Syllabus
2021 – 2023
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Level 2 Module 1: Yoga Therapy for Musculoskeletal Ailments
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Directors: Tess O’Hern and Cheri Dostal Ryba
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Level 2 – Month 1: August 27-28, 2022
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Introduction to the Annamaya Kosha + Professional Practice of Yoga Therapy – Directors |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Anatomical Overview and Medical Terminology (Part 1) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Assessment Through the Panchamaya Model (Cheri 12:30-2:30) Physical Assessment (Tess 3-5:30pm) |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 3 hours Online – Anatomical Overview and Medical Terminology (Part 2) – Tess O’Hern |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (1) September 11, 2022 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
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Level 2 – Month 2: September 24-25, 2022
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Evaluation and Assessment for the Upper Back and Neck (Part 1) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Principles of Working One-On-One, S.O.A.P. Notes – Tess O’Hern and Megan McCarver |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Evaluation and Assessment for the Upper Back and Neck (Part 2) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Therapeutic Protocol for the Upper Back and Neck – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (2) October 2, 2022 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Tess O’Hern |
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Level 2 – Month 3 October 22-23, 2022
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Evaluation and Assessment for the Lower Back (Part 1) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Yoga Therapy Course Planning: Vyuda Model – Katie Allen |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Evaluation and Assessment for the Lower Back (Part 2) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Therapeutic Protocol for the Lower Back – Tess O’Hern |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (3) November 6, 2022 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
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Level 2 – Month 4 November 12-13, 2022
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Evaluation and Assessment for the Pelvis / Hips (Part 1) – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Yoga Therapy Course Planning: Panchamaya Model – Megan McCarver |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Evaluation and Assessment for the Pelvis / Hips (Part 2) – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Therapeutic Protocol for the Pelvis / Hips – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (4) December 4, 2022 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Tess O’Hern |
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Level 2 – Month 5 January 14-15, 2023
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Evaluation and Assessment for the Lower Extremities (Part 1) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Understanding Scope of Practice for the Annamaya Kosha – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Evaluation and Assessment for the Lower Extremities (Part 2) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Therapeutic Protocol for the Lower Extremities – Tess O’Hern |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (5) January 29, 2023 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
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Level 2 – Month 6 February 11-12, 2023
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Evaluation and Assessment for the Shoulders (Part 1) – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Development of Disease and Setting Priorities – Dr. Dhurga Reddy |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Evaluation and Assessment for the Shoulders (Part 2) – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Therapeutic Protocol for the Shoulders – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (6) February 19, 2023 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Tess O’Hern |
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Level 2 – Month 7 March 25-26, 2023
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Summary of all Annamaya Assessment Protocols (Part 1) – Tess O’Hern and Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Principles and Skills for Educating Clients – Megan McCarver |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Summary of all Annamaya Assessment Protocols (Part 2) – Tess O’Hern and Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Student Practicum for the Annamaya Module – Tess O’Hern and Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (7) April 7, 2023 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Tess O’Hern and Cheri Dostal Ryba |
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Level 2 Module 2: Yoga Therapy for the Energetic Body
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Director: Tess O’Hern
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Level 2 – Month 8 April 22-23, 2023
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System (Part 1) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Introduction to the Pranamaya Kosha – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Anatomy and Physiology of the Respiratory System (Part 2) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Application of Yoga Therapy Tools: Pranayama – Juris Zinbergs |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (8) April 30, 2023 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Tess O’Hern |
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Level 2 – Month 9 May 20-21, 2023
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System (Part 1) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System and Yoga Therapy Applications – Allison Prince |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System and Yoga Therapy Protocol (Part 2) – Cheri |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Assessment Through the Chakras and Yoga Therapy Applications for Chakra Imbalances – Megan McCarver |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (9) June 4, 2023 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Tess O’Hern |
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Level 2 – Month 10 June 24-25, 2023
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Evaluation and Assessment of Neurological Disorders and Yoga Therapy Protocol (Part 1) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Anatomy of the Nervous System, Stress in Society and Yoga Therapy Applications – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Evaluation and Assessment of Neurological Disorders and Yoga Therapy Protocol (Part 2) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Applications of Yoga Therapy for Traumatic Injuries and Physical Trauma – Tess O’Hern |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess O’Hern |
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Level 2 – Month 11 July 15-16, 2023
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Yoga Therapy Applications for the Digestive System (Part 1) – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Anatomy and Physiology of the Digestive System – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Yoga Therapy Applications for the Digestive System (Part 2) – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Assessment and Integration of Digestive System – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (10) July 30, 2023 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Tess O’Hern |
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Level 2 – Month 12 August 12-13, 2023
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – The Relaxation Response and Guided Imagery (Part 1) – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Patient / Client Communication Protocol – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | The Relaxation Response and Guided Imagery (Part 2) – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Assessment and Integration of Content from a Multi-Dimensional Garden Yoga Therapist Perspective – Eden Goldman |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess |
