Dates/Times:

January 16th - March 5th, 2024*

*Please note that pre-viewing & homework starts at least one week prior on January 16th, 2024

• First class Tuesday January 16th: 6-8p ET
• Consecutive Tuesdays: 6p- 7p ET
• OFF Tuesday Feb. 20th, 2024
• Final class March 5th, 2024 from 6-8p ET

In This Course You will Learn:

• A review of the kosha system for assessing clients and teaching holistically.
• How to work “uptown” and “downtown” of a musculoskeletal imbalance for a balance of strength and flexibility. 
• The limits of “yogapathy” and how to teach to the whole person
• A weekly review of anatomical considerations when approaching asana - including common imbalances in the musculoskeletal system.
  
• A weekly review of professional case studies with leaders in therapeutic yoga
• Observe your teachers' therapeutic yoga sessions with real clients (when possible) and practice anatomy-informed asana protocols
• Weekly practice assignments to improve your ability to”read bodies” and to craft holistic therapeutic sessions for your clients

Successful Completion of Course Equals the Following:

• Required 25 course credits for PYI Yoga Therapy Certification 

May earn concurrently:

• 25 Yoga Alliance CE Credits

SUGGESTED ANATOMY REFERENCE TEXTS:

• The Anatomy Coloring Book by Kapit and Elson, 

Requirements for Certificate of Completion 

• 75% Live attendance minimum at classes & all classes completed
• 75% pass on final quiz and practical 
• Completion of all homework & assignments

Investment/Tuition

New students:  $475 / EB* $425

PYI Grads & Members:  $455 / EB* $405

*EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: VALID THROUGH January 5th, 2024

**Use Code {BODY50}  at Checkout for $50 Off**

Disclaimer: The Yoga Therapy components of our course(s) are based on the faculty's IAYT accreditations, and not derived from our status as an RYS® with Yoga Alliance Registry.

JON WITT, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 (SENIOR THERAPEUTICS TEACHER)

Jon completed his 6 month Atmavikas Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Course with Yogacharya V. Venkatesha of Mysore, India.  This was an exceptional opportunity to learn the old traditions the way yoga was originally taught -one on one and in residence.   Before focusing on therapeutics, Jon came to yoga from a different kind of mat. After wrestling competitively for 10 years, he turned to yoga for therapy and relief. A dedicated Bikram practice followed and he soon completed his first teacher training with Bikram Choudhury in 2002. Jon was chosen to be one of the original Pure Yoga instructors, and  spent 5 years teaching in Hong Kong.  He has continued to dedicate time to his yoga education, studying with teachers such as Dharma Mittra, Anthony Carlisi, Baron Baptiste, Doug Keller, Kristyan Stjerne, Patrick Creelman, and Tim Miller.  He currently teaches Yoga Therapy, Back Care, Basics, Slow Flow, Vinyasa and more in New York, New York.

ERICA MATHER, M.A. C-IAYT, ERYT 500, HHC, REIKI MASTER 

Erica is a natural-born teacher, who began instructing at age 17 and studies pedagogy through education, learning, and leadership. She cares most about her students' freedom--financial, spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and physical--and to compliment each concern has founded a number of programs to support this mission. The Adore Your Body system supports feeling free in the body; The Yoga Clinic educates students, teachers, and health professionals about empowered self-care; and, the Five Pillars 90-Day Accountability Program helps yoga teachers learn the fundamentals of business.

Erica is a Forrest Yoga Guardian, hand-picked by Ana Forrest to become one of a handful of senior teachers in the Forrest Yoga tribe. She found Forrest Yoga at the very beginning of her yoga studies and began practicing to treat her adult-onset migraine headaches. Her area of interest is how Forrest Yoga promotes healing of the body and spirit along a spectrum—from the very sick to the “well.” She has a flourishing private practice in New York City working therapeutically in a number of capacities helping the injured, ill, and aging gain confidence and trust in their bodies. Erica is currently working on her first book (New Harbinger, 2019) collating her knowledge about improving the relationship with the body as a spiritual pursuit. 

