Course Description

This 5-module, 2-hours per module (for CEU's there is a certificate for 1 CEU), rolling enrollment, (you can start anytime),  self-paced  course was designed as part of a study to determine readiness to use therapeutic yoga in PT practice by physical therapists who are novices in yoga.

Each module has a didactic lecture video with citations, followed by an experiential practical class where those new principles are practiced and developed. Downloadable handouts for each are available, as is the audio file for the practice class.

If you read our research and want access to the course material, please email Dr. Taylor at info@smartsafeyoga.com and he'll give you access.


No credit card information needed, so DO NOT enter your credit card information. [When you click on "Register" credit card fields appear, but disappears without you having to submit credit card information when you submit the coupon code you were given in a separate email.

If you have any questions or would like to learn additional information about this study, please feel free to contact us by  email (info@smartsafeyoga.com).

Director

Matthew J. Taylor, PT, PhD, C-IAYT

Dr. Taylor leads training programs and creates resources to incorporate smart, safe yoga for the international yoga community. Smart Safe Yoga fosters intelligent, creative and mindful sources of information and tools for yoga teachers, students, yoga therapists and conventional medical professionals who want to incorporate yoga principles into their practices and studios. His leadership in the field of yoga safety and science has made him an expert in yoga safety and injuries. Personally, he can attribute yoga to both changing his life and easing his chronic back pain. For more details see here.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the study!

    • Welcome and Orientation to the Course

    • Participation Disclaimer

    • The Discussion Board
  • 2

    Module #1 Lecture

    • Module 1 Video Lecture

    • Handout from Module # 1 Lecture

    • Reflecting on what you heard and saw...
  • 3

    Module # 1 Lab/Experiential

    • Module 1 Video Lab

    • Don't know asanas? Use this link first before the lab...

    • Handout from Module # 1 Lab

    • Reflecting on what you experienced...
  • 4

    Module # 2 Lecture

    • Module 2 Video Lecture

    • ASU Module 2 Lecture Handout

    • Reflecting on what you heard and saw...
  • 5

    Module # 2 Lab/Experiential

    • The video for Module # 2 Lab...even though the title slide says Lecture!

    • Handout for Module # 2 Lab

    • Reflecting on what you experienced...
  • 6

    Module # 3 Lecture

    • The Module # 3 lecture video

    • Handout for Module # 3 Lecture
  • 7

    Module # 3 Lab/Experiential

    • The video for Module # 3 Lab

    • Handout for Module # 3 Lab
  • 8

    Module # 4 Lecture

    • The video for Module # 4 Lecture

    • Handout for Module # 4 Lecture

    • Reflecting on what you heard and saw...
  • 9

    Module # 4 Lab/Experiential

    • The video for Module # 4 Lab

    • Handout for Module # 4 Lab

    • Reflecting on what you experienced...
  • 10

    Module # 5 Lecture

    • The first video for Module # 5 Lecture

    • The second video for Module # 5 Lecture

    • Handout for Module # 5 Lecture

    • Reflecting on what you heard and saw...
  • 11

    Module # 5 Lab/Experiential

    • The video for Module # 5 Lab

    • Reflecting on what you experienced...