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Updated October 2008 Contact Mukunda to receive the latest
updates. This training is based on an integration of Classical Yoga of the Yoga Sutras, insights into Krishnamacharya’s principle of “adapting to the individual”, and the spiritual teachings of his guru, Swami Muktananda. It is both profoundly practical and deeply spiritual. It will enable you to give a detailed assessment of a client’s flexibility and strength and from that information to create a personalized Structural Yoga Therapy™ (SYT) program. The program will be co taught by Mukunda, Karla Geoffroy (www.valley-yoga.com), and Mangala Warner (www.nesyt.com) who have served as his teaching assistants for 5 years. Students will work closely together with Mukunda, his staff and others to set the pace, meeting times, and assist each other in study and practice, for cooperation builds yoga. The dialogue that emerges out of this cooperative effort, builds an ever-deepening understanding of Yoga and the True Self, out of which all healing flows. This training is for certified yoga teachers and licensed health professionals with a grounding in yoga practice as sadhana with a minimum of 2 years of regular practice. Those teachers/therapists who have experience working with a specialty population (pregnancy, aging, arthritis, etc.) need to dialog with Mukunda to decide whether their goals can be met with SYT training. SYT can improve all conditions though it may not be the ideal training for you objectives. It is not recommended for those students who have no medical training yet wish to work in a medical environment. For those students a training as a physical therapist or other medical training is recommended. Certification consists of 700 hours study (300 contact hours and 400 non-contact) over 24 training days spanning a year. The course consists of:- • 300 contact hours
consisting of 180 hrs. Class hours (7.5 hrs. per day) and This course curriculum follows the guidelines of the Yoga Alliance 500 hr. registry program, but it is not a registered school. Students can become registered by applying to the Yoga Alliance (under their section D requirements). We are working with the International Assoc. of Yoga Therapy to create new professional training standards. Curriculum - * A day by day syllabus of the course can be sent upon request. The initial 3 day session will cover all SYT techniques (SYT, chapters 7-8; 15-20) and begin the process of learning functional anatomy and kinesiology of asana (SYT chapters 11-16). Students will study Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras especially those relevant to SYT practice in chapter 2; how to read the signs of beneficial and detrimental yogasana practice. Required reading – SYT and Mukunda’s Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The second phase of the training covering the next 4 – 3 day sessions (3 - 4 day sessions in UK) will be devoted to body reading covered in SYT chapters 9-10 and adapted physical therapy procedures to test flexibility (range of motion) using a goniometer and how to isolate and test muscle strength. Details of this procedure are shown in the SYT Physical Examination Manual and a DVD of the procedure (available only to certificate students). These sessions will help teachers make the transition from teaching classes to working one on one. Students will complete homework assignments mentored by Mangala and Karla and supervised by Mukunda. You will be encouraged to sit in on other styles of yoga to learn first hand their benefits and potential detriments. You will receive an assessment and SYT recommendations from Mukunda. SYT graduates will assist during classes and be your mentors in learning this procedure in person when possible, or via email and phone. The final phase of the training will consist of 3 – 3 day sessions (2 -4 day sessions in UK) and will focus on how to make SYT recommendations to learn guidelines for working with a host of common issues detailed in the SYT Papers – primarily on musculoskeletal aches, pains, conditions, and injuries. Those teachers/therapists who previously worked with a specialty population (pregnancy, aging, arthritis, etc.) need to dialog with Mukunda to decide whether their goals can be met with SYT training. A follow up individual SYT session with Mukunda is given during this period. Students will be working with Mukunda and mentors observing and understanding individual sessions; counseling skills, polishing your personal practice. Ayurvedic and Yogic principles of adapting to the individual will be presented based on Mukunda’s newest book Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. Each student is required to write a case study paper on a client with a structural challenge. SYT Certification Training Site in US and
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an adjacent motel go to Directions.
At the first meeting students can meet
to arrange car pools, motels, and housing in local students homes. May 1-3, 2009 Introductory session June 12-14, 2009 July 17-19, 2009 Aug. 28-30, 2009 Oct. 2-4, 2009 Nov. 6-8, 2009 Jan. 22-24, 2010 March 5-7, 2010 SYT Certification Training Site in Postponed until Spring 2010 Application for Certification as a A minimum of 24 students must register for the certification
program not later than Nov. 20, 2008 for Once you are ready to apply for the full program, have an interview with Mukunda to discuss your compatibility for taking the training. When accepted you will be asked to sign a contract. This contract includes making a commitment to attend all classes, and make payment arrangements for the entire course. Those who miss classes will have the opportunity to repeat the classes they missed next time the program is offered, tentatively beginning in spring 2011. The application is to include a brief resume of your yoga and health education background and a letter stating your goals for attending this program. Costs for the program Those who are undecided may attend the first session and pay separately for it at Anyone may attend all or any portion of this training for personal benefit without seeking professional SYT certification; payable at the rate of $15 (£10)/hr. £75 per daily session. The full course fee is $4500 ( In addition to these course fees, certification students will also need to allow for the additional costs of required readings, videos, and an optional scoliometer exam tool. The Structural Yoga Therapy Examination Manual, DVD of the SYT Manual, goniometer tool for measuring ROM, and 2 individual sessions with Mukunda are included in the cost of the program. No one will be denied training due to lack of funds, contact Mukunda if you wish to propose other payment plans. Requirements for Certification as a Material to be mastered for certification includes - • Names and actions of 35 surface muscles (kinesiology) • Ayurveda as it applies to personalized practice, modifying
recommendations for the dosha that is imbalances, based on Mukunda’s Ayurvedic
Yoga Therapy book. NOTE - Missed training dates cannot be made up, except by taking the session in the next London or Massachusetts training. Certification will be given as a sign of your competency to work with individual clients in the SYT method and a willingness to maintain an ongoing relationship with Mukunda, his staff and other graduates. Required NOTE - Course material can be ordered at any time. Course materials such as the SYT Examination Manual and DVD are only sold to registered students. . Structural Yoga Therapy by Mukunda Stiles. Buy now Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Mukunda Stiles. Buy now Yoga Therapy for Knees and Shoulders by Mukunda Stiles. Buy now Joint Freeing Series – DVD by Mukunda Stiles and Holly Minor. Buy now Scoliometer - for screening of spinal curvature (scoliosis) - highly recommended, not required. Buy now Recommended Reading Once you have mastered foundational
anatomy and kinesiology from SYT chapters 11-16, deepen your knowledge of
topics in the program; especially of Anatomy (see Chris Jarney. Concise Book
of Muscles. Publishers Advanced Trainings The following advanced trainings are open to anyone but specifically for SYT graduates to maintain their on going education requirement. Potential sponsors for these workshops and other topics are encouraged to contact Mukunda.
Certified Structural Yoga Therapists Please see the separate page - Certified Structural Yoga Therapists - for details. SYT Case Study Papers Please see SYT papers for case studies written by certified Structural Yoga Therapists.
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