Yoga Therapy Specialty Certificate Programs
Specialty Certificate Programs (SCPs) are designed for those students who would like more in-depth training in a specialty area. SCHYS programs are limited to 12-participants due to the Practicum Application Modules (PAMs) associated with each SCP. SCHYS students & graduates have priority access to these programs.
Each Specialty Certificate Program has a set of requirements in a combination of online classes and in-person practical application module(s) (PAM). The cost of each Specialty Program is based on the number of the requirements needed. Students in SCHYS programs may have fulfilled some of the requirements in their training and may therefore be eligible for a reduced rate. Please inquire if you believe this to be the case and the reduced rate is not already listed as one of the payment options.
All SCHYS programs train our teachers to be Trauma Informed, have training in Western/allopathic anatomy and medical terminology, and to use All-Inclusive Language. Graduates of our 200-Hour training program are eligible for RYT200 with the Yoga Alliance. Graduates of the Foundations for Yoga Therapy Program, Specialty Certificate Programs and other programs are eligible for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) hours. Nine Specialty Certificate Programs are eligible for Approved Professional Development for Continuing Education credit hours with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Graduates of our 300-Hour training program (Step 1) of the accredited Yoga Therapy Certificate Program are eligible for RYT-500 with the Yoga Alliance. Graduates of our accredited Yoga Therapy Certificate Program are eligible for C-IAYT with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Please click here to download our brochure.
Pre-Requisites:
For all Specialty Certificate Programs (SCP) listed below, applicants need to have completed a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program and have been teaching for at least one year or a minimum of 40 hours of teaching, and have completed the Foundations of Yoga Therapy online class program. All applicants must be proficient in English, have a computer and reasonably good computer skills (be able to use an online platform for online classes). Some Specialty Certificate Programs have additional pre-requisites.
Application Process
To begin the application process or to learn more about the admission process click here. Applications must include a non-refundable $80 application fee payable within two-weeks of submission of your application. Email jj@schys.yoga for more information. Students currently in SCHYS’s Yoga Therapy Training Program, or graduate of need only to let JJ Gormley know your intention.
Fees:
Fees are set based on the number of requirements the applicant must fulfill in order to complete the Specialty Certificate requirements.
Continuing Education and
Approved Professional Development Provider
SCHYS is pleased to have many of these programs as Approved Professional Development courses with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). Approved programs will be eligible for continuing education units with the IAYT. Approved programs as of March 2022. The “valid through” date means all requirements for the program must be met by this deadline. Some programs will be renewed and students may defer requirements with the new renewed date.
Chair Yoga Skills for Yoga Therapists
Yoga Therapy for Auto-Immune Issues
Yoga Therapy for Cancer
Yoga Therapy for Neurological Issues
Yoga Therapy for Respiratory Issues
Scoliosis, Sciatica, and Sacro-Iliac Issues
Yoga Therapy for Sleep & Insomnia Issues
Yoga Therapy for Substance Abuse & Addictions
Yoga Therapy for Trauma Healing
Applications for the Vagus Nerve
Students currently in the Yoga Therapy Certificate Program (YTCP) may take online classes for Specialty Certificates as part of the electives required in Step 3. Note: fees for the PAM for the Specialty Certificate is not included in the YTCP tuition, and therefore must be paid for before attending the PAM. Students may receive a Specialty Certificate upon graduation from the YTCP, however the Specialty Certificate may not be used for continuing education requirements as Continuing Education starts after graduation and receiving the C-IAYT status. Students may wish to wait until after graduation to attend the PAM and finish the requirements for the Specialty Certificate to be able to count the hours for APD/Continuing Education.
JJ Gormley is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP), therefore students in need of CEUs with YA may use their certification from the Specialty Certificate Program.
Specialty Certificate Programs
Listed in alphabetical order.
Certificate Earned upon completion of all requirements for the Specialty Certificate: Yoga Therapy for Auto-Immune Issues
Pre-requisites for Specialty Certificate: Currently enrolled in Step 2 or beyond of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Program.
This course includes discussion on the immune, endocrine, and lymphatic systems and many other systems as related to common auto-immune issues. We discuss the pathogenesis of these common auto-immune diseases: Epstein-Barr Virus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, Sjogren’s and more.
