What We Offer

Therapeutic Yoga Tools: A Polyvagal Informed Certification Course

Amy is teaching a 20-hour course for the Polyvagal Institute with Marlysa Sullivan and Stephen Porges if you would like to get a taste of what we do. This brand new Certificate Course, Therapeutic Yoga Tools: A Polyvagal Informed Certificate for Body-Mind Practitioners, starts October 6! In this live, online course, you’ll learn how yoga therapy can be a holistic and embodied approach to practitioner self-care and client care. Expand your skill set and knowledge in learning to assess clients and create personalized care plans. This is an opportunity to improve your own wellbeing while empowering clients in their own transformation.

The link to register for the course, which begins again Fall 2024:
https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/

 
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University of Minnesota – Therapeutic Yoga Series at Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing

Discover a unique yoga approach designed to alleviate specific mind and body dis-ease patterns. Unlike typical studio or gym classes, our series focuses on creating ease and comfort by targeting specific areas of the body or mind.

Key Features:

  • 4 Sessions: Each series includes four 1-hour sessions, suitable for all experience levels.
  • Accessible: Gentle exercises can be practiced at home.
  • Live Online: All sessions are conducted live via Zoom, with recordings available for one month.
  • Flexible Participation: Attend one or all series as per your preference.

Eliminate travel stress and self-comparison. Focus on your well-being with mindful breathing and conscious connection. Join us to experience the therapeutic benefits of yoga.

Upcoming Series:
Series 2 – Reducing Upper Back and Neck Pain:
Thursdays, July 18, 25, August 1 and 8 
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Central

Series 3 – Pacifying Insomnia & Anxiety: 
Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24 
6 to 7 p.m. Central

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300hr Integrated Journey Program

Embark on a transformative 300-hour journey, integrating the 200-hour Yoga & Ayurveda foundation with a 100-hour Yoga Nidra Facilitators Course. Rooted in the traditions of T. Krishnamacharya, this program prepares you to become a skilled yoga teacher, therapist, and certified Optimal State Yoga Nidra Facilitator.

Program Highlights:

  • T. Krishnamacharya’s Teachings: Learn classical asana, yoga therapy, and spiritual growth.
  • Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras: Explore ancient texts and their relevance to modern life.
  • Vinyasa Approach: Understand the meticulous sequencing of asanas for both classical and therapeutic purposes.
  • Pranayama: Master proper techniques, ratios, and modifications for healing.
  • Meditation & Chanting: Grasp the essence of meditation, including steps, sequencing, and therapeutic benefits.

Program Details:

  • 200hr Yoga & Ayurveda Foundational Course (asynchronous learning with Live Q&A on Mondays)
  • 100hr Yoga Nidra Facilitators Course (synchronous learning 2 weekends (October 11-13, 2024 & March 21-23, 2025) + 6 months of bi-weekly meetings in-between October & March weekends.)

This comprehensive program includes detailed curriculum and handouts for easy reference, ensuring a deep and practical understanding of yoga and Ayurveda.

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Please note that if you are not already a member, you will be prompted to register on the website before applying for the course.

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“I have known that Yoga was helpful for my mental and physical wellbeing for quite some time. I joined Amy Wheeler at Optimal State for her Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda Therapeutic Specialization in January of this year. In these three months I have realized that what I thought I was experiencing on a mental and/or physical layer, is actually much more complex. This helped me dig in and realize areas where I could improve my life immediately, such as setting healthy boundaries. I am in awe with what I have learned so far, and I look forward to what is ahead of in my Yoga Therapy path, as well as how I will be able to apply this knowledge in helping others.” – Maurizio Caputo, Florida