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Graduate Certificate of Yoga Therapy 2017 Copyright adore yoga 2017
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Nikola x What is Yoga Therapy? The International Association of Yoga Therapists defines yoga therapy as: “The process of empowering individuals to progress towards improved health and wellbeing through the application of the teachings and practices of yoga.”
I started practicing yoga 25 years ago to help me deal with a crippling anxiety and panic disorder. Yoga made such a big difference to my life that I was inspired to study, practice and ultimately help others to be empowered through the techniques and principles of yoga therapy. Nearly a quarter of a century later, I am honoured to offer Australia’s first AAYT accredited 650hr Yoga Therapy teacher training – the Adore Yoga Graduate Certificate of Yoga Therapy. This is Australia’s first ever fully accredited
texts tell us that working with students with compromised health requires specialist skills. Not all yoga is the same and studying yoga therapy is a pathway to learning both traditional and evidence -based techniques to work effectively with health issues.
As a yoga therapist and teacher trainer, I have seen first hand how yoga therapy makes a real and lasting difference to people’s lives. What’s more, a growing body of research is now supporting what yogi’s have always known – yoga heals.
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650hr program and graduates can be sure of the best possible education in therapeutic yoga.
I’d like to invite you to extend yourself as a yoga teacher and discover the deep satisfaction of helping your students manage pain, recover from injury and live more fulfilling lives. We’re looking forward to welcoming you to our Sangha. Nikola Ellis BA (Hons), Grad Dip. Couns, AAYT, IAYT
However, both the research and traditional
“I have grown sooo soo much & a m so thankful for your wisdom & guidance. Thank you thank you thank you! xxx” —Mia Pursehouse, Sydney 2
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ADORE YOGA THERAPY COURSE HIGHLIGHTS •
Australia’s first accredited 650hr Yoga Therapy Teacher Training, the Gold Standard in therapeutic yoga training.
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Realise your full potential as a healing yoga teacher and gain accreditation
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Practical, hands-on experience of the physical, emotional and spiritual approach to therapeutic yoga. A thorough grounding in both eastern and western approaches to body-mind healing. Practical training in working with students with
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a wide variety of health conditions including orthopedic, neurological, emotional, auto-immune and mental health issues.
Combining evidence-based western medicine with the traditional teachings of classical yoga and ayurveda.
Develop your knowledge of anatomy and physiology through the yogic lens
Learn to conduct effective one-on-one therapeutic yoga sessions and develop therapeutic sequences for group classes
“Yoga is not a medical system. Yoga is a set of principles that show us we are interconnected, multidimensional beings composed of body, breath, and mind. These teachings suggest strategies for identifying and reducing obstructions that can occur in any of these dimensions. When obstructions (klesha) are reduced, it is the human system itself that reestablishes a healthy balance. We simply show people how to make more space (sukha) in their bodies so prâna can �low more freely. It’s the body’s own resources that do the healing. In other words, the teacher doesn’t heal the student, the teachings do. This is my de�inition of Yoga therapy – it’s Yoga applied to the individual.” Thanks to LESLIE KAMINOFF for permission to reproduce his quote.
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CERTIFICATE OF YOGA THERAPY WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? This advanced training is for yoga teachers with a minimum 350hrs Stage 1 certification. RYT200 certified and newly qualified teachers should apply for the 150hr Introduction to Yoga Therapy, a specialist bridging course that will prepare you for full yoga therapy training.
WHERE AND WHEN DOES THE COURSE RUN?
The course runs at Adore Yoga’s French’s Forest Campus and begins on 9 March 2017. The full 650hr Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy runs for a minimum of 2 years. However, the course runs on a flexible modular format for self-paced study and you can take up to 5 years to complete.
WHAT ACCREDITATION WILL I RECEIVE?
This 650hr professional training is broken into three Stages, each offering a different level of certification.
