Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Course List
The following courses are available a la carte to students who were enrolled in a program prior to 2021.
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level 2 (Assists & Dialogue)
ONLINE in Fall 2020
In Yoga Therapy Training Level 2, the focus is on refining skills learned in Phoenix Rising Essentials. Once again you will have an opportunity to deepen your own growth through applied practice sessions. You will learn different approaches to dialogue used to enhance mind-body consciousness and how to deepen the yoga therapy experience by increasing awareness.
Upcoming Schedule:
ONLINE
led by Michael Lee, Soleil Hepner, and Peg McPhedran
October 3 - November 12
Saturdays October 3, 10, 24, 31 and November 7, 11:30am-4:00pm Eastern
Tuesdays October 6, 13, 27 and November 10, 7-9:00pm Eastern
Thursdays October 8, 15, 29 and November 5, 12, 7-9:00pm Eastern
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED - please see PRYT Training Program for next available start.
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level 3 (Professionalizing Skills and Practicum)
Online Orientation and Residential Midterm
The Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level 3 course is the most comprehensive phase of the Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy core curriculum. It is designed to give you the professional experience, knowledge, understanding, and confidence needed to establish a career as a yoga therapist.
Prerequisite: Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level 2
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15, 2020
Upcoming Schedule:
ONLINE Orientation
led by Michael Lee and Soleil Hepner
Begins January 2021. Two weekends, and then weekly on Wednesdays.
Saturday January 9, 11am-3:30pm ET
Sunday January 10, 11am-3:30pm ET
Wednesdays January 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 7-9:30pm ET
Saturday Feb 6, 11am-3:30pm ET
Sunday Feb 7, 11am-3:30pm ET
Wednesdays February 10-April 14, 7-9:30pm ET
(11/29/2019 EB discount)
RESIDENTIAL Midterm
April 2021 10-day Residential Session in Estes Park, CO
Followed by practicum and weekly online meetings.
(We do have an online back-up plan if we are unable to meet in person.)
PRACTICUM
Wednesdays May 5-Sept 29, 7-9:30pm ET
COURSE END DATE: September 30, 2021
Anatomy & Physiology
In Anatomy and Physiology, students will explore the relationship to yoga asana, movement, meditation, breathing, and the essence of the Phoenix Rising approach with the intention of encouraging a multi-dimensional sense of wonder and curiosity about the miracle of the human body.
Upcoming Schedule:
ONLINE
2021 Dates and Times TBD
Registration not yet open.
Yoga & Transformational Philosophies
This course reflects much of what Michael Lee has learned and synthesized in the practical application of ancient wisdom to modern life. It will help give you a clearer reference for what matters in your life and those you serve. The course covers the essence of Yoga Philosophy, the teachings of the Buddha, and principles of contemporary psychology that harmonize with these teachings and that are now supported by neuroscience.
Upcoming Schedule:
ONLINE
led by Sarah Kaczor Greco
2021 Dates and Times TBD
Registration not yet open.
Yoga Teacher Training: Dual Process (Module A)
Residential 7 full day intensive course with following practicum
Learn how to bring embodied mindfulness, introspection, and self-inquiry to your students’ asana experience. Dual Process means teaching with bi-directional focus. One focus is upon providing safe, verbal, direction and instruction, while, at the same time delivering a second focus on embodied, introspective, self-enquiry.
Upcoming Schedule:
RESIDENTIAL
April 15-21, 2021 Residential Session in Estes Park, CO with practicum to follow
Registration not yet open.
Group Facilitator Training with Module B: Themes & Sequencing
ONLINE in Fall 2020
This program provides Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapists with the skills and knowledge required to organize, promote and facilitate eight-week group programs focused on helping people cope with stress and stress-related symptoms, manage the trauma of recovery from change, adapt to change, engage the process of healing and recovery, and generally become more empowered to deal with daily life.
