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Online classes are conducted in sessions throughout the year.—one session per quarter. Sessions are either eight or ten weeks and the fee adjusts according to the number of weeks of the session. Discounts are available for seniors or for those taking more than one class.
Classes are conducted live using Google Meet as a live conference call/webinar each week of the session. These classes are recorded, and the recordings are made available to registered students on Thinkific. Enrolled students will receive the link and information for attending the class live, as well as how to the access course materials and recordings of classes. Students should have good internet connectivity to participate in the live classes (webcams are not necessary) though the ability to view your computer’s screen as large as possible to see what JJ may share from her computer will help.
Upon enrollment, students agree to be recorded and give permission for their recorded voices to be used in the training programs within SCHYS. Recordings, handouts, and other information for classes will be posted on Thinkific.com each week. Communication from SCHYS will be via email from JJ.
Tuesdays
1:00 - 2:15 p.m. • Yoga Therapy Clinic-5 - led by JJ Gormley - 10 weeks • $200.
Wednesdays
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. • Case Studies-32 - led by JJ Gormley - 10 weeks • $200.
2:15 - 3:00 p.m. •Asana Class: Mat & Chair Yoga Class - with JJ Gormley - 10 weeks • $100
This class will alternate between Mat & Chair and yoga asana classes. We’ll start off January 15th with a Mat class, and alternate from there. For those who wish to only take one or the other, the cost is $50.
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looking ahead . . . Spring 2025 session is scheduled for April 15 - June 4 (eight weeks).
To register, please click on the link below for the class you desire, select the appropriate option and quantity and add to the cart, you may add multiple classes by using the back button. Once your cart is complete, add any discount codes and check-out.
Early Bird - USE CODE: EBONLINE at least two weeks prior to the start of the session to receive Early Bird registration discount (10%).
Seniors - USE CODE: SENIORS to receive a 15% discount on any online class(es).
Multi-class discounts:
Enjoy 10% off by using CODE: MULTI-2 at checkout when you sign up for two classes. Use your browser’s back button to add more classes to the cart.
Taking three or more classes? Enjoy 20% off by using CODE: MULTI-3 at checkout.
All links to join the class live and access handouts and recordings (we use schys.thinkific.com) will be sent to registrants the day before the class begins. Use the GoogleMeet link to join the class live each week. Use Thinkific to access the recordings, handouts or other materials.
If SCHYS needs to cancel a class for any reason), we will announce it via email. The missed class will be made up by either adding a class at the end, or we will issue a refund/credit. Classes need six minimum enrolled, otherwise the class will be cancelled (or up to the teacher’s discretion to continue). Classes have a maximum enrollment of 12 or at teacher’s discretion.
This class does not meet the last week of August.
Pre-Requisite: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This course presents a case-study based approach to understand the individualized approach to yoga therapy to each individual care-seeker. This approach to yoga therapy offers insights into how the various tools of yoga may be applied and how the various models of yoga (chakra, pancha maya, dosha, etc.) are used to understand the holistic, multi-dimensional nature of the client.
Each week, experience how a Yoga Therapist perceives one of their cases, applies the models of Yoga Therapy, assesses their client, determines appropriate upayam (tools), and sets a short- and long-term plan. Students enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program or faculty present cases while participants give feedback on possible ideas for the yoga therapist to consider when working with the client in the future.
To sign up to be a client and receive a FREE Yoga Therapy session in any of these weekly classes, please contact JJ Gormley.
This class does not meet the last week of August.
Pre-Requisite for clients receiving a free Yoga Therapy Session: None
Pre-Requisite for Students in this class: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This clinic will be actual yoga therapy sessions between a yoga therapist and a client. Clients will be asked to complete an Intake Form and Consent Form ahead of receiving their free yoga therapy session. Clients will be asked to be ready to do yoga in front of the camera with lighting that enables the yoga therapist to see them, and the yoga therapist will do the same to show the client what to do. It is best to have lighter colored clothing on rather than black or dark colors. The client attending for a free yoga therapy session will receive a practice to do at home—this will be emailed to the client.
The yoga therapist will be faculty of SCHYS or students in year two or three of the Yoga Therapy Certificate Program. The yoga therapist and the client will be the only ones with webcams and/or mics on. All other students will “go dark” and simply observe.
Each week, students in the class will experience how a Yoga Therapist conducts one of their cases virtually, including how they assess their client, determine appropriate upayam (tools), and set a short- and long-term plan.
Each week, students in the class will experience how a Yoga Therapist conducts one of their cases virtually, including how they assess their client, determine appropriate upayam (tools), and set a short- and long-term plan.
