Maria is a Guest Faculty in this training program. She will teach Introduction to Ayurveda, and Ayurveda and Mood. Participants will learn an evidence-based practice for both depression and anxiety, and ancient strategies from both Tantric and Classical Yoga traditions for self-care. LifeForce Yoga Practitioners learn Yogic practices supported by current research in psycho-neurobiology to help...
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This two-week Integrative Yoga Therapy intensive module forms the foundation of the Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga Program. The focus is on the theory and vision of Yoga therapy and the application of Yoga therapy for specific focus groups. Through this module you will learn how to design and teach Yoga programs for groups with specific...
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Utilizing the techniques of ancient yoga practices, modern Structural Yoga Therapy techniques, Integrative Therapeutic yoga models and Ayurvedic yoga concepts, this program delves deeply into hands-on assessment tools and their practical treatment applications. Using the Panchamayakosha model of Yoga Therapy, the human body will be studied as a sacred temple with all of its myriad...
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The “Season of the Sleepy Bear,” is the late winter/early spring time when the heaviness of the longer nights, damper weather & the congestion of the earth is felt within us and around us. The Spring season is the best season of the year to cleanse and lighten, shedding old constructs and embracing new ideas...
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Signing up for the Golden Lotus Level is the next step in facilitated cleansing. In addition to the superior Spring Cleanse you would receive at the Bliss Level, you will receive the following: 3 Skype sessions with Maria (you can schedule these at the 3 stages of the Spring Cleanse, or choose other dates) –...
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Maria will teach Anatomy of Movement/kinesiology as part of the IYT 500 Hour program. This module prepare you for the use of asana in healing musculoskeletal injuries through an in-depth study of kinesiology and understanding the effects of asana in strengthening, stabilizing and creating flexibility in every joint of the body. This study includes modifications...
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