Comprehensive teacher training from Yoga Therapist Theresa Conroy
Yoga improves balance, reduces anxiety, builds strength, and creates a sense of wellbeing. Learn how to share its benefits with people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Our one-day, IAYT-approved self-paced course provides all the basics. Perfect for yoga teachers and therapists.
IAYT-APPROVED SELF-PACED
- Our self-paced course provides training for yoga teachers, therapists and fitness instructors eager to broaden their practices to work with clients. It will also benefit family members and others who want to further their knowledge about Parkinson's Disease.
Start today - Complete at your own pace
PROFESSIONAL MENTORING
- Our self-training course PLUS extensive, personal mentoring from Yoga Therapist Theresa Conroy, C-IAYT.
THREE PLANS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS
*One-on-one guidance via Zoom
*Personalized email support/feedback
*Lifetime access to all course materials.
What you'll learn
Our course provides extensive training in key facets of Parkinson’s Disease and how yoga helps.
- How to adapt yoga practices for those with PD.
- Cueing and sequencing a group class, with emphasis on safety and stability.
- Sequencing a chair yoga class and creating themed classes.
- Nurturing community and support within the structure of the class.
- Mastering self-care to maintain your energy and focus.
- Gaining confidence working with the symptoms of PD and side effects of medication.
- Practical application and mentorship of your skills by working with a client during training.
- Finding funding for your class.
- Marketing your class and developing business relationships with health pros.
got questions about yoga for pd teacher training?
The course is open to anyone – health care pros, yoga practitioners, family members, fitness experts, and others.
Yes.
The self-paced training offers 4 hours of continuing education units with Yoga Alliance, where Theresa Conroy is a registered CEU provider.
Our mentorship program provides additional CEUs.
The self-paced course includes 1.5 hours of pre-recorded lessons, a recorded lesson on teaching a full Chair Yoga class, and short online quizzes after each of the module.
We offer a monthly payment plan for the Mentorship Program. Full payment is required for the self-paced training.
All lessons are presented online at this website. The self-paced course includes quizzes to test your knowledge.
The Mentorship Program includes training via personal Zoom calls.
Yes. You will learn how yoga can manage symptoms related to Parkinson’s Disease and improve your quality of life.
We recommend personal training with one of our certified teachers.