YOGA BACKGROUND (If needed, pls. use an additional piece of paper to answer these questions)
1. Where & when did you receive your yoga teacher certification?
2. How long have you been teaching? Are you currently teaching, if so, where?
3. What will you do with this training? What is your interest in Cardiac Yoga? 4. Do you have a regular spiritual practice? Please describe.
5. Briefly describe your personal and occupational background that has influenced you to apply for this Cardiac Yoga Teacher Training program.
6. How did you hear about the Cardiac Yoga Teacher Training Program?
1) The Hospital
2) The Disease
3) The Year
CARDIAC MEDICAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM INFORMATION
1. Course: This course is a condensed training program that includes an on-line component and has a required 4- day on-site training segement. The schedule consists of both lectures and experiential / clinical activities. Students will need to complete the online component before attending the 4-day required in person training. The curriculum covers: 1) instruction in medical yoga postures, breathing, guided imagery and meditation for heart patients, 2) an overview of lifestyle medicine, stress and heart disease, 3) anatomy and physiology of the heart, 4) heart disease risk factors and the effects of medications on the practice of yoga, 5) an understanding of the effect of yoga on our neurobiology, 6) contraindications for practicing yoga with heart patients, 7) psychosocial aspects of heart disease, 8) instruction in basic communication skills and how to run a support group for heart patients,
9) how to market cardiac yoga to hospitals and 10) research on brain science and yoga.
2. Pre & Post Course Requirements: You do not have to be a certified yoga instructor to apply for the training. If you are in the medical field (and are not a yoga teacher) we request that you take at least 3-6 months of yoga classes before admission to the program. Students are also encouraged to obtain CPR prior to the start of the course. You can contact your local hospital or American Heart Association for information on CPR classes. Studying and passing the on-line portion of the course is required before arrival for the on-site training. Post- course requirements include documented teaching experiences and journaling – to be completed within 6 months of the training program. Students are also required to have a personal yoga and meditation practice.
3. Certification: Students must pass two competency tests, a clinical evaluation, and turn in post course requirements within 6 months in order to receive certification in Cardiac Medical Yoga. Students are given several opportunities to pass the written competency tests. Study guides & the training manual are provided prior to the course. We encourage early registration as enrollment is limited for this certification course.
4) Location: The training is held at the beautiful English Inn in Charlottesville, Va. Your tuition fee ($1425.00) covers the course tuition, diploma, certification, & all training materials. It does not cover room & board. Check the English Inn for discounted room rates for Cardiac Yoga students. All rooms have refrigerators & it is possible to share a room with another student – ask us about this option and we can email other enrollees.
5. Registration: You can download an application from our website at: www.cardiacyoga.com (in the menu go under Cardiac Yoga then click on "Application"). You can mail or digitally send in your application along with a $35.00 application fee. All information for applying is on our website at: www.cardiacyoga.com.
6. Program Dates: Please check our website for training dates and locations. The online component and all tests must be completed before arrival for the onsite training. The onsite component is typically 4 full days and students must attend the entire training in order to receive their certification.
7) Please note: Even if you have received an acceptance notice, your place is not secure until your full tuition is paid. Please register early as there is limited enrollment. Refund Policy: If you cancel 45+ days prior to the start of the program you receive a full refund minus the $35.00 application fee and a $75.00 administrative fee. Canceling 30-44 days prior to the start you receive a full refund minus $350.00. If you cancel 20-29 days before the start of the program you receive a refund minus 50% of the total program fee. Canceling 19 days or less before the program you receive a refund minus 75% of tuition. No refund is possible after starting.
9) To apply: Return your completed application form with a $35.00 check (made out to M. Cunningham) and send to: M. Mala Cunningham, Ph.D., 1110 Rose Hill Dr. Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA. 22903 or complete your application and application fee payment on line at the cardiacyoga.com website.
Thank you for your interest in Cardiac Medical Yoga. We look forward to having you in the program! Phone: 434-296-7100 ~~ Email: info@cardiacyoga.com ~~ Website: www.cardiacyoga.com