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Level 2 – Month 13 September 9-10, 2023
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| Asynchronous | To be completed before Saturday | 2 hours Online – Summary of Major Human Systems (Part 1) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Evaluation Measures for Yoga Therapy Programs – Bina Parkeh |
| Zoom | Saturday 12:30 – 3:30pm | Summary of Major Human Systems (2) – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Integration of Major Human Systems Through Observation – Tess O’Hern and supporting faculty |
| Asynchronous | To be completed before Sunday Mentorship | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am | (11) September 24, 2023 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 11:00am – L2 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Tess O’Hern |
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Level 3 Module 1: Yoga Therapy for the Mental / Emotional / Spiritual Bodies
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L3MOD1 Directors: Katie Allen and Megan McCarver
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Practicum Directors: Katie Allen and Megan McCarver
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Level 3 – Month 14: October 7-8 2023
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Intro to Module 3 and Practicum – Katie and Megan |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Introduction to the Manomaya and Vijnanamaya Koshas, Overview and Assessment – Katie Allen |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Applications of Yoga Therapy for Depression and Chronic Fatigue – Megan McCarver |
| Asynchronous | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Katie | |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm | (12) November 12, 2023 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Megan McCarver |
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Level 3 – Month 15: December 2-3, 2023
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Application of Guided Imagery Tools for Mental Health Conditions – Amy Harper |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Applications of Yoga Therapy Tools: Meditation – Megan McCarver |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Applications of Yoga Therapy for Anxiety – Megan McCarver |
| Asynchronous | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Megan | |
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Level 3 – Month 16: January 6-7, 2024
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Application of Yoga Therapy for Grief – Cheri Dostal Ryba |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Applications of Yoga Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Teens – Megan McCarver |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Yoga Therapy Applications for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue and Sleep Conditions – Megan McCarver |
| Asynchronous | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Megan | |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm | (13) January 21, 2024 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Megan McCarver |
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Level 3 – Month 17: February 3-4, 2024
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Implementing Yoga Therapy Programs in Treatment Centers – Kathy DuVernet |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Applications of Yoga Therapy for Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders – Kathy DuVernet |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Yoga Therapy as Lifestyle Medicine – Katie Allen |
| Asynchronous | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Katie Allen | |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm | (14) February 18, 2024 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Megan McCarver |
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Level 3 – Month 18: March 9-10, 2024
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Introduction to the Anandamaya Kosha – Megan McCarver |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Cultivating Listening and Presence as Yoga Therapists – Kathy DuVernet |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Applications of Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain – Megan McCarver |
| Asynchronous | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Megan McCarver | |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm | (15) March 17, 2024 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Megan McCarver |
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Level 3 Module 2: Integrative Medicine and Special Populations
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Directors: Katie Allen and Megan McCarver
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Level 3 – Month 19: April 13-14, 2024
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Implementing Yoga Therapy Programs in Universities – Aurea Victoria |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Yoga Therapy Applications for Women’s Health (Fertility + Menopause) – Dhurga Reddy |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | The Evidence Informed Practice of Yoga and Cancer Care – Katie Allen |
| Asynchronous | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Katie | |
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Level 3 – Month 20: May 4-5, 2024
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Annamaya Integration – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Yoga Therapy for Clients with Disabilities, Family Members / Care Takers, Children with Special Needs – Tess and Megan |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | End of Life Care and Yoga Therapy in Hospice – Andrea Deerheart and Megan McCarver |
| Asynchronous | 2 hours asynchronous Online – Tess | |
| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm | (16) May 19, 2024 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Megan McCarver |
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Level 3 – Month 21: June 8-9, 2024
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Working with an Integrative Healthcare Team – Tess O’Hern |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Summary of Yoga Therapy Course Planning for Mental / Emotional / Energetic Bodies Monday – Megan McCarver |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Integration of Mental / Emotional / Energetic Bodies Through Observation – Megan McCarver and Katie Allen |
| Asynchronous | 4 hours asynchronous Online – Megan (relating to assessment) | |
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Level 3 – Month 22: July 21, 2024
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| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm | (17) July 21, 2024 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Megan McCarver |
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Level 3 – Month 23: August 11, 2024
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| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm | (18) August 11, 2024 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Megan McCarver |
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Level 3 – Month 24: September 15, 2024
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| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm | (19) September 15, 2024 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Megan McCarver |
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Level 3 – Month 25: October 13, 2024
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| Zoom | Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm | (20) October 13, 2024 – C6 Sunday 9:00 – 12:00pm – L3 Mentorship / Practicum Preparation – Megan McCarver |
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Level 3 – Month 26: November 2-3, 2024
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| Zoom | Saturday 8:00 – 11:00am | Boundaries and Ethics of Being a Yoga Therapist – Megan McCarver |
| Zoom or In Person | Saturday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Creating a Thriving Yoga Therapy Business! – Katie Allen |
| Zoom or In Person | Sunday 12:30 – 5:30pm | Trainees Final Presentations |
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