Starting in 2020, this course includes Module B: Themes & Sequencing to also learn to deliver a themed Phoenix Rising Therapeutic Yoga Class. The intention is to deepen the student’s capacity for inviting embodied self-inquiry; to teach the 8 Phoenix Rising themes of transformation as a model for what an advanced Phoenix Rising Yoga class is; and to encourage students to create class structure that aligns with the intentions and criteria of an advanced Phoenix Rising Yoga class.
Prerequisite: Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level 3
Upcoming Schedule:
ONLINE
Teaching Team: Michael Lee, Sarah Greco, Jennifer Mitchell, Melissa Lyons
October 6 - May 25
Tuesday evenings, with some weekends
Module B
Tuesday October 6 6-9pm ET
Tuesday October 13 6-9pm ET
Tuesday October 20 6-9pm ET
Sunday October 25 9am-12:30pm ET
Tuesday October 27 6-9pm ET
Week of November 1-7 (a day of silence)*
Tuesday November 10 6-9pm ET
Tuesday November 17 6-9pm ET
Sunday November 22 9am-12:30pm ET
Tuesday November 24 6-9pm ET
Tuesday December 1 6-9pm ET
Friday December 11 6-9pm ET
Saturday December 12 9am-12:30pm ET
Sunday December 13 9am-12:30pm ET
Tuesday December 15 6-8pm ET
Tuesday January 5 6-9pm ET
Tuesday January 12 6-9pm ET
Tuesday January 19 6-9pm ET
Sunday January 24 9am-12:30pm ET
Tuesday January 26 6-9pm ET
*Due to the US Presidential election, we have extended the immersion by one week. During this week (Nov. 1-7) you will be assigned to pick one day as a silent retreat day.
Group Facilitator Training
Friday January 29 6-9pm ET
Saturday January 30 9am-12:30pm ET
Sunday January 31 9am-12:30pm ET
Tuesday February 2 6-8pm ET
Tuesday February 9 6-8pm ET
Tuesday February 23 6-9pm ET (note longer time)
Tuesday March 9 6-8pm ET
Tuesday March 23 6-9pm ET (note longer time)
Tuesday March 30 6-8pm ET
Tuesday April 13 6-8pm ET
Tuesday April 27 6-8pm ET
Tuesday May 11 6-8pm ET
Tuesday May 25 6-9pm ET (note longer time)
Practicum (delivery of 8-week group) to be completed between February 2 and May 31.
REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. Next Dates: October 14-24, 2021 in Estes Park, CO
Life Mentoring
Online webinar series with mentored practicum
You will learn a dynamic and powerful process for change sourced from psychology, neuroscience, yoga philosophy, and Buddhism, and Michael’s latest wisdom in his practical application of this approach for you to apply in your work with your clients who want to really make a difference in their lives.
Prerequisite: Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level 3
Upcoming Schedule:
ONLINE
led by Michael Lee
2021 Dates and Times TBD
Registration not yet open.
Yoga Therapy for Couples
Online webinar series - 2 months with practicum
We know that an individual yoga practice can help with putting us in a better place in all we do including engaging our relationships. Yoga Therapy for Couples takes this much further. Students will learn to apply the skills essential to effective human to human connection and to effectively guide a safe, effective, couples yoga experience.
Prerequisite: Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level 3
Upcoming Schedule:
ONLINE
led by Michael Lee
2021 Dates and Times TBD
Registration not yet open.
Basics of Ayurveda
ONLINE
This course has been specially designed for students, yoga teachers, yoga therapists, or anyone interested in an experiential introduction to the practices and theories of Ayurveda.
Upcoming Schedule:
ONLINE
led by Abhaya (Abby) Geyer
August 2021 Dates and Times TBD
Registration not yet open.
The Subtle Body
ONLINE
This course will offer students the opportunity to explore western anatomical and allopathic views of the body as they intersect with yogic views of energy and consciousness.
Upcoming Schedule:
ONLINE
led by Grace Jull
January 18-March 29, 2021
Mondays, 7-9:30pm Eastern
skipping March 8
