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1200-Therapeutics Certification
Directed by JJ Gormley
This program is for those teachers interested in the healing aspects of yoga. This course will adapt the practice of yoga with other systems of healing to help individuals facing health challenges. Yoga Therapy focuses on a healing journey to bring balance to the body, mind and spirit. To complete this program, teachers must fulfill 500 hours of coursework beyond the 700-hr curriculum listed above, plus the writing of a 20-page research paper on a therapeutic topic.
Requirements include the 500 hours of coursework as outlined below which is above and beyond the 700-Hour curriculum. Of the 500 hours of coursework for this program, 270 hours must be contact hours with JJ Gormley, and the remaining 230 can be with other approved teachers. The applicant will take workshops on the topic of Yoga Therapy in the following categories.
| Category | Total Hours | JJ | Other Teachers |
| Anatomy/Physiology: Includes both human physical anatomy and physiology (bodily systems, organs, etc.) and energy anatomy and physiology (chakras, nadis, etc.). | 110 | 28 | 82 |
| Ayurveda, Diet & Nutrition: Includes instruction and practice of Ayurveda (or other healing modality on approval) including learning to read the pulse and other diagnostic tools from Ayurveda. | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| Techniques and Theory of Yoga Therapy: Includes training in how to observe & assist clients with various ailments. | 90 | 90 | 0 |
| Therapeutic Application Training and Practice: | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| Yoga Philosophy/Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers: Includes the study of yoga philosophies, yoga lifestyle, Sanskrit, Ayurveda, and ethics for yoga teachers. | 60 | 20 | 40 |
| Practicum: Includes the practice of working one-on-one with clients with ailments, under direction of JJ, and receving feedback. Also includes observing others therapeutic teaching, hearing/giving feedback, and assisting students while someone else is working with the student. | 140 | 2 | 68 |
| Independent Study: One research papers is required, of 15-20 pages in length and must be submitted before requesting the final exam. The final exam is a comprehensive, open-book, take-home exam. | |||
| Total Hours | 500 | 270 | 230 |
Prerequisites and Application Process
1200-Hour Therapeutics applicants must have five years of practice and 1000 hours of teaching yoga before graduation.
Most people complete the 1200-Hour program in about 5-7 years; however you have up to ten years to complete all requirements.
The application questions should be answered openly and honestly. Use as many words as you would like to answer the questions fully. We would like to get a good picture of you as a person on as many levels as possible: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. Questions on your religious background and spiritual practices are a way to get to know you better and will in no way prejudice our decision about your suitability for this program. Please be sure to include your name on each page of your typed responses to the questions and on the top page please give us your complete name, address, phones, email and fax.
Fees
Please complete the application questions, and submit 4 references (2 personal and 2 from yoga teachers) along with the $30 Application Fee. Once accepted into the program, the administration fee for the program must be paid. Payment plans may be arranged if necessary. This administrative fee covers the development and maintenance of the program. All classes, workshops and retreats to complete the program requirements must be paid as you register for them directly to the Yoga Studio or Center hosting the workshop.
Each Program Administrative Fee is $1500.
Application fee and Administrative Fees are non-refundable.
Last modified: Friday, 27-Apr-2007 16:12:05 EDT