The basic program (level 1) will focus on the musculoskeletal system. Classes will 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.
Program Benefits
Students who successfully complete this program will be better equipped to work with various medical specialists, chiropractors, osteopaths and physical therapists in clinical settings to help treat common ailments and conditions.
General Information
Course and program requirements, schedules and tuition are subject to change; and additional fees may be incurred for books and materials. Click here to review all policies prior to enrollment. For additional information, contact the Center for Religion and Spirituality at (310) 338-2799 or yoga@lmu.edu, or contact the program facilitators directly (listed below under 'Faculty').
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Registration + Fees
Begins: October 6, 2018
Tuition: $3,615
Books + Materials Fees: $300-$375 (estimate only)Prerequisite: Completed 200-hour Yoga teacher training, and admission into the program.
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Schedule
Classes meet once a month on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
2018-2019 Schedule
- October 6-7, 2018
- November 3-4
- December 1-2
- January 5-6, 2019
- January 26-27
- February 16-17
- March 16-17
- April 13-14
- May 18-19
- June 29-30
- July 13-14
- August 3-4
2017-2018 Schedule
- October 7-8, 2017
- November 4-5
- December 2-3
- January 6-7, 2018
- January 27-28
- February 24-25
- March 17-18
- April 14-15
- May 19-20
- June 30-July 1
- July 14-15
- August 4-5
Location
LMU Westchester Campus
1 LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045 -
Faculty
Instructors
- Larry Payne, Facilitator
- Kathleen Ross-Allee
Lecturers
- Jamie Champion
- Lori Rubenstein Fazzio, D.P.T.
- Eden Goldman, D.C.
- Linda Lack, Ph.D.
- Surendra Mehta
- Richard Miller
- Rick Morris, D.C.
- Steve Paredes, D.C.
- Matthew J. Taylor, Ph.D.
- Felicia Tomasko
- Fay VanDerKar-Levinson, Ph.D.
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Course Requirements
Students must complete a total of 13.5 semester hours in coursework with a letter grade of 'B-' or higher in each course to receive a certificate of completion. Please refer to the course catalog for required text, class meeting location, and other general information.
Coursework: YRTX 811
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Course Descriptions
YRTX 811
Yoga Therapy Rx I
13.5 Semester HoursYoga Therapy is a synthesis of the ageless wisdom from the East with the most recent knowledge in complementary health from the West, and is a means to manage illness or facilitate healing. This basic course will focus on the musculoskeletal system. Classes will 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. Prerequisite: 200-hour Yoga teacher training.