STAGE 1: Yoga Therapy Foundations (220hrs) Starting 9 March 2017 4 x 4 Day Training Blocks (120hrs Face to Face Training) 50hrs Home study + 50hrs Practicum Certification: Yoga Alliance RYT500 Accredited
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STAGE 2:
STAGE 3:
Applied Yoga Therapy (220hrs), Starting 8 June 2017 4 x 4 Day Training Blocks (120hrs Face to Face Training) 50hrs Home study + 50hrs Practicum Certification: Adore Therapeutic Yoga Practitioner Certification
The Professional Yoga Therapist (210 hrs) Starting 22 March 2018 4 x 4 Day Training Blocks (110hrs Face to Face Training) 50hrs Home study + 50hrs Practicum (Clinic) Certification: Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy (AAYT Accreditation)
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e know it can be challenging to find the time and resources to embark on a major study program. To help you manage the load, we have developed a flexible modular format for the course. You can choose to enrol for:
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The whole Graduate Certificate (650hrs over 2 years) $7,500 Earlybird
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One 4-day module at a time (50 hours each) $790 Earlybird
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One 220hr Stage at a time (220hrs each) $2,600 Earlybird
The full 650hr Graduate Certificate program takes a minimum of 2 years to complete. However, you can take up to 5 years to complete the training by taking it module by module. All modules, home study, assignments and practicum must be completed to receive AAYT certification.
“It’s a comprehensive course that will give you the tools and knowledge not only in a yoga therapy situation but also in day-to-day life and interactions. This course has taught me more about myself, my mind, my body and in some ways broken me down in order to put me back together.” —Marina Pawley, Adore Yoga Therapy Teacher Training 2014
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COURSE CURRICULUM STAGE 1: YOGA THERAPY FOUNDATIONS (220HRS) 31 March - 7 August 2016
• 4 x 4 Day Modules, 120hrs face to face • 50hrs Home Study • 50hrs Practicum • $2,600 Earlybird ($2,900 after 15 December 2015) OR $790 per module
STAGE 1 YOGA THERAPY FUNDAMENTALS
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(THURS 9 MARCH - FRI 10 MARCH 2016) This module lays the foundations for studying therapeutic yoga with an enquiry into the nature of yoga therapy, the attributes of a therapeutic yoga teacher and the traditional ayurvedic framework for healing through yoga. We’ll also discover the philosophical foundations of yoga therapy as we explore the therapeutic application of classical yoga texts.
HOLISTIC COUNSELING IN YOGA THERAPY
YOGA PSYCHOLOGY FOUNDATIONS
(SAT 11 - SUN 12 APRIL 2017) This fascinating module explores the yogic view of the mind, comparing Eastern and Western approaches to psychology. Taking the classical yoga texts as our guide, we will discover the fundamental principles of yoga psychology and learn how to apply them to meet the therapeutic needs of individual students. We will also study the integration of mindfulness and the principles of positive psychology into yoga therapy.
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(THU. 23 - FRI 24 MAR. 2017) Counseling and communication skills are a vital part of yoga therapy. In this module you will learn how to build effective therapeutic relationships with your students and develop therapeutic communication skills, including empathic listening, the use of silence, unconditional positive regard and conflict management. We will also explore issues of boundaries, ethics, transference, counter-transference and critical thinking to help you to develop confidence and efficacy as a professional yoga therapist.
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YOGA THERAPY FOR MOOD DISORDERS
(SAT 25 - SUN 26 MAR. 2017)
This module will give you a solid foundation in the causes, symptoms and treatment of common mood disorders, including anxiety, panic disorders and depression. Learn how to see mood disorders through the yoga lens and apply practical techniques to help students through the recovery process.
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STAGE 1 ORTHOPEDIC YOGA THERAPY: THE UPPER BODY
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(THURS 27 - FRI 28 APRIL 2017) This module will broaden your understanding of the human body as we take a close look at the functional anatomy, dysfunction and treatment of the upper body, including the shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, neck and upper back. By the end of this module you will have a strong understanding of how to assess and treat students with a range of upper body pain and injury.
YOGA THERAPY FOR CANCER AND PAIN MANAGEMENT
(SAT 29 – SUN 30 APRIL 2017) Deepen your understanding of functional and dysfunctional anatomy as we examine the musculoskeletal system of the lower body through the yoga lens. You’ll enjoy hands -on exercises that will sharpen your observation skills as you explore functional anatomy, dysfunction and the treatment of the spine and hips, including pain and injury associated with the sacro-illiac joint, knees, ankles and feet.
