Yoga for Parkinson’s Disease Teacher Training (Autumn Session)

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.

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 – Autumn 2020 session – TBA

Module 1 release: Sept. 1, 2020
Module 1 live webinar: Date TBA –
Module 2 release: Oct. 1, 2020
Module 2 live webinar: Date TBA – 
Module 3 release: Nov. 1, 2020
Module 3 live webinar: Date TBA –
Module 4 release: Dec. 1, 2020
Module 4 live webinar:  Date TBA –

Course Information

Estimated Time: 4 months

  • 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