Comprehensive Yoga Therapist Training

Level I: September 2012 – June 2013

A Holistic Yogic Lifestyle Approach to Health & Healing

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The Comprehensive Yoga Therapist Training Program by YogaLife views each aspect of the human experience as having the potential to be a source of healing and inspiration. Fragmentation and stress is universal, yet each individual experiences stress as well health & healing very differently. This program aims to assess and understand the whole person and with an eye towards understanding Yogic approach of embracing the many different and interrelated levels on which healing can occur – energetic, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. While a human being may not always be able to control pain or the outcome of the healing process, Yoga teaches that each individual may overcome the resistance to pain or suffering.

This program intends to shift the current cultural healthcare perspective from the passive patient model to a more active model where the patient is a student of their own processes and becomes empowered to be a proactive participant in their own healing. The course does not intend to make the Yoga Therapist into a Doctor, Psychologist, Physical Therapist or other therapeutic professional who deals with acute disease conditions. In this model, the Yoga Therapist works with other medical and healing professionals as a supporting expert offering clients a highly personalized lifestyle, stress management and health plan.

The YogaLife Institute programs are based on the work of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, India, which was the first Yoga Center in the world to open their doors to the general public in 1917. The Yoga Institute has researched and offered Yoga Therapy programs for more than 90 years and continues to be a leader in the field. The key principles of Psychology & Spirituality, Lifestyle & Philosophy, Meditation & Psychosomatic Practices, Healthy Routines & Yoga Hygiene, Yoga Postures & Breathing Exercises offer a strong and scientifically proven approach for creating and/or maintaining a Healthy Yoga Lifestyle.

The YogaLife Institute programs are based on the work of The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, India, which was the first Yoga Center in the world to open their doors to the general public in 1917. The Yoga Institute has researched and offered Yoga Therapy programs for more than 90 years and continues to be a leader in the field. The key principles of Psychology & Spirituality, Lifestyle & Philosophy, Meditation & Psychosomatic Practices, Healthy Routines & Yoga Hygiene, Yoga Postures & Breathing Exercises offer a strong and scientifically proven approach for creating and/or maintaining a Healthy Yoga Lifestyle.

Level I - 300 hr Yoga Therapist Program Overview

Topics of Study:

o Lifestyle Assessment Skills
o Yogic Diagnostic Tools
o One-on-One Yoga Lifestyle Coaching
o Holistic Nutrition & Weight Loss
o Functional Anatomy & Systems of the Body
o Breath and Vital Energy
o Networking & Professional Ethics
o Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Healing
o Yoga Psychology & Healthy Relationships
o Holistic & Allopathic Perspectives on Disease

Graduates Qualified to Work with:

Heart Disease, Insomnia & Sleep Disorders, Chronic Pain & Pain Management, Back Injuries & Rehabilitation, Asthma & Respiratory Issues, Grief, Cancer, Addiction & Recovery, Anxiety & Depression, Digestive Disorders, Weight Loss & Nutrition
Energy Imbalances, Special Populations: Seniors, Kids & Teens, Pre & Post Natal

Course Logistics:

300 hours of Study: 170 Contact Hours, 80 Practicum Hours, 50 Hours Home Study, 10 Weekend Intensive Trainings, 10 Mentoring Sessions, 20 Case studies

10 Weekends Sept 2012 – June 2013

Course Pre-Requisites: 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training or equivalent Health Professional experience, Therapeutic Practice Experience, Entrance Exam, Interview with the Director and Home Yoga Practice

Note: Bridge Courses will be offered in the Summer as needed.

About the Teachers:

Erin Byron, MA: Director of Welkin/YogaLife Institute Ontario and with ten years experience as a professional Yoga Therapist and Psychotherapist, Erin has been teaching Yoga for over a decade and certifying Yoga and Meditation Teachers for six years. She is the co-creator of Comprehensive Yoga Therapist Training, along with Dr. Bob Butera and Kristen Finnie Butera.

Bob Butera, Phd: Bob is a member of the Advisory Board of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Founder of The YogaLife Institute and publisher of Yoga Living Magazine, author of The Pure Heart of Yoga has been teaching Yoga & Meditation for over 20 years. Bob was originally trained by pioneers in the field of Yoga Therapy at The Yoga Institute of Mumbai, India, and has a PhD in the field of Yoga Therapy from The California Institute of Integral Studies.

Special Professional Guest Speakers such as Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Public Health and Registered Nurses, General and Specialist Medical Practitioners, Mental Health Professionals, Occupational Therapists, Registered Massage Therapists, Nutritionists, and others to build into your referral network.

Praise for Comprehensive Yoga Therapist Training:

"I have attended a lot of Yoga trainings (probably two to three per year) over the last 10 years. The CYT training has been the most organized, clearest and enlightened course that I have ever participated in."

"The CYT training has been the most enlightening Yoga course that I have ever experienced. As always, the YogaLife team is of a high quality, full of kindness and caring and offering tremendous insight & knowledge."

"As a Physical Therapist, I have found that the spiritual piece of the healing process is often overlooked. This course has made my personal practice feel whole and helped me feel more in touch with my self, others and the divine. The simplicity and clarity of the CYT teachings are very powerful and clear. I am so grateful for this program and the learning opportunities it has provided."

"Comprehensive Yoga Therapy has given me a name for what I do naturally as a certified YogaLife Instructor. Now I have a structured approach that gives me the confidence to follow my heart and work with people one on one. I am looking forward to reaching more people and feel that I am a much better Yoga Instructor for having taken this course."