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(THURS 11 - FRIDAY 12 MAY 2017) There is now a large body of evidence to show the benefits of yoga for cancer patients. This module will show you how to support students with cancer from diagnosis and throughout their treatment process. You will discover the ayurvedic and yogic perspectives on cancer and learn techniques to assist your students at every stage of their journey with cancer.
ORTHOPEDIC YOGA THERAPY: THE LOWER BODY
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YOGA FOR ELDERLY STUDENTS AND END OF LIFE CARE (SAT 13 - SUN 14 MAY 2017)
Yoga therapy can help students at every life stage. This module will show you how to adapt your teaching to meet the needs of elderly students and includes physical and spiritual techniques to help students with osteoporosis, limited mobility, dementia and end of life care, including how to support students in a palliative care setting.
STAGE 1 ASSESSMENT AND PRACTICUM Each of the 4 modules in Stage 1 has a compulsory homework and assessment component, totaling 50hrs. You will also be required to undertake 50hrs of practicum, practicing and integrating the skills you have learned during the face to face teaching sessions. Stage 1 of the Graduate Certificate of Yoga Therapy is Yoga Alliance accredited and upon successful completion you may apply for RYT500 certification.
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STAGE 2: APPLIED YOGA THERAPY (220HRS) • 4 x 4 Day Modules, 120hrs face to face • 50hrs Home Study • 50hrs Practicum (Clinic) • $2,600 Earlybird ($2,900 after 8 May 2017) OR $790 per module
MODULE 1
FUNCTIONAL ASSESSMENT AND THERAPEUTIC ADJUSTING (THURS 8 – FRI 9 JUNE 2017)
Strong observation skills are essential for yoga therapists and this module introduces you to the art of observing dysfunctional patterns of movement and postural alignment. You will learn how to conduct a thorough structural and mobility assessment and how to use your observations to help students repattern dysfunctional physical habits. You’ll also get plenty of hands on experience in providing therapeutic adjustments.
WORKING ONE-ON-ONE: THERAPEUTIC SEQUENCING AND ADJUSTING (SAT 10 - SUN 11 JUNE 2017)
Starting from the ground up, this module will show you where to start when working therapeutically on a 121 basis. You will learn how to set a therapeutic goal, determine which techniques to teach and how to create a sequence to meet the needs of your student. You will also learn the art of subtle touch and adjusting, including the use of props to enhance the effectiveness of the practice.
MODULE 2
YOGA THERAPY FOR NEURODEGENERATIVE AND AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASE: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, PARKINSON’S, HUNTINGTON’S, RHUEMATOID ARTHRITIS, LUPUS, CFS, FIBROMYALGIA, CHROHNS, COELIAC DISEASES (THURS 27 - FRI 28 JULY 2017)
Recent advances in neuroscience are supporting the principles of yoga therapy as an effective adjunct treatment for diseases such as MS and Parkinson’s. This module draws on cutting edge research to offer techniques for working with students at all stages of neurodegenerative diseases. You will learn how to help students maintain mobility, reduce pain, improve neural functioning and create a safe practice environment.
THERAPEUTIC RESTORATIVE YOGA (SATURDAY 29 - SUN 30 JULY 2017)
Restorative yoga is a powerful practice that has profound healing potential. This module will give you a thorough grounding in the philosophy and techniques of restorative yoga and give you the practical propping skills to assist a wide diversity of body-types into appropriate restorative practices.
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PERSONALITY, BEHAVIOUR AND DIVERSITY IN YOGA THERAPY (THURS 14 - FRI 15 SEPTEMBER 2017)
This module explores the practical, theoretical and ethical considerations for yoga therapists working with a diverse range of clients. You will learn key skills for working with students with different abilities and from a variety of cultural backgrounds and diverse value systems. You’ll gain insights into how and why students approach their wellbeing in different ways and how you can adapt your approach to have a greater impact on their health outcomes. Encompassing theories of personality and social psychology, this module will help you take an holistic approach to teaching, enabling you to reach a diverse range of students in meaningful ways.