As lead faculty, JJ Gormley, MS, CIAYT, ERYT500, will guide students in how to safely plan, design, and teach a class practice for clients with auto-immune issues. She will teach the anatomy & physiology of many of these ailments/diseases, including the pathogenesis. We will also look at current research using yoga as the intervention, healing suggestions, and case studies of clients with these issues.
Requirements
Auto-Immune Online Class - Eight one-hour classes
Case Studies Class - Eight week class where the student presents two case studies of client’s they have worked with who have an auto-immune issue. Case study presentations are made during the case studies online class on Wednesdays—see Current Online Class schedule.
Practicum Application Module (PAM) - 14-hours of in-person training where students will work with clients with auto-immune issues.
This course is taught by JJ Gormley, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
This course is an Approved Professional Development course with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) for 30 Continuing Education hours.
The Practicum Application Module location/dates: TBD.
Certificate Earned upon completion: Yoga Therapy for Neurological Issues
Pre-requisites for Certification: Currently enrolled in Step 2 or beyond of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Program.
This course includes discussion in the neurological system and other systems as related to common neurological issues. We discuss the pathogenesis of these common ailments/diseases: Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Cerebral Vascular Accidents, Transient Ischemic Attacks, Dementia, Alzheimers, Epilepsy, Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and more.
As lead faculty, JJ Gormley, MS, CIAYT, ERYT500, will guide students in how to safely plan and design a class practice for clients with these issues. She will teach the anatomy & physiology of many of these ailments/diseases, including the pathogenesis. We will also look at current research using yoga as the intervention, healing suggestions, and case studies of clients with these issues.
Requirements
Neurological Issues Online Class - Eight one-hour classes
Case Studies Online Class - Eight-week session where you present two case studies of client’s you’ve worked with who have a neurological issue. Case study presentations are made during the case studies online class—see Current Online Class schedule.
Practicum Application Module (PAM) - 14 hours of in-person training where students will work with clients with neurology issues.
This course is taught by JJ Gormley, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
This course is an Approved Professional Development course with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). 30-Hours
The Practicum Application Module location/dates: TBD.
Certificate Earned Upon Completion: Prenatal Yoga Teacher (PYT). Eligible to become a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (R-PYT) with the Yoga Alliance since this program is a registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher Certificate Program!
Pre-requisites: 200-RYT.
This course teaches how to keep prenatal students safe in the classroom and how to teach a class dedicated to prenatal students. We cover specific issues in each of the trimesters and include information for those trying to become pregnant and post-natal issues. Yoga therapy for these issues is introduced for helping individual students with specific issues.
Requirements
Prenatal Online Class 1 (8-hours)
Prenatal Online Class 2 (8 hours)
Prenatal Online Class 3 (10 hours)
Three in-person weekend Practical Application Modules (PAM) - Each weekend is 16-hours. Students will work with pregnant clients in both the one-on-one setting and in a prenatal class. For students in SCHYS Yoga Therapy Training Program, only one PAM is required.
Case Studies Online Class - Eight-week class where you present two case studies of client’s you’ve worked with are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or are post-natal. Case study presentations are made during the case studies online class—see Current Online Class schedule.
PAMs to be scheduled in Navarre, FL at ElemenTree Yoga. Please contact Cara Gaddy for more information.
Certificate Earned Upon Completion: Yoga Therapy for Respiratory Issues
Pre-requisites: Currently enrolled in Step 2 or beyond of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Certificate Program.
This course includes discussion of the anatomy and physiology of respiratory system, cardio-pulmonary system, how to safely plan and design a class practice for those with respiratory issues, the pathogenesis of common respiratory issues, current research using yoga as the intervention for respiratory issues, healing suggestions for using yoga for clients with respiratory issues., case studies of clients with respiratory issues.
Requirements :
Respiratory Issues Online Class - Eight one-hour classes
Case Studies Online Class - Eight-week online class where you present two case studies of client’s you’ve worked with who have a respiratory issue. Case study presentations are made during the case studies online class—see Current Online Classes.
Practical Application Module (PAM) - 14 hours of in-person training where students will work with clients with respiratory issues.
This course is taught by JJ Gormley, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
This course is an Approved Professional Development course with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). 30-Hours for CEUs.
The Practicum Application Module location/dates: TBD.
