| Are you a 200-hour certified yoga teacher? | Yes, I am a 200-hour certified yoga teacher | |||||||||
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| Have you been teaching Yoga for 1 year or more? (minimum 50 hours) | Yes, I have been teaching for one year (minimum 50 hours) | |||||||||
| HTML Block | *** 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. | |||||||||
| HTML Block | 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. | |||||||||
| Name | Stephen Jabari Redmon | |||||||||
| Age | 26-35 | |||||||||
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| Address | 901 Sara Ct Vacaville, CA 95687 United States Map It | |||||||||
| Phone | 7038677730 | |||||||||
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| Are you a member of the Integral Yoga Teachers Association | No | |||||||||
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| Do you want to achieve your RYT 500-hour designation during this program? | Yes | |||||||||
| Chronic Health issues? | No | |||||||||
| Prescription medications and/or natural remedies? | No | |||||||||
| 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 | Vegan | |||||||||
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| Highest level of education completed | Graduate | |||||||||
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| Prior coursework/training | Successful 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? | 2020, Drishti Beats Online Yoga Teacher Training | |||||||||
| Primary 200hr Instructor | Lori Lowell | |||||||||
| 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: | 7 years. I took my first class during 4th year of undergraduate school. I practiced steadily for several years primarily for sports rehabilitation, and in 2020 I decided to earn my 200 hour teacher training. I was exposed to the diversity of practices and have incorporated most into my personal practice. My personal practice is guided by my activities during the seasons and day to day. I work as a physician so my days can be very busy and fast paces, therefore I practice yin or yoga nidra. When I feel weighted or constricted and need to open mind and body, I prefer a vinyasa or power yoga practice. I feel most satisfied when I sequence my own practice, although videos or classes are very welcome. | |||||||||
| Do you meditate? | Yes | |||||||||
| How long and how often do you meditate? | Varied from 10-45 minute formal practices, several times a day | |||||||||
| What other training experience have you had since 200hr teacher training? | None | |||||||||
| What other styles/traditions of Yoga have you practiced/studied? | Raja yoga | |||||||||
| Essay Questions | Please answer the following open-ended questions fully and concisely. | |||||||||
| Please describe your past/current Yoga teaching experience including location, timeframe, population taught, etc. | From 2020-2023, I taught weekly on Nomder Yoga's Christ Moves Now: Holistic Health and Wellness daily virtual call. During medical school I also led seasonal classes for students, and conducted a research study evaluating the feasibility of a two week yoga and mindfulness elective for students. | |||||||||
| Have you taken any Yoga therapy training programs? | No | |||||||||
| Do you have any special interests or capabilities that may be relevant? | Medical Education and Asynchronous Learning. | |||||||||
| Please list any other training or experience that you think is relevant. | Inner MBA Mindful Leadership Program through Mindful NYU and Sounds True | |||||||||
| Please describe your studies and understanding of Ayurveda. | I understand Ayurveda to be a sister science to Yoga that allows practitioners to cleans the body. I practice Ayurveda daily in my daily routines and vegan diet. | |||||||||
| Please describe your studies and understanding of yoga philosophy. | I base my foundation in living thoughtfully in all 8 limbs of yoga, as well as the yoga sutras of Patanjali. I understand that yoga is a means of purifying the mind, and decreasing mind chatter, increasing awareness, and decreasing ego, fear, and ignorance. | |||||||||
| What are your expectations as a student? What do you hope to gain, learn, or work on? | I wish to hone my ability to build longitudinal programs for students and patients to build their own practice contribute to their care over weeks, months, and years. | |||||||||
| Why do you want to enroll in Integral Yoga Therapy Certification (IYTh)? | I am a lifelong learner, and current Family Medicine Resident who wishes to gain more insight into the safe and effective ways to practice therapeutic techniques in my practice. I know my knowledge will serve me in many contexts as I move forward in my personal, business, and professional life. | |||||||||
| How do you intend to use yoga therapy in your practice, both personally and professionally? | I wish to hone my ability to build longitudinal programs for students and patients to build their own practice contribute to their care over weeks, months, and years. Personally, I can further ground my practice in the science of yoga and develop a strong practice and become a reliable resource for years to come. As a medical professional, I can tailor yogic treatments to patients interested in this practice and seeking new modalities of care. I also intend to serve virtually as I already reach people online. | |||||||||
| 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? | There is enough time built into my Residency curriculum to incorporate trainings. I am currently enrolled in the Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum, and there are many overlaps between the requirements of that training and the Yoga Therapy Training requirements. I have built in 1-2 hours per day of dedicated life-long learning time to complete virtual assignments, and most weekends are available to engage with longer assignments. | |||||||||
| List any interesting things you would like to share about yourself | I enjoy the outdoors! I backpack and camp fairly frequently. I am currently training for a trail marathon | |||||||||
| Are there any current scheduling conflicts or anticipated events that could affect your ability to attend any of the scheduled modules? | Must schedule 2-3 months ahead for required trainings, as I may need to submit paperwork for official military leave. | |||||||||
| Please list three references we can contact regarding your IYTh application. One of these references must be deeply steeped in the Integral Yoga Tradition. Please provide name, position, phone, and email address. | Ina Stephens M.D. C-IAYT, Faculty University of Virginia Pediatrics, 410-608-7520, is8n@virginia.edu Breanna Gawrys M.D. RYT, Faculty David Grant Medical Center, Travis AFB, 352-586-9324, breanna.l.gawrys.mil@health.mil Michael Bouie, Church Elder, 703-595-5949, mbouie@verizon.net | |||||||||
| How did you find out about the Integral Yoga Therapy Certification Program? | Web Search | |||||||||
| Please provide specific website, studio, or individual names if you can, as well as any other specific information on how you heard about the program | Became familiar with Integral Yoga in Central Virginia. I was able to visit the beautiful Yogaville Ashram and periodically visit your site for training opportunities. This time, I decided to complete the application for Yoga Therapy. | |||||||||
| What print and/or online Yoga and wellness publications you read frequently and what social media you follow for Yoga information? | @ace_yogi, @jabariyoga, @breatheandflow, @yogaville108 | |||||||||
| Agreement | By 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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| IYTh Application Fee | IYTh Application Fee, Qty: 1, Price: $108.00 |
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