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YOGA FOR ASTHMA AND RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS (SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2017)
A carefully crafted yoga practice can help people with asthma reduce the number of attacks and improve scores for peak flow rate. In this module you will learn the causes, symptoms and treatment for asthma and discover specialised techniques to help people with asthma take control of their health and make a real difference to their symptoms.
YOGA FOR CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH (SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2017)
This module examines the large body of evidence demonstrating the benefits of yoga for students with cardiovascular disease. You will explore the anatomy of the cardiovascular system and gain a thorough grounding in the causes, symptoms and treatment of cardiovascular disease. You’ll learn important practical and effective techniques for working with students with range of cardiovascular conditions.
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THE PROFESSIONAL YOGA THERAPIST (THURS 19 - FRI 20 OCTOBER 2017)
This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to run a successful yoga therapy practice. From ethical business and marketing tools to legal and OHS obligations, you’ll learn how to set up and maintain a private yoga therapy practice. Yoga therapists often work in partnership with clinicians and allied health care professionals and this module will help you navigate the Australian healthcare system, become proficient at reading medical information and make and receive referrals within the healthcare system.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SELF CARE (SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER 2017) Earning accreditation as a yoga therapist is just the start of your journey! Yoga therapists are required to maintain their professional development and this module will explore the role of mentoring
and ongoing professional development after you complete your qualification. You will also learn vital research skills that will help you develop
rigor and discrimination in your own learning
process and improve the level of care that you offer to your students. Self care is a vital component
of every yoga therapist’s practice and we will be
considering the benefits and logistics of creating a supportive community and daily self-care rituals.
INTEGRATION AND COMPLEX PRESENTATIONS IN YOGA THERAPY (SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER 2017)
Real human beings often present with a diverse collection of symptoms and co-morbidity. This
module is an enquiry into working with students with complex presentations, exploring ways to
approach cases that can challenge us personally and professionally. Drawing on the principles of
yoga therapy, ethics and best professional practice, we will learn how to manage, and when to refer,
students with diverse needs and symptoms. With live case studies to work on, this module is an
opportunity to observe senior yoga therapists
at work and participate in question and answer sessions as you develop your understanding of working with ‘real people’.
STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT AND PRACTICUM
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Each of the 4 modules in Stage 2 has a compulsory homework and assessment component, totally 50hrs. You will also be required to undertake 50hrs of clinic (seva), practicing and integrating the skills you have learned during the face to face teaching sessions. Successful completion of Stage 2 of the Graduate Certificate of Yoga Therapy includes certification as an Adore Yoga Therapeutic Teacher, certifying you to teach and assist in therapeutic yoga classes, private classes, workshops and retreats with Adore Yoga. www.adoreyoga.com 1300 844 693
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STAGE 3: THE PROFESSIONAL YOGA THERAPIST (210HRS) • 4 x 4 Day Modules, 110hrs face to face • 50hrs Home Study • 50hrs Practicum • $2,600 Earlybird ($2,900 after 30 April 2017) OR $790 per 4 day module
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THE BREATH & MEDITATION IN YOGA THERAPY
East-West Nutrition and the Gut-Brain Relationship
In this module you will deepen your understanding of the influence of the breath on the body-mind and explore the use of pranayama and meditation as tools for healing. You will learn how to assess your student’s breathing patterns and use the ayurvedic framework to determine most appropriate pranayama and meditation techniques for each individual.
Nutrition and digestion are central to ayurvedic medicine and western nutrition is catching up quickly. This module compares eastern and western views on the relationship between food and mind-body functioning. As well as exploring the ayurvedic model of nutrition and digestion, you’ll discover cutting edge research on the human micro-biome and how to influence physical and mental health through improving gut function.
(THURS 22 - FRI 23 MARCH 2018)
CHANTING, CHAKRAS AND ENERGETIC HEALING (SAT 24 - SUN 25 MARCH 2017)
Sound is a powerful tool for healing. This module demonstrates the role of chanting, mantra and sound in yoga therapy and offers practical techniques to use in a wide variety of applications. This module also explores the chakra system and the energetic role of mudras and nyasa in physical, mental and emotional healing.