Certificate Earned Upon Completion: Yoga Therapy for Sacro-Iliac, Sciatica, Scoliosis Issues (SSSI)
Pre-requisites: Course Planning 1 through 6
This course includes discussion in the anatomy and physiology, how to safely and effectively plan and design a class practice, the current research using yoga as the intervention, and healing suggestions for using yoga for clients with these issues.
Requirements:
SSSI Online Class - Ten one-hour classes on Schoology, each class requires Discussion Posts.
Case Studies Online Class - Eight-week online class where you present two case studies of client’s you’ve worked with who have an issue with one or more of the topics for this certificate. Case study presentations are made on the case studies online class—see Current Online Classes.
Practical Application Module (PAM) - 18-hours of in-person training where students will work with clients with respiratory issues.
This course is taught by JJ Gormley, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
This course is an Approved Professional Development course with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) for 38 CEs.
The Practicum Application Module has not been scheduled.
Certificate Earned Upon Completion: Yoga Therapy for Sleep/Insomnia Issues
Pre-requisites: Must be currently enrolled in Step 1 with SCHYS.
This course includes discussion in the anatomy and physiology of the sleep cycle, how to safely plan and design a class practice for those with sleep issues, the pathogenesis of common sleep issues, current research using yoga as the intervention for sleep issues, healing suggestions for using yoga for clients with sleep issues., case studies of clients with sleep issues.
Requirements:
Sleep/Insomnia issues Online Class - 8-hours
Case Studies Online Class - Eight-week session where you present two case studies of client’s you’ve worked with who have a sleep issue. Case study presentations are made on the case studies online class—see Current Online Classes.
Practical Application Module
This course is taught by JJ Gormley, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
This course is an Approved Professional Development course with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) for 38 CEs.
The Practicum Application Module location/dates: TBD.
Certificate Earned Upon Completion: Yoga Therapy for Substance Abuse & Addictions
Pre-requisites: Must be currently enrolled in Step 2 or beyond of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Certificate Program.
This course include discussion in substance abuse and addiction (SAA) issues from childhood trauma, alcoholism, addictive behavior, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), in recovery from addiction, eating disorders, anxiety &/or depression related to substance abuse, and much more. Students will be guided in how to safely plan and design a class practice for someone working on recovery from substance abuse and addiction, the anatomy and physiology of stress, learned coping mechanisms, mental issues from childhood trauma and more, the pathogenesis of SAA issues, current research using yoga as the intervention for SAA, healing suggestions for using yoga for recovery from SAA, case studies of clients with addictions or in recovery from substance abuse.
Requirements:
Substance Abuse and Addictions 2 Online Classes of eight one-hour lessons each-16-hours total.
Case Studies Online Class-Eight week session where you present two case studies of client’s you’ve worked with who have a substance abuse, or addiction issue. Case study presentations are made on the case studies online class—see Current Online Classes.
Practicum Application Module —12 hours of in-person training where students will work with clients with SAA issues.
This course is taught by JJ Gormley, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
This course is an Approved Professional Development course with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). 36-Hours of CEUs.
The Practicum Application Module dates are TBD.
Certificate Earned upon Completion: Trauma Healing Yoga Therapist
Pre-requisites: Must be currently enrolled in Step 2 or beyond of SCHYS Yoga Therapy Program.
This classes includes discussion in stress, the HPA-axis, and the autonomic nervous system, the pathogenesis of trauma-related issues and ailments such as PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, and more. JJ Gormley, MS, CIAYT, ERYT500, will guide students in the following: how to safely plan and design a class practice, the anatomy & physiology of stress, the HPA-axis, and the autonomic nervous system, the pathogenesis of trauma-related issues and ailments, current research using yoga as the intervention, healing suggestions for trauma-related issues, case studies of clients with trauma.
Requirements
Trauma Healing Online Classes 1 - Eight one-hour classes on Schoology, each requires a Discussion Post.
Trauma Healing Online Classes 2 - Eight one-hour classes on Schoology, each requires a Discussion Post.
Case Studies Online Class - Eight week session where you present two case studies of client’s you’ve worked with who have a trauma issue. Case study presentations are made on the case studies online class—see Current Online Classes.
Practical Application Module (PAM) - 18 hours of in-person training where students will work with clients with a history of trauma.
This course is taught by JJ Gormley, a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).
This course is an Approved Professional Development course with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
The Practicum Application Module has not been scheduled.