It is open to: RYTs, PYTs, NPs, LMTs, RNs, LMSWs, LPCs, and other professionals. Minimum of one year Yoga experience is required for non-RYTs. Training held at: Yoga Fusion 4609 Willow Lane Chevy Chase MD 20815

Upon completion of the 50 contact hours, the following credit will be avail: * 30 Yoga Alliance (YA) CEUs * Module 3 credit for Integrative Yoga Therapy 500hr Certification * RYTs will be certified as a "Trauma Sensitive Yoga Teacher" This course will ready the practitioner to work with clients, or groups of clients, suffering from anxiety, panic and post traumatic stress disorders using Yoga Therapy techniques, and complementary alternative modalities.

The training includes lectures, discussions and experiential lessons in the following areas: ancient yoga techniques (asana, pranayama, pratyahara, dhyana, yoga nidra, svadyaya, aparigraha, ), Integrative Yoga Therapy (Koshic model), Ayurveda, behavioural therapy, spirituality, western perspectives (musculoskeletal, biochemical systems, neurophysiology), acupressure, acupuncture, sound therapy, aromatherapy and nutrition. These are all important factors that address the complex issues that present with anxiety disorders. A total wellness program must address the whole person, mind, body and spirit.