Pre-Requisite: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This course presents a case-study based approach to understand the individualized approach to yoga therapy to each individual care-seeker. This approach to yoga therapy offers insights into how the various tools of yoga may be applied and how the various models of yoga (chakra, pancha maya, dosha, etc.) are used to understand the holistic, multi-dimensional nature of the client.
Each week, experience how a Yoga Therapist perceives one of their cases, applies the models of Yoga Therapy, assesses their client, determines appropriate upayam (tools), and sets a short- and long-term plan. Students enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program or faculty present cases while participants give feedback on possible ideas for the yoga therapist to consider when working with the client in the future.
To sign up to be a client and receive a FREE Yoga Therapy session in any of these weekly classes, please contact JJ Gormley.
Pre-Requisite for clients receiving a free Yoga Therapy Session: None
Pre-Requisite for Students in this class: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This clinic will be actual yoga therapy sessions between a yoga therapist and a client. Clients will be asked to complete an Intake Form and Consent Form ahead of receiving their free yoga therapy session. Clients will be asked to be ready to do yoga in front of the camera with lighting that enables the yoga therapist to see them, and the yoga therapist will do the same to show the client what to do. It is best to have lighter colored clothing on rather than black or dark colors. The client attending for a free yoga therapy session will receive a practice to do at home—this will be emailed to the client.
The yoga therapist will be faculty of SCHYS or students in year two or three of the Yoga Therapy Certificate Program. The yoga therapist and the client will be the only ones with webcams and/or mics on. All other students will “go dark” and simply observe.
Each week, students in the class will experience how a Yoga Therapist conducts one of their cases virtually, including how they assess their client, determine appropriate upayam (tools), and set a short- and long-term plan.
Each week, students in the class will experience how a Yoga Therapist conducts one of their cases virtually, including how they assess their client, determine appropriate upayam (tools), and set a short- and long-term plan.
Pre-Requisite: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This course presents a case-study based approach to understand the individualized approach to yoga therapy to each individual care-seeker. This approach to yoga therapy offers insights into how the various tools of yoga may be applied and how the various models of yoga (chakra, pancha maya, dosha, etc.) are used to understand the holistic, multi-dimensional nature of the client.
Each week, experience how a Yoga Therapist perceives one of their case, applies the models of Yoga Therapy, assesses their client, determines appropriate upayam (tools), and sets a short- and long-term plan. Students enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program or faculty present cases while participants give feedback on possible ideas for the yoga therapist to consider when working with the client in the future.
To sign up to be a client and receive a FREE Yoga Therapy session in any of these weekly classes, please contact JJ Gormley.
Pre-Requisite for clients receiving a free Yoga Therapy Session: None
Pre-Requisite for Students in this class: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This clinic will be actual yoga therapy sessions between a yoga therapist and a client. Clients will be asked to complete an Intake Form and Consent Form ahead of receiving their free yoga therapy session. Clients will be asked to be ready to do yoga in front of the camera with lighting that enables the yoga therapist to see them, and the yoga therapist will do the same to show the client what to do. It is best to have lighter colored clothing on rather than black or dark colors. The client attending for a free yoga therapy session will receive a practice to do at home—this will be emailed to the client.
The yoga therapist will be faculty of SCHYS or students in year two or three of the Yoga Therapy Certificate Program. The yoga therapist and the client will be the only ones with webcams and/or mics on. All other students will “go dark” and simply observe.
Each week, students in the class will experience how a Yoga Therapist conducts one of their cases virtually, including how they assess their client, determine appropriate upayam (tools), and set a short- and long-term plan.
Each week, students in the class will experience how a Yoga Therapist conducts one of their cases virtually, including how they assess their client, determine appropriate upayam (tools), and set a short- and long-term plan.
Pre-Requisite: None, although having taken the Fall 2023 Deep Tissue Release is highly recommended for a deeper understanding of what we’ll be doing in this experiential class. You may purchase the Fall 2023 class below.
Techniques for Deep Tissue Release
Taught by Sandra Loeffler, with JJ Gormley
This class will guide students to experientially dive into the deep tissue that surrounds bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels (the fascia) and its relationship to mental well-being. In this class you will learn and develop self-myofascial release techniques that use a gentle somatic approach, such as experiencing how moving the feet can release the neck. You will also gain knowledge about different tools such as gentle balls or towels that can aid in the release of our fascia system. This training will follow SCHYS asana teaching and class planning guidelines.
