Yoga Life Institute
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Yoga Therapy Training

Level 1: September 2012 – June 2013

A Holistic Yogic Lifestyle Approach to Health & Healing

The Comprehensive Yoga Therapy program at 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 as 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.

Level One 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, 8 Mentoring Sessions, 8 Case studies

10 Weekends Sept 2012 – June 2013: September 21-23, October 6-7, November 3-4, December 1-2, January 5-6, February 2-3, March 2-3, April 6-7, May 4-5, June 1-2

Course Pre-Requisites: 200 hrs Yoga Teacher Training, Entrance Evaluation, Interview with the Director & Bridge Program Reading Assignments (as needed)

Tuition: $3750 (Payments Plans Available) or $3500 (if paid in full by Sept 21, 2012)

Note: Bridge Courses will be offered in the Summer 2012 as needed.

Note: This course is also being offered at Welkin YogaLife in Brantford, Ontario, Canada and at the YogaLife Institute in Exeter, NH.

About the Teachers:

Bob Butera, Phd: 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. He is also a board member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Andrea Bosbach Largent, MSW, CYTA is a practicing Yoga Therapist with a Masters in Social Work, a Degree in Systemic Family Therapy, and a Bachelors in Business and Corporate Accounting. She is also a counselor, teacher, and workshop facilitator and with over 25 years of experience both in Europe and the United States.

Shirley Weaver, L/OTR: licensed occupational therapist, and a practicing clinical therapist for over 30 years. Licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association and recognized by the NBCOT, she is currently pursuing her second Masters degree in organization leadership. A certified yoga teacher through the YogaLife Institute and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, she teaches national continuing education classes focused on the integration of yoga and occupational therapy.

Special Guest Speakers: Chiropractor, Cardiologist, Physiatrist, Pulminologist, Mental Health Professionals, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Massage Therapist & Nutritionist.

Praise for YogaLife Programs:

“I am constantly impressed and inspired by the programs at YogaLife. The impact you, the teachers, the Institute, and the community have had on my life is transforming.”
– Barbara, 500 hr YTT Student

“I knew that I would come away with new information, a deeper sense of community and some new tools, but I had no idea the absolutely amazing immediate and profound impact this teacher training would have on my life.”
– Jennifer, 200 hr YTT Student

“I appreciate all the time and creativity you take in planning and developing programs and the sensitivity with which you work with all of us.” – Tina, 500 hr YTT Student