Principles of Pranayama for Yoga Therapy Sunday 12:00 5:45pm -Principles of Pranayama for Yoga Therapy Class 6: April Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Principles and Skills of Teaching Methodology Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Yoga Sutras Chapter 2 Class 7: May Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Foundations of Meditation for Yoga Therapy Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Foundations of Meditation for Yoga Therapy 24

25 Class 8: May Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Principles and Skills of Teaching Methodology Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Yoga Sutras for Yoga Therapy Class 9: June Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Proprioception and Ethical Use of Touch Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Proprioception and Ethical Use of Touch Class 10: July Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Principles and Skills of Teaching Methodology Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Yoga Sutras Tools Summary Class 11: August Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Principles and Skills of Teaching Methodology Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Mantras, Mudras and Nyasa Foundations for Yoga Therapy Class 12: August Friday 6:00-9:15pm -Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Tools and Techniques for Teaching Students with Injuries Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Tools and Techniques for Teaching Students with Injuries Class 13: September Friday 6:00-9:15pm -Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship Class 14: October Friday 6:00-9:15pm -Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Ayurveda Framework for Health and Disease Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Ayurveda Framework for Health and Disease Class 15: October Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Common Pathologies of the Human Systems Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Common Pathologies of the Human Systems 25

26 Class 15: October Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Common Pathologies of the Human Systems Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Common Pathologies of the Human Systems Class 16: November Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Developing a Trauma Informed Lens for Yoga Therapy Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Bhagavad Gita Principles for Yoga Therapy Class 17: December Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Mental Health and Mind Body Science for Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Psychology of Healthy Relationships Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Psychology of Healthy Relationships Class 18: January Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Yoga Therapy Foundations, Practice and Public Health Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Application of Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Application of Basic Principles of a Therapeutic Relationship

27 List of Courses Level 2 Module 1: Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Ailments Month 1: March Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Introduction to the Annamaya Kosha + Professional Practice of Yoga Therapy Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Saturday: Anatomical Overview and Medical Terminology Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Assessment Through the Panchamaya Model + Physical Assessment Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 2: April Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Principles of Working One-On-One, S.O.A.P. Notes Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Evaluation and Assessment for the Low Back Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Therapeutic Protocol for the Low Back Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 3: May Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Yoga Therapy Course Planning: Panchamaya Model Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Evaluation and Assessment for the Upper Back Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Therapeutic Protocol for the Upper Back Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 4: June Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Development of Disease and Setting Priorities Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Evaluation and Assessment for the Pelvis / Hips Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Therapeutic Protocol for the Pelvis / Hips Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 5: July Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Yoga Therapy Course Planning: Vyuda Model Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Evaluation and Assessment for the Lower Extremities Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Therapeutic Protocol for the Lower Extremities Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 6: August Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Understanding Scope of Practice for the Annamaya Kosha Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Evaluation and Assessment for the Shoulders Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Therapeutic Protocol for the Shoulders Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation 27

28 Month 7: September Friday 6:00-9:15pm - : Principles and Skills for Educating Clients Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Summary of all Annamaya Assessment Protocols Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Student Practicum for the Annamaya Module Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Level 2 Module 2: Yoga Therapy for the Energetic Body Month 8: October Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Introduction to the Pranamaya Kosha Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Application of Yoga Therapy Tools: Pranayama Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 9: November Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Anatomy of the Nervous System, Stress in Society and Yoga Therapy Applications Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Evaluation and Assessment of Neurological Disorders and Yoga Therapy Protocol Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - The Relaxation Response and Yoga Nidra Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 10: January Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System and Yoga Therapy Applications Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System and Yoga Therapy Protocol Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Assessment Through the Chakras and Yoga Therapy Applications for Chakra Imbalances Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 11: February Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Yoga Therapy Applications for the Digestive System Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Ayurveda Perspective on Digestion Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 12: March Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Patient / Client Communication Protocol Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Pathology of Auto - Immune conditions and Yoga Therapy Protocol Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Summary of Major Human Systems Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation 28

29 Month 13 : April Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Evaluation Measures for Yoga Therapy Programs Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Yoga Therapy Applications for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Integration of Major Human Systems Through Observation Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Level 3 Module 1: Yoga Therapy for the Mental / Emotional / Spiritual Bodies Month 14: May Friday 6:00-9:15pm -Obstacles on the Path of Yoga and Cultural Influences Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Introduction to the Manomaya and Vijnanamaya Koshas Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Applications of Yoga Therapy for Depression Month 15: June Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Application of Guided Imagery Tools for Mental Health Conditions Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Applications of Yoga Therapy Tools: Meditation Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Applications of Yoga Therapy for Anxiety Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 16: July Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Application of Yoga Therapy for Grief Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Applications of Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Teens Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Applications of Yoga Therapy for Traumatic Injuries and Physical Trauma Month 17: August Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Implementing Yoga Therapy Programs in Treatment Centers Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Applications of Yoga Therapy for Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Applications of Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 18: September Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Introduction to the Anandamaya Kosha Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Cultivating Listening and Presence as Yoga Therapists Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Cultivating Listening and Presence as Yoga Therapists 29

