This 4-month online course provides training for yoga teachers and yoga therapists who want to broaden their knowledge and develop a specialty working with clients with Parkinson’s Disease.
You’ll go deeper into learning about PD and modifying your yoga teaching to improve the lives of those suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. This certification training will expand your knowledge and expertise, enabling you to apply a specialized therapeutic yoga practice for specific symptoms and individuals. With live online guidance from an expert, you will create PD group classes, engage private clients, and strengthen your business.
- Examine the disease process & symptoms
- View recorded sequences
- Gain 1-year access to course material
- Attend live-streaming webinars
- Observe live-streaming PD classes
- Receive mentoring while working with clients
Instructor
Theresa Conroy, is a Certified Yoga Therapist and a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. She has worked closely with healthcare professionals and The Parkinson’s Council over the past decade to develop and fine-tune her Yoga for PD classes.
Important Dates – TBA
Module 1 release: March 1, 2022
Module 1 live webinar:
Module 2 release:
Module 2 live webinar:
Module 3 release:
Module 3 live webinar:
Module 4 release:
Module 4 live webinar:
Course Information
Course Instructor
- Enrollment in this online training session is closed.
Introduction
Welcome and Documents
An overview of the class
Module 1: The Disease & How Yoga Fits In
The Disease
How Yoga Helps
Sequence: Standing, Balance, Walking
Homework
Module 1 Webinar
Module 2: Creating Space, Developing the Practice
Safety & Accessibility
The Essence
Chair Yoga
Homework
Module 2 Webinar
Module 3: Teaching Private & Group Classes
Private & Group Classes
Kosha 1 & 2
Kosha 3 & 4
Kosha 5
Sequence: Turning, Transitions, Fall Prevention
Homework
Module 3 Webinar
Module 4: Off the Mat
Marketing and Money
Teaching Virtual Classes
Self Care
Certification Project
Wrap-up
Module 4 Webinar