This class is designed to be gentle and using an online platform and step-by-step instructions to lead you into positions that may move from standing, to a chair, in a chair, and seated on the floor. The intention is to move you to a calmer physical and mental wellbeing. When the body is out of pain, the mind can then calm and think clearly.
Materials: Please have a yoga mat, a blanket or regular-sized bath towel, a hand towel, two soft child’s tennis balls, and one regular tennis ball. Please no hard balls such as golf balls, or lacrosse balls. Please have your mat and all props handy at all classes, though we may not use them each week.
Yoga Therapy for Deep Tissue Release class will be led by Sandra Loeffler who is an alumni, mentor, and faculty of SCHYS. Sandra is a C-IAYT, a Certified Mental Health Coach, a TRE (Trauma Release) Provider, and an Integrative Therapist, and an E-RYT-500.
Pre-Requisite: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This course presents a case-study based approach to understand the individualized approach to yoga therapy to each individual care-seeker. This approach to yoga therapy offers insights into how the various tools of yoga may be applied and how the various models of yoga (chakra, pancha maya, dosha, etc.) are used to understand the holistic, multi-dimensional nature of the client.
Each week, experience how a Yoga Therapist perceives one of their case, applies the models of Yoga Therapy, assesses their client, determines appropriate upayam (tools), and sets a short- and long-term plan. Students enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program or faculty present cases while participants give feedback on possible ideas for the yoga therapist to consider when working with the client in the future.
Materials/Props: A Chair, preferably one without arms (but if your is an armchair, don’t worry, you’ll still be able to do the poses). You’ll also need something to be able to slide your feet on the floor (e.g., on a hard surface, you can use a towel or folded blanket; on a carpet, you can use paper plates or large furniture sliders). If you have blocks and/or a strap we will sometimes use these props.
Class meets Wednesdays 2:15 - 3:00 pm Eastern Time, in the Summer Session July 8 - September 4th, 2024
We will skip the last week of August.
This chair yoga class with JJ generally starts with gentle dynamic movements with the breath. After moving in and out of a pose, we may stay in the pose for some number of breaths. JJ will encourage you along the way, but if you find yourself in a pose you’d rather not be in, simply move out of the pose and wait for the next. JJ gently guides students through a warm-up phase, then doing poses that take larger and/or deeper movements, and then through a counter-pose and cool down phase. At the beginning and/or end of class JJ will guide students through breathing exercises and/or a guided visualization for relaxation.
These classes are offered live-virtually via google meet—link will be sent to registrants.
The classes will be recorded and access to the recording links will be sent to all registered participants.
These online yoga classes are not conducive to personal care of a therapeutic nature, therefore, all students must take precautions with their own body and do only what feels comfortable and within your current capacity. If you have specific needs, please let JJ know ahead of the class time via email.
You may register for this class above or directly through: schys-yoga.thinkific
Case Studies of the Yoga Therapist
Wednesdays: July 12 - Aug 30, 2023.
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Pre-Requisite: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This course presents a case-studies for understanding the individualized approach to yoga therapy for each individual care-seeker. This class will offer insights into how the various tools of yoga may be applied and how the various models of yoga (chakra, pancha maya, dosha, etc.) are used to understand the holistic, multi-dimensional nature of the client.
Each week, experience how a Yoga Therapist perceives one of their case, applies the models of Yoga Therapy, assesses their client, determines appropriate upayam (tools), and sets a short- and long-term plan. Students enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program or faculty present cases while participants give feedback on possible ideas for the yoga therapist to consider when working with the client in the future.
To Register for this course please click here:
Pre-Requisite: Must have the ability to get up and down off the floor
Materials/Props: yoga mat, one or two blocks, blanket, strap. Occasionally a large ball, bolster, and/or light weights (2-5lbs)
This yoga class with JJ generally starts and ends on the floor, moves through seated poses, table-top poses, and standing poses. The ability to get up and down off the floor is required, though you may use a chair to assist and JJ demonstrate this in the first week. This class is for the able-bodied person with no major issues such as shoulder restrictions, knee restrictions, lower back, etc. If you have one or more restrictions for your body, please consult with JJ first before registering as she may be able to give advice so you may still be able to take the class.
These classes are offered live-virtually via google meet—link will be sent to registrants. The classes will be recorded and the recording links will be sent to all registered participants.
These online yoga classes are not conducive to personal care of a therapeutic nature, therefore, all students must take precautions with their own body and do only what feels comfortable and within your current capacity.
You may register for this class above or directly through this link: https://schys-yoga.thinkific.com/enroll/2536187?price_id=3340042
Pre-Requisite: Students must be in or a graduate of SCHYS 300-Hour Program
Yoga Therapy for Long Covid - 4 Weeks
This class will cover long covid and how yoga therapy can help. We will look at common issues that come up with clients with long covid.