ERIN MOON, C-IAYT, ERYT 500, YACEP (FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY, MENTOR)

Erin is a graduate of the PYI Yoga Therapy Program and the Co-creator and director of World Spine Care Yoga Project, an international NGO bringing the practices of Yoga to people suffering from spinal and musculoskeletal disorders, pain and limited mobility in underserved communities. She has been teaching anatomy for Yoga instructors since 2009 in multiple programs around the world. Erin has studied/continues to study with PT’s , OT’s, Chiropractors, Researchers and Neurologists as well pursuing her hunger for knowledge through deep self study. She received her first certification in 2005 from Sonic Yoga and has continued with a 300hr from Three Sisters Yoga focusing on Yoga and Stress, Yin Yoga and Meridians from Love Light Yoga, Level 1 Reiki, Level 1 Thai Massage (Om Sweet Om), Fascia training (Sati Yoga), Advanced Anatomy 202 (Yogamaze) and her 800 Therapeutics from PREMA at PURE. She also holds a 200hr certification in Applied Positive Psychology from The Flourishing Center.
 
Erin’s love of teaching anatomy comes from a deep passion for the continually unfolding world of science and research of the body and of yoga. She is amazed at how often the incredible intuitive knowledge of yoga is proven to be a path to good health and freedom from suffering. Please join her to dive deep into how we can mindfully create safe, sustainable and thriving practices for our clients in private and public settings. Ahimsa. 
www.moonyogatherapeutics.com
www.worldspinecare.org

AMANBIR SINGH, LMT, LAC, ERYT500, BSE, MSTOM

Amanbir is a yoga teacher and licensed acupuncturist based in New York City. Known for his sense of humor, music, and extensive knowledge of the healing field, he offers a direct and fun approach to the healing dynamics of yoga. He has been teaching for 13 years and holds Level 2 status at the Kundalini Research Institute. Additionally, he has completed 300 hours of yoga therapy training with I-SKY, an IAYT Member School, and guest teaches in its modules.

Amanbir currently shares his in-depth understanding of energetic and physical anatomy in trainings worldwide. He serves as one of the lead teachers and directors of Golden Bridge Yoga trainings around the world. He teaches at many major yoga festivals including Sat Nam Fest, Wanderlust, Yoga Journal conference, and Kripalu.

He has produced three music albums: “Akal Groove” and "African Soul and Jaap," that capture his modern embrace of the ancient sound current of mantras. He holds a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Cooper Union.

STEPHANIE ANNE ERVIN VITOLO, ERYT500 (GUEST TEACHER: ADDRESSING WRIST PATHOLOGIES)

Stephanie is a yoga teacher in New York. She has been a certified yoga instructor since 2009. She received her initial training at YogaWorks at the 200 hour level and continued on to the Professional 300 program in 2010. The YogaWorks methodology infuses the movement of the Ashtanga lineage with the precision of the Iyengar System. Stephanie has also been certified in Restorative and therapeutic yoga through the guidance of Jillian Pransky and Mary Aranas C-IAYT, and is a graduate of Prema Yoga Institute's Therapeutics Essentials. She continues to take classes and workshops to expand her knowledge and understanding of Yoga. She has been teaching therapeutic yoga privately since 2011 and has offered several workshops in New York City.

Stephanie currently teaches classes and privately at Pure Yoga, Yoga Works in New York City. She is a senior member of the faculty at Pure Yoga and a member of the teacher training department at Yoga Works. She teaches with intelligence in sequencing that is steeped in alignment and therapeutic principles. Her generosity and fun approach to teaching is unique and all her own. She approaches each student as an individual and creates space for students to explore and experience themselves in their bodies, their breath and ultimately, their spirits.  Stephanie has been a guest teacher with PYI for 4 years.