Program Curriculum

Viniyoga Therapist Training

PROGRAM CONTENT
Over three 11-day training sessions, the following content areas will be emphasized:

1. Yoga philosophy and theory
2. Models of health and human development
3. The therapeutic relationship
4. Communication skills
5. Clinical decision-making skills: interviewing, observation/assessment, treatment planning, and Intervention
6. Application of Yoga methods (asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting and personal ritual) to commonly occurring structural, physiological and emotional conditions
7. Design of practices for groups of students with a similar condition
8. Strategies for Working in the Healthcare System
9. Professional Issues: ethics, business practices, legal aspects of practice

Major Content Areas by Session:
Session 1: Structural Conditions
Session 2: Physiological Health Conditions, Aging and Chronic Illness
Session 3: Psychological Health

PROGRAM FORMAT
The AVI Viniyoga™ Therapist Training Program includes three 11-day sessions where you are able to immerse yourself in the learning experience in a supportive yoga community of fellow students, teachers, and mentors.

Each session includes lectures, yoga practices which are focused on clinical application, case demonstrations, small group work, and guided independent study.

Sessions are spaced approximately 6 months apart to allow time for integration of the material through personal practice, home study assignments, telephone calls with mentors, conference calls with faculty, and work with Yoga therapy clients.

MENTORING
Mentoring and consultation is an important aspect of the development of the Viniyoga™ Therapist. Each student has an experienced Viniyoga Therapist faculty mentor to guide their development in personal practice and Viniyoga Therapy skills. Mentoring includes review of written case studies and consultation at each session, telephone meetings in between sessions and case study teleconferences with Gary Kraftsow and faculty. More extensive individual mentoring is available between sessions and on an ongoing basis after certification for a fee.

PRE-TRAINING HOME STUDY AND RESOURCE LIST
There are pre-training assignments and a resource list to guide your preparation for the training. If you are planning to register for the training, please contact our Student Advisor at studentadvisor@viniyoga.com for a copy of the pre-training home study and resource list.

Participants in the program complete a minimum of 500 hours of study and clinical hours to meet the certification requirements.