30 Level 3 Module 2: Integrative Medicine and Special Populations Month 19: October Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Implementing Yoga Therapy Programs in Universities Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Yoga Therapy Applications for Women s Health (Fertility + Menopause) Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Yoga Therapy Applications for Cancer and Co-Occurring Disorders Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 20: November Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Yoga Therapy Applications for Healthcare Providers and Building a Professional Network Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Yoga Therapy for Clients with Disabilities, Family Members / Care Takers Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Summary of Yoga Therapy Course Planning for Mental / Emotional / Energetic Bodies Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 21: January Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Yoga Therapy for Children with Special Needs Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - End of Life Care and Yoga Therapy in Hospice Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Integration of Mental / Emotional / Energetic Bodies Through Observation Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 22: February Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 23: March Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 24: April Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 25: May Monday 7:00-9:00pm - L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation Month 26: June Friday 6:00-9:15pm - Boundaries and Ethics of Being a Yoga Therapist Saturday 12:30-6:30pm - Trainees Final Presentations Sunday 12:00-5:45pm - Creating a Thriving Yoga Therapy Business! 30

31 Program Faculty School Director Katie received her Masters in Public Health from Tulane University, specializing in chronic disease prevention and wrote her thesis on yoga s ability to prevent and treat chronic diseases. Her focus is health education program design, implementation and evaluation. She received her yoga therapy training from LMU s Yoga Therapy Rx Program with Larry Payne and has continued her studies with Robert Birnberg since Katie also spent a month at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai, India enrolled in a Yoga Sutras and Yoga Therapy certificate course. Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 Katie has taught over 12,000 hours of group class yoga and yoga therapy. She has been co-leading 200-hour teacher trainings since 2010 and leading 300-hour teacher trainings since She has trained and certified over 180 Yoga Alliance registered teachers and accumulated over 2500 hours of leading teacher trainings. She managed a wellness center for seven years and developed their yoga therapy department; which included program development, administration and evaluation. She developed the yoga therapy department for Newport Academy s in-patient and out-patient facilities; which is a treatment facility for teens experiencing addiction and co-occurring disorders ( ). She co-founded Orange County s first donation-based yoga studio in 2013 with the intention of becoming Orange County s center for higher education and yoga therapy. She currently oversees all levels of teacher training programs, as well as the yoga therapy department. Most recently she has been working with hospitals and health systems to develop integrative yoga therapy programs for specific populations and health conditions. She has developed partnerships with Hoag Hospital s Center for Healthy Living, as well as the Lestonnac Free Clinic in Orange. She has presented at SYTAR on How to Develop and Market Comprehensive Yoga Therapy Programs in Clinical Settings. Administrative Director Heidi Crocker, EdD, DC, C-IAYT Heidi is a practicing chiropractor and yoga therapist with an emphasis on functional rehabilitation and integrative health. She has also earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. She currently serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at Pacific States University and is contributing faculty in the Master of Health Science program at the St. Augustine University for Health Science. Heidi has owned Integrative Wellness Centers including The Li Center in Encinitas from , Crocker Wellness Center in Bowling Green, KY from and Crocker Wellness in St. Louis, MO from She has led yoga teacher training programs since She has presented at the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) and Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR). 31

32 Program Director Tess O Hern YTRX, C-IAYT, PT, DPT Tess received her doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2004 and has been a Therapy Manager for California Children s Services for both Orange County and LA County since She has created and developed programs for improved therapy services and co-created a new model of therapy service implemented county-wide for 6000 patients. Tess received her Clinical Yoga Therapist Certification from Loyola Marymount University in 2012 and has provided yoga in-services to therapy staff at California Children s Services, L.A. and Orange Co. She has also mentored pediatric therapist to incorporate yoga into physical and occupational therapy sessions. She currently co-treats pediatric patients with special health care needs using yoga therapy and pranayama. She has presented on yoga therapy as a guest lecturer in California State University, Long Beach, Physical Therapy Program. Program Director Megan McCarver C-IAYT, MA, YTRX-500 Megan co-founded Santa Monica Yoga Studio in 1993; which is still providing yoga classes to this day. She received her Master of Arts Degree M.F.C.C in 1990 and completed (3) 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs, as well as a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program at Yoga Works in Costa Mesa. She received her Yoga Therapy Rx Clinical Certificate from Loyola Marymount University and has been worked as a yoga therapist at Orange County Pain and Wellness Center from She was the assistant to supervisor Lori Rubenstein at the Venice Family Clinic for LMU s Yoga Therapy Rx program, supporting the 4th year students in a yoga therapy clinical setting. She has presented at SYTAR. Program Director Cheri Dostal Ryba C-IAYT,E-RYT Cheri is a C-IAYT and has been working with movement analysis and functional movement education for over 15 years. Aside from her formal yoga therapy training, her additional yoga therapy qualifications come from studying with and assisting Donna Farhi for over 7 years. Cheri has spent over 150 hours studying with Donna and over 175 hours as her teaching assistant in yoga trainings around the world; which honed her teaching abilities, pedagogic model, teaching method and scope of practice. Her Franklin Method certificate included an additional 378 hours in anatomy, physiology and optimal functioning of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, digestive system, circulatory system and nervous system. 32