(THURS 24 - FRI 25 MAY 2018)
AYURVEDIC DIAGNOSIS AND CLEANSING (SAT 26 OCT - SUN 27 MAY 2018)
Cleansing and detoxification are the key to good health, according to ayurveda. In this module we will explore ayurvedic cleansing techniques and enjoy the opportunity to experience several detoxing practices. This module also looks at the practical diagnosis tools used in ayurveda and at the end of the module you will confident in conducting a full student assessment and prescribing and teaching key cleansing practices. www.adoreyoga.com 1300 844 693
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MODULE 4
YOGA THERAPY FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH
BODY-MIND INTEGRATION
Yoga therapy offers a wide range of effective tools for helping women manage their health and wellbeing throughout the life stages. This module offers a yoga perspective on disorders of the female reproductive system including endometriosis, fibroids and menstrual irregularities. You will also develop your understanding of the pelvic floor and lean techniques to support women through menopause.
This module explores current developments in neuroscience and examines how our understanding of the relationship between mind and body is changing. We will look at the implications of neuroplasticity for body-mind modalities and consider how we can integrate recent scientific findings into our practice as yoga therapists.
(THURS 26 - FRI 27 JULY 2018)
TRAUMA AWARE YOGA & YOGA FOR EATING DISORDERS (SAT 28 - SUN 29 JULY 2018)
Drawing on evidence-based international programs, the first part of this module provides an introduction to working with trauma-affected students. You will discover the causes, symptoms and treatment of trauma and PTSD, along with the principles of trauma aware yoga. You will learn how to plan, teach and language your classes to meet the needs of people affected by trauma and PTSD. The second part of the module will introduce you to the causes, symptoms and treatment of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating. You will learn how and why yoga helps people with eating disorders to heal and how to adapt your classes to meet their unique needs.
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INTEGRATION AND ASSESSMENT
(FRI 14 SEPT - SAT 15 SEPTEMBER 2018) In this final module of the Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy you will be integrating elements of earlier modules as you work with live case studies under assessment conditions. You will also be presenting the results of research that you have undertaken during your studies and learning from your peers.
STAGE 3 ASSESSMENT AND PRACTICUM Each of the 4 modules in Stage 3 has a compulsory homework, research and assessment component, totaling 50hrs. You will also be required to undertake 50hrs of clinic (seva), practicing and integrating the skills you have learned during the face to face teaching sessions. Successful completion of all three Stages of this program will lead to the award of Graduate Certificate of Yoga Therapy, making you eligible to register as a yoga therapist with the Australian Association of Yoga Therapists and the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
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ounder of Adore Yoga, Nikola has been immersed in yoga for over 20 years. A certified Level 3 teacher (Yoga Australia) and ERYT 500+ (Yoga Alliance), she has studied with leading international teachers including TKV Desikachar, Judith Lasater, Saraswathi Vasudevan, Michael de Manincor, Mark Breadner and Ganesh Mohan. For the past decade, Nikola has
Nikola Ellis
specialized in yoga therapy and teacher training and honours the principles of viniyoga, giving every individual student the practice that best meets their specific needs. Nikola is passionate about taking yoga out into the world and, in 2013, initiated the Pink Yoga project, brining yoga and meditation to women with cancer. Nikola is currently completing a Masters degree in counseling and psychotherapy.
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oan Miller is a talented teacher with over 30 years experience in yoga teaching and teacher training. Joan takes yoga back to its authentic roots, using the traditional practices of hatha yoga to help her students develop greater spiritual and physical awareness. Certified by over five internationally recognized bodies, Joan is an accredited
Joan Miller
Journey Therapist, yoga therapist and reiki master. Joan has been training teachers for over 10 years and is sought after as a yoga mentor.
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osie is a one of Sydney’s most senior yoga teachers and a seasoned yoga teacher trainer. She is a fun loving person and a committed family gal who has been teaching yoga for over 15 years and has been in the classroom for 40 years as a teacher and lecturer. Rosie is passionate about yoga and its tools. She specialises in working in small classes and individual sessions to support people towards wellbeing and affect positive change in their lives. Rosie works with the whole person - mind, body, breath and spirit - using movement, sound, breath and talking.
