I have done extensive research online and Im down to a few choices. I had an injury to my back that ViniYoga has helped me deal with it. I have found my true calling in teaching this style (therapy at least) and giving up my design career that required long sitting hours. Studying ViniYoga requires a teacher training certificate a lot of times (and its extremely expensive), so which STYLE of Yoga would be a good transition to therapy-based programs? Any ideas of where to study? Which style is best suited for someone inflexible and not into crazy poses? I have an ashram in the Bahamas in mind (actually cheaper in costs than ones here in CA), maybe LMU, Santa Barbara Yoga Center, Yoga Adventure in Hawaii, Yoga Blend in Burbank, CA – Larry Payne’s program. Oh and any help on where to find financial assistance for these programs do tell…..Please help. I WISH i could afford the ViniYoga Institute ($10K for 8 weeks) but thats not realistic.
I do know of the posture people Egoscue and Esther Gokhale – but dont think they “train” people. I need to know where to start – although this would be a great supplement in addition to learning basics. I def decided NOT to train at an ashram btw
since i rehabbed doing exercises that also included yoga type exercises
i’ll just throw this in as a supplement that you might draw additional ideas from for a therapy base.. Its called the Egoscue Method. i was horribly inflexible when i started and it ended the pain i was in for yrs.
cheap to pick up ideas from too since there are books available.(on Amazon?) think there might be updated versions since i had to do therapy yrs. ago.
just wanted to add my part even tho its not what you asked for.
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Take a look at Diamond Dallas Page’s YRG workout. It is yoga based but they also added in some mixed martial arts movements and other exercises so your body not only becomes flexible but also strengthens your core. I know they do certifications courses in Los Angeles but not sure when.
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I had a friend (who happens to have several physical limitations) get 2 certificates for yoga therapy from LMU and enjoyed the courses and is now happily teaching her own classes.
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I think you can go with hatha yoga form.. Personally, I found it complete and very powerful. Learn the Complete breathing techniques and their benefits is great and it will boost your energy level.
By the way, you can refer to this free e-course for more poses their benefits and the breathing exercises: http://www.yoga-health-beauty-energy.com
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