Name: Principles of Yoga Therapy with Devinder Kaur and Lynda Pedley
Start: 2026-03-27T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 950 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1Y 3E6

Principles of Yoga Therapy with Devinder Kaur and Lynda Pedley

Online and/or In-Person Course
An introduction to the guiding principles of yoga therapy including a review of assessment models as well as how to assess specific client imbalances, identify contraindications and implement appropriate tools based on client assessments.
Learn general yoga therapy practices for common conditions such as: low back ailments, heart disease, respiratory/energetic imbalances, addiction, obesity/digestive ailments and relationship issues.
Students will gain knowledge of the risk factors that influence health behaviours and how yoga therapy intervention programs can be applied to improve health outcomes for specific conditions. In addition, students will be introduced to the basic principles of developing a therapeutic relationship as well as how to apply such principles in practice.
Learning Objectives:
~ Understand the theory behind and application of several primary models used in Yoga Therapy to build client relations, assess client goals and needs, and create yoga therapy programs that promote and support health and well-being.
~ Apply the various tools of yoga in the design of client-centered yoga therapy programs and understand the contraindications of these tools for specific conditions and circumstances.
~ Have a full understanding of the business of Yoga Therapy, in regards to any laws, regulations and guidelines.
~ Work with and seek out partnerships with other healthcare fields, peers and similar networks to help clients.
~ Understand the importance of personal growth, practice and continuous learning to maintain a evolving yoga therapy practice.
Dates and Timings:
Friday, March 27, 2026 to Sunday, March 29, 2026
Friday: 6 pm ET - 9 pm ET
Saturday: 9 am ET - 6 pm ET
Sunday: 9 am ET - 6 pm ET
Cost: $550.00 per person SAVE $55.00 by registering before January 31, 2026 for $495.00.

If you live away from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and would like printed training materials to be sent to you, please ensure you sign up at least 10 days before the course start date in order for us to ship the materials to you. Otherwise e-documents will be provided, where possible.
Notes:
This course is open to ALL yoga students and teachers of all disciplines. For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers this course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is part of our 800 Hour Yoga Therapy Training Program.
800 Hour Program - Core Module - 20 Hours
Maximum registration is 24 participants.
Location: PranaShanti Education Centre, 950 Gladstone Ave., 2nd Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, ON.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, our Lending Library and Administration Offices.