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harmacist, naturopath and nutritionist, Rosemary has been passionate about health since graduating from Sydney University with a Bachelor of Pharmacy 25 years ago. Ten years ago she completed a Diploma of Naturopathy from Nature Care College and since then she has been studying the mind and the decisions we make in relationship to health.
Rosemary Manners
This study has included Neurolinguistic programming, Time Line Therapy and Hypnosis. Rosemary is also a trainer in NLP and Time Line Therapy. www.adoreyoga.com 1300 844 693
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Sevadevi Glover
evadevi is a Senior Yoga and Meditation Teacher with 18 years full time teaching experience. She founded Annandale Yoga in 2012 where she currently teaches and has taught Yoga and Meditation workshops in both Europe and India. In 2005 she presented “Yoga for Diabetes” at the “Yoga, the Science of Infinite Possibilities” Conference and Mantra in Action workshop at the 2007 AYA Conference. In 2009 she was invited to speak at the World Parliament of Religions in Melbourne.
Sevadevi is a founding member of Ayurveda Yoga Australia an organization promoting ayurveda and yoga that conducted 2 major International conferences in 2006 and 2009 in Sydney. She completed extensive Teacher Training in 1996 with Yoga in Daily Life and taught philosophy modules as part of their teacher training program. Further studies include Exercise Science with Satyananada Yoga. Sevadevi is a gentle, intuitive teacher with a passion for the meditative practices of Yin Yoga and Kirtan.
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arah Ball is an accomplished yoga teacher, counselor and facilitator. Founder of Body Love Yoga, Sarah has extensive experience working with non profit organizations on grass roots projects that help make life better for more people.
Sarah Ball
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rook McCarthy is creator of Hustle and Heart, an online marketing consultancy and training organisation that combines business nouse with compassion and sustainability. She’s been teaching yoga and meditation intermittently for 18 years since discovering these at university where she was studying Comparative Religions. Through business coaching, marketing consulting and training, Brook enables yoga and wellbeing professionals to be bold in business by embracing their natural advantages – creativity, self-expression, and compassion. Brook has a background in public relations and communications.
“I would encourage teachers to do this because it IS challenging and it asks us to question and look at ourselves. The learning never stops – thank you.” — Aimee Pedersen, Sydney
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ABOUT ADORE
YOGA
Founded in 2002, Adore Yoga is dedicated to teaching small-group, therapeutic classes in which teachers tailor each practice to meet the needs of every single student. Passionate about community service, Adore Yoga has supported many local initiatives including teaching yoga to at- risk youth for the Raise Foundation, training volunteer yoga teachers for the non-profit A Sound Life and raising over $35,000 for Cancer Council NSW through projects such as The World’s Longest Yoga Chain event.
THE ADORE YOGA MANIFESTO • • • •
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Yoga is important. It changes lives because it changes our understanding of who we are.
Yoga is accessible to all people regardless of age, body type, ethnicity, gender identification and background. Yoga is more than asana. It’s a rich tradition that brings lasting personal transformation.
Yoga uses many tools, including movement, breath, concentration, healthy lifestyle and mindful action to help us remove the obstacles to a happy and peaceful life. Where possible, learn yoga from experienced, well trained teachers who never stop learning from their own experienced, well trained teachers.
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The best yoga style is the one most suited to your individual needs. There is no single system or approach that is right for everybody.
Yoga is safest and most effective when it is adapted to each individual in small groups or one-on-one. Yoga is about relationships: your relationship with yourself, your relationship with the world and your relationship with your true source.
The first principle of raja yoga is Yama - ethical behaviour in relationships. At Adore Yoga, we are guided by our commitment to acting ethically in relationships and strive to be mindful of the consequences of our actions, or inaction, on all beings and the planet itself. www.adoreyoga.com 1300 844 693
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Do I have to do all of the modules? No. You can do any of the modules in any order. You can study one module at a time (50hrs), one Stage at a time (220hrs) or enroll for the whole course (650hrs). Please note that accreditation only applies when all modules have been completed.
