Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21
Yoga Yoga Westlake

Yoga related injuries are on the rise. What often starts out as a nagging pain or a slight twinge in a pose can quickly become a full blown injury or exacerbate existing issues. Fortunately, YOU are able to effectively and easily prevent yoga injuries!

This training will empower you to know what questions to ask and how to find the answers to avoid injury and down time. Join yoga therapist Lilith Bailey-Kroll for a weekend of learning how to create a comfortable, safe and enjoyable yoga practice.

Each session blends lecture, observation and experiential practice to examine the basic anatomy of our bodies in relation to movement, yoga postures and pain symptoms. Bring your notebook, mat, and your desire to be empowered!

FOUNDATION

JUNE 19, 2015 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Is that clicking or popping a warning sign? This class lays the foundation for our work over the weekend by examining when to stretch and when to strengthen. We will explore pre-existing injuries and discuss the physical variations one might see in different poses. This class will shed light on contraindications and offer insight into how to modify a practice to avoid repetitive injuries.

INDIVIDUAL PRICE – $55

COMMON INJURIES

JUNE 20, 2015 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (12-2PM / 4-6PM)

Was that a deep stretch or a muscle tear? Spend your Saturday learning about the most common yoga related injuries. The day begins with understanding the anatomy behind injuries which lays the foundation for learning how to “see” structural issues. You will be trained how to therapeutically modify specific high risk poses to support balance and avoid injury such as; disk and rotator cuff issues, knee pain, and carpal tunnel type symptoms.

INDIVIDUAL PRICE: $115

JUNE 21, 2015 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM (12-2PM / 4-6PM)

When is “good” pain bad? Sunday is structured as a hands-on clinic, with your specific needs and questions informing the poses practiced. In this clinic you will synthesize all of the information covered and develop a plan to prevent yoga related injuries. You will gain the ability see where physical modifications are needed and have a firm understanding of sequencing options to restore balance. SUNDAY ONLY AVAILABLE WITH FULL WEEKEND PARTICIPATION.

PRESENTER BIO

Lilith Bailey-Kroll is the founder of Yoga Is My Health Insurance (YIMHI). She was introduced to yoga in her teens to address physical discomfort from scoliosis, which has greatly improved with the regular practice of Yoga
Lilith began teaching yoga in 1999 after completing a teacher-training program at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. In 2006 she opened her first clinic as a Yoga Therapist. She blends her years of experience and wealth of knowledge in anatomy, physiology and biomechanics with the physical practice of yoga and breathing techniques in teaching for YIMHI.

ADVANCED TRAINING

If you are a 200 hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher and are interested in becoming a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher please contact Yoga Yoga Teacher Training, training@yogayoga.com or (512) 326-2273, to learn how this course can apply. To receive your Advanced Training credit, you will register through Yoga Yoga Teacher Training, not through this web page.

Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT), apply these hours towards your CEU requirements.