Yoga Alliance and Massage Therapy CE Credits

Join us to learn the healing principles rooted in the science of yoga. Each course will offer the blessing of fundamental yoga poses based in the science of anatomy, physiology, and the alignment principles of yoga. You will gain confidence in your ability to self-heal and have additional understanding and skills to share. "Allow me to introduce you to yoga as a healing art." Lillah

“Lillah’s students are taken beyond their own mental limitations of what they and their bodies are capable of. She offers an amazing gift: to teach people to trust themselves and their bodies again.”

          —Kimberly Drye, Asheville, NC, R.Y.T. 200

Healing Our Backs with Yoga TM

Instructor/ Director - Lillah Schwartz

Are you a yoga teacher, massage therapist or a person with back pain? Learn the therapeutic
application of yoga for back, neck and shoulder conditions. A national expert in yoga's structural benefits, Lillah offers this signature course to help you tap into yoga's healing and strengthening power.

Ideal for;
• People with Back Pain

• Llifestyle Students
• Nurses & other Health Professionals
• Massage Therapists
• Yoga Teachers

This course is divided into three phases or levels;

Phase one is open to all students, massage therapists and yoga teachers for CEUs,

Phase two is open to teachers in training at both the 200/500-hour levels,

Phase three completes the 200 hrs of yoga therapy training.

Pre-requisites for the full course include two years of teaching experience, a background in anatomy, and a 200 or 500-hour teaching certificate which may be obtained through the Transformation Yoga Teacher Trainings at Lighten Up Yoga.

Phase 1 - Two Weekends:
August 24-26, 2012 - Principles of Self-applied Back Care
September 21-23, 2012 - Anatomy of Movement, Shoulder & Back Extensions

Students learn:
• the therapeutic application of yoga poses
for a variety back, neck and shoulder conditions
• a practical knowledge of anatomy
• how to identify and correct muscular imbalances
• how to safely build flexibility and strength
• how yoga improves the health of your joints
• how yoga can increase endorphins and reduce pain
• How yoga can integrate the body, mind, and spirit

Each 13 hour weekend includes: asana (pose) practices, pranayama (breath) practices, anatomy studies, relaxation training, pose sequencing principles, meditation and pain management, and more.

Phase 1, Two weekends: 13 hours/13CEUs each for massage therapists and yoga teachers

Cost: $430 for both or $240 for one.  ENROLL NOW

Phase 1 Weekend Hours:
Friday 6:45 pm to 9:15 pm
Saturday 10:30 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

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" I have practiced and taken Hatha yoga from several yogis that were trained by Masters. I have never learned more about getting the most of each asana than I did with Lillah." D. Nodden, Massage Therapist.

"The most comprehensive and intelligent yoga class or CEU class I have taken. Lillah is very informed, experienced and concise in her presentation." Allen Frost, Cert. Rolfer & Cranial-Sacral Therapist

Phase 2 - Two Weekends:
October 19 -21, 2012 - Pelvic Stability and Asymmetry in Yoga
November 30- December 2, 2012 - Spinal Conditions and Practice Guidelines

As students of Yoga, we know that the gift of yoga is the journey. Continue to hone your skills and widen your skill set with Phase 2 of Healing Our Backs with Yoga TM.

Learn to develop the pelvic floor, understand asymmetry and scoliosis, and learn how to map your body and create better balance. Discover reliable yoga applications for special back conditions, plus progress and refine your inversion, pranayama, and meditation practices.

Phase 2, Two weekends: 20 hours each may be attended individually with permission from the instructor.

Cost: $480 for both or $275 for one. ENROLL NOW

Phase 2 Weekend hours:
Friday 2 - 5 pm & 6:45 - 9 pm
Saturday 10:30 - 6:30 pm, with lunch break from 1:30- 2:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 - 12 noon & 1 - 3:30 pm

Yoga Therapy Training and Certification in Healing Our Backs with Yoga TM.

Phase 3 - 2013 Dates TBA :
Seven Day Focus Week: Structural Assessment and Sequence Plans

200-Hour Yoga Therapy Specialty Training Requirements:
Yoga teachers who have a 200 hr certificate and have taught classes for a minimum of 2 years will be required to attend the full 500 hr one year course which will include the 4 weekends in Healing Our Backs with Yoga TM. Additionally some form of anatomy training prior to this course is required. To complete the yoga therapy training an additional focus week will be scheduled the following year for an additional fee.
(See fees for the 500 hr course and add $1000)

Fast Track: Is for yoga teachers who already hold a 500 hr certificate and have completed a course in anatomy and physiology. You will need to attend all four weekends plus the additional focus week.
$2282 includes course manual and $50 non-refundable application fee.

Pay in full $2132 when you register and save $150.
There is a 3.5% added to administer payment plan.

- 8 Month Payment Plan with registration & deposit on or before July 1st 2012
Deposit = $300 then, seven payments of $295 to begin 8/1/12 and paid each month.
3.5% is added to administer payment plan. Final payment - February 1, 2013.

-12 Month Payment Plan with registration & deposit on or before July 1st 2012
Deposit = $300 then, 11 payments of $188 to begin 8/1/12 and paid each month.
3.5% is added to administer payment plan. Final payment - June 1, 2013.

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To Learn more about Lillah and view her teaching please go to lillahschwartz.com