If I miss the first module, can I join in with the second module? Yes, the modules are not sequential and you can join the course at any time.
Can I do some modules this year, then do the rest in subsequent years?
Yes. The Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy certification takes a minimum of 2 years to complete and you can take up to 5 years to finish the course.
Do I get accreditation for completing just one of the modules?
When you complete each module or Stage, you will receive a certificate that can be used to gain CPD
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points with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia. However, full accreditation requires that you satisfactorily complete all modules.
Do I get accreditation for completing just one of the Stages?
When you complete all 4 modules in each Stage, you may be eligible to apply for accreditation with the relevant body. For example, if you joined the course with 350hrs prior training, you may apply to Yoga Alliance for RYT500 accreditation when you complete all modules in Stage 1.
Where is the course being taught?
This course takes place at the studio of Adore founder Nikola Ellis. Located in Davidson (near Frenchs Forest), it is a peaceful, professional purpose-designed studio that offers a light and spacious environment for study and practice. While morning and afternoon tea is provided, we recommend you bring your own lunch. Alternatively there are cafes within 10 mins drive.
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What are the course entry requirements? This is an advanced training for yoga teachers who currently hold a minimum 350hrs training. RYT200 or newly graduated teachers should apply to join the Adore Yoga 150hr Introduction to Yoga Therapy bridging course to prepare for full yoga therapy training.
Are there any ‘hidden costs’?
You will need to buy the compulsory texts for each module (approximately 4 books for each module) and it would help you enormously with your studies if you get hold of the recommended texts too. In addition to the course fees, each module requires that you undertake two private 121 mentoring session with a senior faculty member for each module and you will pay your teacher $100 at the time of the session (not included in course fee). Otherwise, all of the teaching, notes, materials and refreshments are included in the price of the course.
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FEES AND PAYMENT OPTIONS B
ecause the Graduate Certificate of Yoga Therapy is offered in a flexible modular format, you can choose to enroll for the whole 650hr course or study one Stage or one module at a time. The three study options are as follows: 1.
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The Graduate Certificate of Yoga Therapy (650hrs over 2 years) $7,500 Earlybird ($7,900 after 15 January 2017) DEPOSIT: $900 One 220hr Stage at a time (220hrs each over approx 6 months) $2,600 Earlybird ($2,900 after 15 January 2017) DEPOSIT: $900
One 4-day module at a time (50 hours each) $790 Earlybird ($840 if booked less than 2 weeks before each module start date). NO DEPOSIT: full payment at time of booking.
In addition, students must attend two private mentoring sessions per module with a member of Adore Yoga faculty. Mentoring sessions are $100 each, payable direct to the mentoring teacher.
PAYMENT OPTIONS A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on the course (see above for details). We offer the following payment options and discounts: 1. 2.
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The Graduate Certificate of Yoga Therapy (650hrs over 2 years) Pay your full fees in full by 1 February 2017 and earn a $200 discount on the total fee.
One 220hr Stage at a time (220hrs each over approx 6 months) Pay your full fees 21 days before the first day of the Stage you are enrolled for and earn a $100 discount on the total fee. Graduate Certificate (650hrs) and 220hr Stages: Pay your fees in monthly installments on the 9th of each month of the module you are enrolled for. No discount.
Booking Terms and Conditions: Fees are non refundable. Should you cancel your booking more than four weeks prior to start date, 50% of the balance after non-refundable deposit will be given. No refunds will be made for cancellations made within 4 weeks of start date.
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Are you ready to take the next step in your evolution as a yoga teacher? We’d love to welcome you to the Adore Yoga community – here’s what to do. 1. Got a question? We’d love to help! Please contact a course advisor on 1300 844 693 or info@adoreyoga.com and we’ll be happy to answer all your questions. 2. Ready to Apply? Complete the Application Form in this prospectus. Please feel free to attach extra pages to your application if required. Don’t forget to fill out the
Scholarship and Bursaries section if you are planning to apply for fee-help.