Students in the class are welcome to present a client case study (please email JJ ahead of time).
Class begins May 24th for 4 weeks and will meet via gotomeeting, weekly at 2:15-3:15 p.m. eastern time.
Pre-Requisite: Students must be in or a graduate of SCHYS 300-Hour Program
Yoga Therapy for Lower Back Pain - 4 Weeks
This class will cover lower back pain (LBP) and how yoga therapy can help. We will look at common issues that are diagnosed for clients with LBP and use case studies as the main learning tool.
Students in the class are welcome to present a client case study (please email JJ ahead of time).
Class begins April 26th for 4 weeks and will meet via gotomeeting, weekly at 2:15-3:15 p.m. eastern time.
Case Studies of the Yoga Therapist
from $160.00
Pre-Requisite: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This course presents a case-study based approach to understand the individualized approach to yoga therapy to each individual care-seeker. This approach to yoga therapy offers insights into how the various tools of yoga may be applied and how the various models of yoga (chakra, pancha maya, dosha, etc.) are used to understand the holistic, multi-dimensional nature of the client.
Each week, experience how a Yoga Therapist perceives one of their case, applies the models of Yoga Therapy, assesses their client, determines appropriate upayam (tools), and sets a short- and long-term plan. Students enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program or faculty present cases while participants give feedback on possible ideas for the yoga therapist to consider when working with the client in the future.
Pre-Requisite: Must have the ability to get up and down off the floor
Materials/Props: yoga mat, one or two blocks, blanket, strap. Occasionally a large ball, bolster, and/or light weights (2-5lbs)
This yoga class with JJ generally starts and ends on the floor, moves through seated poses, table-top poses, and standing poses. The ability to get up and down off the floor is required, though you may use a chair to assist and JJ demonstrate this in the first week. This class is for the able-bodied person with no major issues such as shoulder restrictions, knee restrictions, lower back, etc. If you have one or more restrictions for your body, please consult with JJ first before registering as she may be able to give advice so you may still be able to take the class.
These classes are offered live-virtually via google meet—link will be sent to registrants. The classes will be recorded and the recording links will be sent to all registered participants.
These online yoga classes are not conducive to personal care of a therapeutic nature, therefore, all students must take precautions with their own body and do only what feels comfortable and within your current capacity.
Pre-Requisite: Enrolled in Step 1/300-hour with SCHYS or beyond
This class will cover common health concerns of a chronic nature. Topics include
Long-term covid
chronic pain (hip, lower back, shoulder, or other body area),
Chronic pain that lead to substance issues (benzo and opiods)
Autoimmune issues (Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Rheumatoid arthritis,, Lupus, POTS, etc.)
Residual pain from scar tissue post surgery
Arthritic Pain from Osteoarthritis
Neuralgia
Diaphragm issues
Quality of Life
After a brief introduction of the topic, we’ll discuss cases of clients who may have had the issue and what tools of yoga therapy were used to help. The vagus nerve is often involved in chronic issues, therefore it would be helpful if students have had the vagus nerve classes prior to this class, although it is not a pre-requisite.
Pre-Requisite: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This course presents a case-study based approach to understand the individualized approach to yoga therapy to each individual care-seeker. This approach to yoga therapy offers insights into how the various tools of yoga may be applied and how the various models of yoga (chakra, pancha maya, dosha, etc.) are used to understand the holistic, multi-dimensional nature of the client.
Each week, experience how a Yoga Therapist perceives one of their case, applies the models of Yoga Therapy, assesses their client, determines appropriate upayam (tools), and sets a short- and long-term plan. Students enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program or faculty present cases while participants give feedback on possible ideas for the yoga therapist to consider when working with the client in the future.
Pre-Requisite: Must have the ability to get up and down off the floor
Materials/Props: yoga mat, one or two blocks, blanket, strap. Occasionally a large ball, bolster, and/or light weights (2-5lbs)
This yoga class with JJ generally starts and ends on the floor, moves through seated poses, table-top poses, and standing poses. The ability to get up and down off the floor is required, though you may use a chair to assist and JJ demonstrate this in the first week. This class is for the able-bodied person with no major issues such as shoulder restrictions, knee restrictions, lower back, etc. If you have one or more restrictions for your body, please consult with JJ first before registering as she may be able to give advice so you may still be able to take the class.
These classes are offered live-virtually via google meet—link will be sent to registrants. The classes will be recorded and the recording links will be sent to all registered participants.
