Level I Program
The Yoga Therapy Rx Level I certificate program will focus on the musculoskeletal system. Students will meet one weekend a month for a year and address principles of practice, anatomy for yoga teachers, the origin and treatment of common low back, upper back, knee and hip problems. In addition the course will cover communication tools for working with doctors including reading reports and understanding terminology and clinical notes such as S.O.A.P. notes.
General Information
As a prerequisite, participants in the Level I certification are required to have completed a 200-hour Yoga teacher training or its equivalent in seminars, workshops, private or supervised group classes. Participants seeking certification at Level I be required to attend all courses, satisfactorily complete homework assignments and achieve passing grades on all exams. Any exceptions such as make up hours or exams are at the discretion of the staff or faculty. Certification at Level I is required for entry into Level II. Participants who complete the Level I in the Yoga Therapy Rx certificate program will earn a total of 13.5 Continuing Education Units from LMU Extension and a certificate of completion from the University. The tuition for Level I is $2,980. Please see specifics below. Schedules and tuition are subject to change. Please check the website for updates.
Application and Registration
Application to the program is required prior to enrollment. All applicants are required to enclose three a completed application form (download here) with letters of recommendation, documented completion of the prerequisite 200-hour Yoga teacher training, and a personal statement. Any questionable applications will be reviewed on an individual basis. If accepted, enroll in the Level I courses my submitting an enrollment form via direct mail, fax; or contact LMU Extension at 310.338.1971 to handle your registration over the phone. Additionally, individual enrollment for each course is available online.
SCHEDULE
Fall 2009
Location: University Hall
Time: Saturdays 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule: Saturday, October 3, 2009
Instructor: Larry Payne Ph.D., E-RYT 500
Topics: Definition & History of Yoga Therapy, Teacher Student/Client Evaluations, Observation of Student/Client
Schedule: Sunday, October 4, 2009
Instructors: Faye Levinson Ph.D. & Rick Morris D.C.,CYT
Topics: Yoga RX 8-Step Wellness Program, Prime of Life Yoga Basics, Prime of Life Yoga Routine
Schedule: Saturday, November 7, 2009
Instructor: Sherry Brourman P.T., E-RYT500
Topics: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Skeletal System (Lower Body)
Schedule: Sunday, November 8, 2009
Instructor: Sherry Brourman P.T., E-RYT500
Topics: Muscular System (Lower Body), Medical Terminologies, Anatomy & Kinesiology of Asanas
Schedule: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Instructor: Sherry Brourman P.T., E-RYT500
Topics: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Skeletal System (Upper Body)
Schedule: Sunday, December 6, 2009
Instructor: Sherry Brourman P.T., E-RYT500
Topics: Muscular System (Upper Body), Medical Terminologies, Anatomy & Kinesiology of Asanas
Spring 2010
Location: University Hall
Time: Saturdays 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule: Saturday, January 23, 2010
Instructor: Leslie Kaminoff
Topics: Anatomy of Breathing for Yoga Teachers (I), Pranayama Routine and Chanting
Schedule: Sunday, January 24, 2010
Instructor: Leslie Kaminoff
Topics: Anatomy of Breathing (II), Pranayama Routine and Chanting
Schedule: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Instructor: Rick Morris D.C.,CYT
Topics: Review of lower back anatomy & kinesiology, Medical Terminologies, Common Lower Back Problems (Flexion Faults)
Schedule: Sunday, February 7, 2010
Instructor: Rick Morris D.C.,CYT
Topics: Common Lower Back Problems (Extension Faults)
Schedule: Saturday, March 6, 2010
Instructor: Rick Morris D.C.,CYT
Topics: Review of Upper Back & Neck Anatomy & Kinesiology, Medical Terminologies, Common Upper Back & Neck Problems (Part I)
Schedule: Sunday, March 7, 2010
Instructor: Rick Morris D.C., CYT
Topics: Common Upper Back & Neck Problems (Part II), Reading Doctors’ Reports Including Xrays & MRIs
Schedule: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Instructor: Larry Payne Ph.D., E-RYT 500
Topics: Prime of Life Yoga Techniques, Designing Prime of Life Routines for Ailments Improved by General Conditioning
Schedule: Sunday, April 11, 2010
Instructors: Larry Payne Ph.D., E-RYT 500 & Jamie Shaw M. P.T., CYT
Topics: Yoga Therapy for Upper Back, Yoga Therapy for Lower Back
Schedule: Saturday, May 1, 2010
Instructors: Larry Payne Ph.D., E-RYT 500, & Rick Morris D.C., CYT
Topics: Payne Morris Functional Yoga Evaluation Procedure, Overview of the System, Introduction of the Tools (I), Major Areas of the Body, Testing Procedures
Schedule: Sunday, May 2, 2010
Instructors: Larry Payne Ph.D., E-RYT 500, & Rick Morris D.C., CYT
Topics: Introduction of the Tools (II), Lung Capacity, Quality of Life Test
Summer 2010
Location: University Hall
Time: Saturdays 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Schedule: Saturday, June 5, 2010
Instructors: Larry Payne Ph.D., E-RYT 500 & Rick Morris D.C., CYT
Topics: Review of the Tools for the Payne Morris Functional Yoga Procedures, Case Studies
Schedule: Sunday, June 6, 2010
Instructor: Larry Payne Ph.D., E-RYT 500
Topics: Ethics of Teaching Yoga, Qualities of a Yoga Teacher, Business of Teaching Yoga
Schedule: Saturday, July 10, 2010
Instructor: Rick Morris D.C.
Topics: Review of Shoulder Anatomy & Kinesiology, Medical Terminologies, Common Shoulder Problems
Schedule: Sunday, July 11, 2010
Instructor: Linda Lack Ph.D.
Topics: Yoga Rx Solutions to Common Shoulder Problems, Case Studies
Schedule: Saturday, August 7, 2010
Instructor: Rick Morris D.C., CYT
Topics: Review of Knee Anatomy & Kinesiology, Medical Terminologies, Common Knee Problems
Schedule: Sunday, August 8, 2010
Instructor: Rick Morris D.C., CYT
Topics: Review of Hip Anatomy & Kinesiology, Medical Terminologies, Common Hip Problems
Schedule: Saturday, August 28, 2010
Instructor: Sherry Brourman P.T., E-RYT500
Topics: Evaluation & Observation of Knee & Hip Problems, Gait Training
Schedule: Sunday, August 29, 2010
Instructor: Sherry Brourman P.T., E-RYT500
Topics: Yoga Rx Solutions for Knee & Hip Problems, Graduation Dinner