33 Program Faculty Allison Prince, RYT500, E-RYT500 Allison has been teaching yoga since 2013 and has taught over 12,000 hours of yoga. She has completed 1000 hours of accredited yoga training with (2) 300-hour Yoga Alliance registered teacher trainings and (2) 200-hour teacher trainings. She has been leading yoga teacher trainings since 2010 specializing in teaching anatomy, physiology and sequencing. She has trained and certified over hour Yoga Alliance registered teachers and accumulated over 2100 hours of leading teacher trainings. She co-founded Be The Change Yoga, a therapeutic yoga studio and has been leading the sequencing course for 3 years; which focuses on offer safe modifications for students of all levels and health backgrounds. Andrea Deerheart Ph.D, C.L.E., MA Andrea received her Doctorate from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where her studies focused upon mythology, depth psychology, comparative religions, and death, dying and beyond. She s servied as a Hospice Social Worker, end-of-life guide (death doula), care manager, and grief counselor, providing much-needed support to many people facing the hard challenges of life s major transitions. Dr. Deerheart also has more than twenty-five years of experience in the fields of nutrition, health, wellness, and body mechanics, which she continues to teach at Saddleback College. Amy Harper has over 1000 hours of yoga therapy training in the Krishnamacharya lineage studying at the Healing Yoga Institute with Dr. Amy Wheeler. She has been practicing as a yoga therapist since 2011 and specializes in subtle body tools such as guided imagery for clients who have experienced trauma such as TBI, cancer and transition from life to death. Amy Harper C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 Amy Wheeler Ph.D, C-IAYT Amy Wheeler has a PhD in Psychology and has studied yoga and yoga therapy in India, Europe and the United States. During the past 15 years, Amy studied extensively in the T. Krishnamacharya Tradition. On numerous extended trips, she studied at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram (KYM) in Chennai, India. Amy has been certified as a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer and yoga therapist in this tradition and has completed 2 comprehensive yoga therapy internships at the KYM. Prior to this, Amy completed teacher training certifications in several internationally popular styles of yoga and yoga therapy. She is currently on the board of IAYT. 33

34 Bina Parekh, PhD is an Associate Professor and Clinical Psychology faculty member at The American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University Southern California (ASPP, Southern California).Dr. Parekh completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and minor concentration in Biostatistics from Loma Linda University. After finishing her Ph.D. she completed a two-year Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente in Milpitas, California specializing in general psychiatry, behavioral medicine, trauma and chemical dependency. Bina Parkeh PhD, MA Dane Fliedner MD, MPH, RYT 500 Dr. Dane Fliedner has been a practicing pediatrician since 2003 and has worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at U.T. Southwestern Medical School. Dane received his 300hr Yoga Teacher Training at the Sivananda Yoga Vidya Peetham in India and his 300hr Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Paramanand Institute for Yoga Sciences and Yoga Therapy Certification at Paramanand Yoga Institute in India. He in on the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and has opened his own Integrative Pediatric practice in Newport Beach, CA, that provides primary care pediatrics with a focus on evidence-based integrative therapies that are safe and effective for children. Dhurga Reddy ND, RYT 500 California licensed Naturopathic Doctor and yoga teacher. Experienced as a family practice doctor, providing holistic care that integrates preventive medicine and yoga therapy. Extensive teaching experience to medical doctors, medical trainees, community members, and yoga trainees. She runs a private naturopathic family medicine clinic specializing in women s health and pediatrics. She provides in-office treatments for pain and chronic disease management including: physical medicine, neural therapy, yoga therapy, and IV therapy. She completed 30 hours of yoga therapy training at Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai, India and a 500-hour yoga certification at the Healing Yoga Foundation, San Francisco, CA Eleni Tsikrikas CAS, PKS She is a certified Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist (CAS), a Pancha Karma Specialist (PKS) and a Western Herbalist. Today, she has a thriving clinical Ayurvedic practice and creates confident home healers with her popular Ayurvedic Skills for Living courses. She is a faculty member at Loyola Marymount University s Yoga Therapy program and at the California College of Ayurveda, where she teaches and mentor trainees. Eleni s extensive knowledge of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Positive Psychology supports her passion for teaching and healing. A lifelong trainee, she continues to study with Mary Thomson, senior teacher at CCA,. renowned herbalist, KP Kalsa, and her Yoga teacher and husband, Robert Birnberg. 34

