Holistic Yoga Therapy & Coaching

Established 2004

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Joy Ravelli Holistic Yoga School

Lee, MA

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Purpose

Taught by IAYT Certified Yoga Therapists

Each Module is its own specialized certification

What to expect

We have curated, modernized, and optimized our holistic yoga therapy training into six powerful 50-hour modules.

Holistic Therapy & Life Coaching: Program design, methods and practices.
The Five Elements & Energy Systems: Theory & Application
Mat Pilates, Strength & Mobility for all stages of life.
Philosophy, Practice, Ritual, & Rites for yourself and your community.
Traditional Thai Yoga Bodywork
Somatic Yin, Conscious Movement & Meditation

Style/Lineage

Somatic, Holistic, Science Based & Classic Yoga Philosophy

Additional Information

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Teaching Skills	Design a client intake and progress tracking system for a yoga therapy practice that supports the eight-step process from initial assessment to program evaluation. Teach a yoga therapy client to self-monitor their physical and energetic state and adjust their home practice based on current needs and the eight-step framework. Design a community-based group yoga therapy program for a specific at-risk or specialty population that includes goals, session structure, and an evaluation plan.
Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics	Apply knowledge of regional biomechanics to assess a client's posture, identify movement compensations, and select appropriate therapeutic asana. Apply knowledge of common pathologies and contraindications to modify a yoga therapy session safely for a client with a specific medical condition. Design a five-kosha meditation that addresses each layer of the subtle body, tailored to a specific client condition or therapeutic goal. Apply yoga psychology frameworks alongside DSM awareness to recognize stress-related and mental health patterns in a client and adapt the session accordingly.
Practice Skills	Identify the three doshas, four types of agni, concept of ama, and the tri-guna framework as they apply to Ayurvedic yoga therapy assessment. Design a Yin or Restorative yoga class for a specific therapeutic population that integrates meridian theory, kosha awareness, and individualized prop support. Design a Thai Yoga Bodywork sequence for a specific dosha imbalance that integrates relevant Sen line protocols, breath work, and metta-based mindfulness. Design a group yoga therapy program for a specific marginalized or specialty population that incorporates assessment, eight-limb tools, and a clear community-centered intention. Design a yoga strength and Pilates-informed therapy module for a client with a postural or musculoskeletal concern that progresses from foundational stability to functional movement.
Yoga History & Theory	Create a yoga therapy program that accurately and deeply integrates the foundational texts (Upanishads, Bhagvavad Gita, and Yoga Sutra) into its curriculum, philosophy, and clinical practice. Apply knowledge of the different yoga paths to tailor a therapeutic yoga approach that honors a client's philosophy, temperament, and goals. Design a guided Sutra study practice for a client that traces the path of their kleshas and offers specific practices for each obstacle identified. Identify the Bhagavad Gita's key teachings on the three gunas, the nature of suffering, attachment, greed, anger, and the path to freedom.
Lifestyle & Ethics	Help a client create a sattvic diet and lifestyle plan that accounts for their dosha type, current ama level, cultural background, and therapeutic goals. Apply ethical decision-making to a challenging clinical scenario involving scope-of-practice limits, a referral need, or a boundary consideration with a client. Assess your own current wellbeing, sustainability of practice load, and alignment between your personal sadhana and the demands of your therapeutic role.
Business Skills	Apply the framework of karma and dharma to clarify your own teaching mission and identify one community project or service offering that reflects your path. Explain how collaboration with physicians, mental health professionals, and other healthcare providers expands the scope and effectiveness of a yoga therapy practice. Create a basic clinical intake packet for a yoga therapy practice that includes a health history questionnaire, informed consent form, and initial session structure.

AYC allows each school to state and evaluate the competencies each student acquires. Students rate how well the program delivered them.

Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations

Solo Project Or Presentation
Oral Exam
Written Submission
Direct Observation
Graded Skill Demonstration
Written Exam

Students will be evaluated through a combination of written and oral exams/submissions, and solo projects

AYC Evaluations

AYC also requires the following experience for Level 2 Yoga Teacher badges:

4+ years teaching experience
sessions taught per year

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Program Faculty

Featured Faculty

Joy Ravelli

30 plus years of teaching Holistic yoga, Founder of Purusha Yoga School. Holistic Yoga Certification provider from Level 1 Yoga Teacher to Level 4 Somatic Yoga Therapist. Author of the book Threads: An Everyday Guide to the Yoga Sutras. Dedicated to the mission of Yoga For All.

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San Francisco, CA, US