Are you a licensed mental health practitioner looking to complement your practice with yoga therapy?
- Psychiatric Or Mental Health Nurse Practitioners
- Psychologists
- Psychiatrists
- Clinical Social Workers
- Counselors, Clinicians, Therapists
- Other Professionals in the mental health field
Become a Yoga Therapist with an Emphasis in Psychological Well-Being (“PWB”) at Prema Yoga Institute
The PWB track features:
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A Yoga Therapy Practicum in Psychological Well-Being with Dr. Chris Walling
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Yoga Techniques for Mental Health Course with Dr. Chris Walling
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Choice of two remaining Practicums with an emphasis in Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress Management, Yoga Research, Ayurveda and more
*PREREQUISITES:
Yoga Teacher Certification, one year of teaching, and one year of practice.
Our Lead Faculty, Dr. Chris Walling, introduces the program & shares how yoga therapy informs his clinical practice:
Meet the Lead Faculty of Prema Yoga Institute’s MWB Yoga Therapy Program
Dr. Chris Walling, PsyD, MBA, C-IAYT, SEP
is a licensed clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and researcher. Dr. Walling is an Associate Professor of Somatic Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies and is the Research Chair & Past-President of the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy. He is a Clinical Research Fellow at the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium located at Indiana University where he also serves on the International Advisory Council at the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction. Dr. Walling is the Vice President of Education & Outreach for the Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation and serves as Dean of Faculty at the Embodied Philosophy Institute. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Psychoanalytic Association, and the International Psychoanalytic Association. Dr. Walling maintains a private practice in Los Angeles, California.
FAQ's
Is your course accredited by IAYT?
How many hours are live and how many are flexible?
Will I be able to work in a clinical setting and apply to yoga therapist positions?
What if I need to skip a module?
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What is your refund policy?
What payment plan is right for me?
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What if I’m not a licensed mental health care provider - may I still take this track?
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