35 Juris began studying in the Krishnamacharya lineage at the American Viniyoga Institute with Gary Kraftsow in He has served as Faculty for the Viniyoga Therapist Training, ( ), Faculty for Viniyoga Foundations Program, ( ), Faculty for Foundations for Yoga Therapy Training, ( ), and Faculty Assistant for AVI Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy Training ( ). He has also trained Viniyoga Wellness Instructor Teachers (YA RYT-200). Juris Zinbergs E-RYT 500, C-IAYT (pending) Kathy Du Vernet MS, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 Kathy Du Vernet is a certified advanced yoga teacher, yoga therapist and Yoga of 12 Step Recovery facilitator with a master s degree in counseling psychology and three decades of experience in the healing profession and movement arts. She received her 200-hour yoga training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, 300-hour training at Soul at Home and completed her yoga therapist training with Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. Kathy is on faculty in Be the Change Yoga s 300-hour teacher training program. She developed the yoga therapy program for Tree House Recovery s in-patient and out-patient facilities and mentors yoga teachers who wish to work in treatment centers. Lynn completed her yoga therapy training at LMU in the Krishnamacharya lineage in She completed an additional 100 hours with Larry Payne and is a certified Prime of Life Yoga Teacher. As a yoga therapist she specializes in clients over 50 and neurological disorders. She has implemented Chair Yoga for Neurological conditions such as Parkinson s, Stroke, MS within clinical hospital settings. Lynn Barclay C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 Nandini Narayanan, MSW, LCSW, C-IAYT Nandini provides integrative psychotherapy services using mind-body and spiritual approaches and methods. She received her Master of Social Work from University of Southern California and her Clinical Training in Mind / Body Medicine from Harvard University. She was worked as a psychotherapist at Hoag Cancer Institute and Tufts New England Medical Center. She received a 200-hour teacher training with a direct lineage to her teacher, hailing from Southern India. Subsequently, she received a 300-hour training with a solid emphasis on Public Health and Yoga Therapy, from Be The Change Yoga in the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya and was awarded her C-IAYT certification via Grandfathering Pathway 2 in She has established unprecedented clinical yoga therapy programs in healthcare settings: Community Mental Health, Integrative Medicine, and Pediatric Occupational Therapy. 35

36 Pam is a yoga therapist who has received certifications from both LMU s Yoga Therapy Rx Program, as well as Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. She is also a certified Integration Restoration irest Yoga Nidra Teacher. She has been providing Yoga Therapy in at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System, teaching yoga and meditation to patients at the VA in the primary care department. She focuses on physical issues, chronic pain, PTSD and other comorbid challenges. Pam Pence MBA, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 Robert Birnberg C-IAYT Introduced to Yoga in 1972, Robert has studied with TKV Desikachar, his family and various senior students in the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya for over 20 years. Between Robert completed a 1400-hour yoga therapy course with TKV Desikachar and Kausthub Desikachar. In 2006, he became one of a handful of people certified by TKV Desikachar to train teachers. He continues his studies with Sonia Nelson in the same lineage. Robert is also a certified Positive Psychology Coach. His ability to integrate the spirituality and techniques of Yoga Therapy, the world s oldest study of mind, with the tools of Positive Psychology, a modern, wellness-based science, imbues his teachings with a profound scope, depth, and precision. He is faculty in LMU Yoga Therapy Training. Zahabiyah Yamasaki, MA, RYT Zabie specializes in trauma-informed yoga practices. In graduate school at George Washington University, her capstone project focused on sexual assault prevention programs on college campuses. She competed her trauma-sensitive yoga training at Kripalu and has been leading trauma-informed yoga trainings and has received international recognition for her work. She currently works as the Assistant Director of UCLA s Campus Assault Resources and Education Program, she has also developed trauma-informed yoga programs for USC, California State University, Fullerton, California State University, Long Beach and Stanford University. 36

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