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Are you a 200-hour certified yoga teacher?Yes, I am a 200-hour certified yoga teacher
Prerequisites
Have you been teaching Yoga for 1 year or more? (minimum 50 hours)Yes, I have been teaching for one year (minimum 50 hours)
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*** Successful completion of a 200-hour Yoga teacher training from a Yoga Alliance approved school is required for participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy Program track to become a Certified Yoga Therapist.

For more information Contact:
Satya Lynn: yogatherapy@integralyoga.org

Home CenterYogaville, VA
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A minimum of one year (minimum 50 hours) teaching Yoga is required for participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy Program track to become a Certified Yoga Therapist.
For more information Contact:
Satya Lynn: yogatherapy@integralyoga.org

NameLaura Beth Guilliams Bhavani
Age36-45
EmailEmail hidden; Javascript is required.
Address2287 Sawmill Road
Ferrum, Virginia 24088
United States
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Phone5404207914
Best days to reach you for your interview
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
Are you a member of the Integral Yoga Teachers AssociationNo
Time of day?
  • 9am-12pm ET
  • 12pm-5pm ET
Health Information
Do you want to achieve your RYT 500-hour designation during this program?Yes
Chronic Health issues?Yes
Please describe

Celiac Disease, PMDD

Please list all conditions and their respective medications
Condition Medication/Remedy
PMDD Fluoxetine
Allergies Zyrtec
Prescription medications and/or natural remedies?Yes
Condition
  • PMDD
  • Allergies
Serious illness, injury, or major surgery in the last 5 years?No
Communicable Diseases?No
Current psychotherapy, counseling, or psychiatric treatment?No
Do you have any concerns about your physical or mental health that may impact your participation in this program?No
Will you require any special accommodations/needs during your participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy program?No
Any Dietary Restrictions/Choices  (Allergies, Vegan, Gluten Free, etc.)?Yes
Please describe

Gluten Free due to Celiac Disease

Education
Highest level of education completedGraduate
Please list schools attended, year graduated, and degrees obtained:
School Year Degrees
Radford University 2001 BS in Communication
University of Central Florida 2006 MA in Educational Leadership
School
  • Radford University
  • University of Central Florida
Other work outside of teaching Yoga
Occupation
  • Community-Based Victim Advocate, SARA Roanoke
Current occupation(s) and number of years worked - Please list
Occupation Years
Community-Based Victim Advocate, SARA Roanoke 2016-Present
Occupation
  • Executive Director, NRV CARES
  • Child Forensic Interviewer, CACNRV
  • Community-Based Victim Advocate, WRCNRV
  • Special Events Coordinator, Virginia Tech
  • Community Coordinator, University of New England
Past occupation(s) and number of years worked - Please list
Occupation Years
Executive Director, NRV CARES 2015-2016
Child Forensic Interviewer, CACNRV 2013-2015
Community-Based Victim Advocate, WRCNRV 2009-2013
Special Events Coordinator, Virginia Tech 2007-2009
Community Coordinator, University of New England 2006-2007
Previous Yoga Experience
Prior coursework/trainingSuccessful completion of a 200-hour Yoga teacher training from a Yoga Alliance approved school plus a minimum of one year teaching Yoga is required for participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy Program track to become a Certified Yoga Therapist.

If you are not a registered Yoga teacher, but are a licensed social worker or health care professional who would like to supplement your practice with Yoga therapy techniques, you are welcome to join the program, but will need to first complete a basic 200 hour teacher training to be eligible to receive certification from the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
When and where did you receive your 200-hour level Basic Teacher Training?July 2016 at The Breathing Space in Blacksburg, Va.
Primary 200hr InstructorAnna Pittman
Have you had a personal practice for at least one year?Yes
How long have you practiced yoga? Describe your personal practice of yoga and how regularly you practice, including the style/tradition of your current practice:

I have been practicing Hatha yoga for more than 20 years. My practice consists of daily asana practice in the evenings as well as mediation practice in the morning and evenings. In addition to Hatha Yoga, I also incorporate Yin & Restorative asana as well as Jnana Yoga & Karma Yoga.

Do you meditate?Yes
How long and how often do you meditate?~20 minutes at least twice each day
What other training experience have you had since 200hr teacher training?

300-hour Hatha YTT & Self-Awareness Program completed in November 2018
30-hour Accessible Yoga Teacher Training completed in June 2021
Spiritual Awakening & Transparency expected completion February 2022
Spiritual Awakening Coaching Intensive completed November 2021

What other styles/traditions of Yoga have you practiced/studied?

I practice meditation daily in the mornings and evenings for about 20 minutes each time on weekdays (due to my work schedule) and longer on weekends. My intention is resting awareness, allowing for expanded consciousness and being-ness.

Is English your primary language?Yes
Essay QuestionsPlease answer the following open-ended questions fully and concisely.
Please describe your past/current Yoga teaching experience including location, timeframe, population taught, etc.

I began teaching formally in November of 2014 as a substitute teacher for Life in Balance Counseling & Wellness Center and then became a regular teacher there in 2015, teaching Children's Yoga and Family Yoga. I began teaching Family Yoga at Healing Tree Wellness Center in Floyd, Va. in January 2015. From 2015-2017, I taught informally for coworkers at my full-time jobs where we focused on yoga, meditation, and mindfulness work for allied professionals responding to children and adults impacted by interpersonal violence in our community. In May 2017, I joined the teaching faculty at Grace Yoga & Healing Pathways in Cloverdale, Va. where I taught yoga for beginners, yoga nidra, workshops, yoga for the heart, and gentle yoga. Additionally, I have taught a Yoga for Survivors series at SARA Roanoke since April 2017 - this series is designed specifically for survivors of sexual trauma stemming from abuse and assault. Currently, I teach at several community-based organizations working with trauma survivors, food & housing insecure people, and people with mobility challenges.

Have you taken any Yoga therapy training programs?No
Do you have any special interests or capabilities that may be relevant?

My experience working in crisis response has allowed me the opportunity to develop and nurture an ability to hold space, remain non-judgmental, and maintain calm during the most chaotic of circumstances. I also teach and train crisis advocates using the skills I have learned studying yoga to help them better learn the importance of stayinig connected to the Self during another's crisis.

Please list any other training or experience that you think is relevant.

I have worked with survivors of trauma for ~20 years, providing crisis intervention and support. I am also a certified aromatherapist.

Given your current or future commitments, how will you create the time and space to achieve your goals for the IYTh program and fulfill all of the training requirements?

My employer is incredible and has agreed to support me in this program, providing me the necessary time & space to commit to it. I have a lot of autonomy and flexibility, so I will be able to prioritize this as expected.

How did you find out about the Integral Yoga Therapy Certification Program?Integral Yoga Center
AgreementBy submitting this form, I hereby declare the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentation of this information constitutes grounds for the rejection of this application, expulsion from the program and revocation of certification. In the event of rejection, expulsion, or revocation of certification, I understand that I am entitled to no refunds, credits, or adjustments.

I agree to assume all risk of damage or injury that may occur as a student of Integral Yoga Therapy Certification. In consideration of being accepted as a yoga therapy student, the undersigned releases and discharges Integral Yoga, its teachers, and students from any and all claims, demands, actions of any nature, whether present or future, anticipated or unanticipated, known or unknown, that result from the undersigned’s participation in yoga classes or practice of yoga outside of class.
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