These online yoga classes are not conducive to personal care of a therapeutic nature, therefore, all students must take precautions with their own body and do only what feels comfortable and within your current capacity.
Pre-Requisite: Students must be in or a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Certificate Program
Yoga Therapy for Cancer (a two-part series). - 8 Weeks each series
This class will cover common areas for cancer (breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, melanoma, and more). We will discuss issues such as chemo, radiation, immunotherapy and other treatments given by western medicine and how yoga can be integrated into a holistic plan for healing and working with cancer patients.
Part 1 - breast , prostate, and lung cancer
Part 2 - colorectal, skin (melanoma), and other cancers, as well as the terminal cancer diagnosis
Pre-Requisite: Must have the ability to get up and down off the floor
Materials/Props: yoga mat, one or two blocks, blanket, strap. Occasionally a large ball, bolster, and/or light weights (2-5lbs)
This yoga class with JJ generally starts and ends on the floor, moves through seated poses, table-top poses, and standing poses. The ability to get up and down off the floor is required, though you may use a chair to assist and JJ demonstrate this in the first week. This class is for the able-bodied person with no major issues such as shoulder restrictions, knee restrictions, lower back, etc. If you have one or more restrictions for your body, please consult with JJ first before registering as she may be able to give advice so you may still be able to take the class.
These classes are offered live-virtually via google meet—link will be sent to registrants. The classes will be recorded and the recording links will be sent to all registered participants.
These online yoga classes are not conducive to personal care of a therapeutic nature, therefore, all students must take precautions with their own body and do only what feels comfortable and within your current capacity.
Pre-Requisite: Students must be in or a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Certificate Program
Yoga Therapy for Cancer (a two-part series). - 8 Weeks each series
This class will cover common areas for cancer (breast, prostate, lung, colorectal, melanoma, and more). We will discuss issues such as chemo, radiation, immunotherapy and other treatments given by western medicine and how yoga can be integrated into a holistic plan for healing and working with cancer patients.
Part 1 - breast , prostate, and lung cancer
Part 2 - colorectal, skin (melanoma), and other cancers, as well as the terminal cancer diagnosis
Pre-Requisite: Students must be enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, a graduate of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, or by permission from JJ Gormley.
This course presents a case-study based approach to understand the individualized approach to yoga therapy to each individual care-seeker. This approach to yoga therapy offers insights into how the various tools of yoga may be applied and how the various models of yoga (chakra, pancha maya, dosha, etc.) are used to understand the holistic, multi-dimensional nature of the client.
Each week, experience how a Yoga Therapist perceives one of their case, applies the models of Yoga Therapy, assesses their client, determines appropriate upayam (tools), and sets a short- and long-term plan. Students enrolled in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program or faculty present cases while participants give feedback on possible ideas for the yoga therapist to consider when working with the client in the future.
Pre-Requisite: Must have the ability to get up and down off the floor
Materials/Props: yoga mat, one or two blocks, blanket, strap. Occasionally a large ball, bolster, and/or light weights (2-5lbs)
This yoga class with JJ generally starts and ends on the floor, moves through seated poses, table-top poses, and standing poses. The ability to get up and down off the floor is required, though you may use a chair to assist and JJ demonstrate this in the first week. This class is for the able-bodied person with no major issues such as shoulder restrictions, knee restrictions, lower back, etc. If you have one or more restrictions for your body, please consult with JJ first before registering as she may be able to give advice so you may still be able to take the class.
These classes are offered live-virtually via google meet—link will be sent to registrants. The classes will be recorded and the recording links will be sent to all registered participants.
These online yoga classes are not conducive to personal care of a therapeutic nature, therefore, all students must take precautions with their own body and do only what feels comfortable and within your current capacity.
Pre-Requisites: 500-Hour RYT or equivalent, at least 3 years teaching yoga, or C-IAYT + Bridge Program, or by permission from JJ.
This class is 8-weeks only.
For those interested in obtaining the Specialty Certificate for Yoga Therapy for Sleep-Insomnia Issues, please click here.
Pre-Requisites: 500-Hour RYT or equivalent, at least 3 years teaching yoga, or C-IAYT + Bridge Program, or by permission from JJ.
This class is 8-weeks only.
For those interested in obtaining the Specialty Certificate for Yoga Therapy for Respiratory Issues, please click here.
Pre-Requisites: 500-Hour RYT or equivalent, at least 3 years teaching yoga, or C-IAYT + Bridge Program, or by permission from JJ.
For those interested in obtaining the Specialty Certificate for Yoga Therapy for Neurological Issues, please click here.