3. Application process. Once we receive your application you will be contacted for a short phone interview. If you meet the course requirements and there is a place available, you may be offered a place on the course at this time. Offers must be accepted and deposit paid within 7 days of formal acceptance on the course. If you do not accept this offer and pay the deposit within 7 days your place cannot be guaranteed.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES Adore Yoga offers a small number of discretionary half-scholarships and bursaries for students who are experiencing financial hardship. If you would like to be considered for one of these discretionary awards, please complete the Scholarships and Bursaries section when you submit your course application form.
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why modifying a pose
ISN’T YOGA THERAPY Adapted from an article by Nikola Ellis that first appeared in Australian Yoga Journal
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student arrives at one of your regular classes and tells you she’s got a disc lesion. Just behind her is another student who mentions he’s got a bit of tendonitis. And there, right at the back, is a new student who you can see is struggling to keep up before the end of the warm up. How do you manage all these diverse bodies in one class?
And those are the injuries and restrictions that you know about. With 1 in 3 Australians receiving a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime, 2 million Australians experiencing anxiety and up to 80% experiencing back pain, you can be sure that for every student who tells you about their condition, there are several others suffering in silence. Yoga is, and always has been, therapeutic. But the rise of large group classes and the popularity of flowing vinyasa styles has created a ‘one -size-fits-all’ approach to yoga
that just doesn’t work for much of the population. How do you stop and modify a practice for students with injuries when you are demonstrating a non-stop flow sequence?
It hasn’t always been like this. Yoga was traditionally taught in small groups or one-to-one, allowing the teacher to tailor each practice to the needs of the individual. In many classes today, ‘modification’ means adapting a general practice so that the injured student can stagger through without doing themselves a greater injury. That is not the goal of yoga therapy. Rather than offering a prop or modification to help a student manage a pose that would otherwise be too challenging for them, yoga therapy goes back to the traditional roots of yoga and looks at each unique individual and asks ‘What does this person need?’ And the answer is sometimes surprising.
TAKE TWO DOWN DOGS
I’m often asked by yoga teachers “what’s a good pose for back ache” or “what practice should I give a student with depression?” These questions are a great start, because they acknowledge that students with special needs require more than a general asana class. But they also highlight a way of thinking that is at odds with the principles of yoga therapy. Yoga therapy is not prescriptive – there is no single pose or sequence that fixes back pain, no pranayama that is good for
everybody with depression. Each individual student needs to be treated differently and simply prescribing ‘two down dogs’ in the same way a doctor might prescribe pain killers simply doesn’t work. One of my teachers illustrated this by describing a couple who arrived at his yoga studio with the same health conditions – obesity and depression. A standard Western way of treating these students would be to ask “what does the literature say is the best way to treat depression and obesity”? But the yoga therapist takes a more nuanced approach. After spending some time with the students, the teacher determined that the husband was overweight as a result of drinking too much alcohol. His alcohol consumption had sky-rocketed since losing his job several months ago, an event that had propelled him into depression. The
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wife was depressed as a result of her weight gain – she felt exhausted, unhealthy and judged by her friends, making her reclusive and unhappy.
Even though they have the same symptoms, the causes are very different and so the yoga therapist offers different practices – mantra for the husband (often used to treat depression) and dynamic asana for the wife to help her regulate her eating habits and improve her physical health. I’ve simplified the story, but it is a good example of how yoga therapy deals with the whole person.
benefits. Firstly, you get to know your students and understand their bodies, motivations and concerns. Secondly, you can offer them a home practice that specifically targets their individual needs. Thirdly, you can provide tailored guidelines to help your students get the most out of group class – for example, teaching them why and how to modify certain types of poses in
order to practice safely.
With its emphasis on personalizing the practice to meet the needs of each student, yoga therapy is an extremely powerful tool for healing. It is a rich framework for understanding students, piecing together patterns of pathology and identifying the most appropriate practices to meet their individual needs.
But back to the question of how do you manage a number of diverse bodies in a group asana class? While there are many techniques to help you work with groups (the most important one being to educate and empower your students to practice in the way that’s best for them), students with specific conditions would benefit from private yoga therapy. As a yoga teacher, this offers many
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