We are told there is no cure for
the disease, yet new research in
functional medicine is showing
that a holistic wellness approach
can help slow, prevent and even
reverse the Minor Cognitive
Impairment (MCI), dementia
and AD.
We’ve developed this training to give you
the background, research, statistics,
components for memory maintenance,
and the tools for you to develop your own
unique MMY classes. Since memory loss
conditions develop as we age, many of your
students may be older. We present
modifications for common conditions
affecting seniors to make MMY classes
accessible to them.
Be at the forefront of implementing
the new functional medicine research
through a yoga approach. This 20
hour CE course will certify you to
help the large and increasing
population at risk for memory
impairment that can be imminent as
part of the aging process. In just 4
weeks be able to offer MMY classes to
your community.
If you would like to get started today, you will receive all of the videos and content to
move through the program at your own pace. You will be able to listen to the live calls
from our previous program and submit your questions via email. Complete the program
at your own pace and receive your 20 hours of CE when you are done.
Enroll in the program from March 19-April 16, 2020. Our "live" calls are scheduled for
Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm Pacific Standard Time. All calls will be recorded if
you are unable to make the live session. You will receive all of the videos and content to
move through the program at your own pace. Complete the program at your own pace
and receive your 15 hours of CE when you are done.
Content will be delivered to you in clear,
concise and practical lessons. The course
will include video, slides, lectures, prerecorded discussion, and homework actionable
items for the direct application of the
techniques into your group classes.
While the course is designed as a four-week course with five hours of content each week, it is also self-paced so you can
take as long as you like to view and practice the material.
You will have a lifetime of access to
the material so you can re-learn and
deepen your understanding and
application of the principles again
and again.
• The latest research on Dementia, Alzheimers, & Cognitive Impairment
• Seven Element Yoga Sequencing Framework for Memory Maintenance Yoga based
on cutting-edge research
• A therapeutic and safe approach to working with the aging population
• Practice library with somatics, warm-ups, chair yoga asana, restoratives, deep relaxations,
pranayama, and mudra to use as a resource to create your own unique memory
maintenance classes.
• All practices are instructed in video format
Online Community: All members of the course will be invited to join a private Facebook group, a wonderful forum to discuss, ask questions, support and be supported in a vibrant community of learners.
Liz Heffernan, E-RYT 500, is a recognized international yoga teacher with over two decades of personal practice and 22 years of teaching. She trained
extensively in the Hatha systems of Kripalu, Ashtanga and Anusara and works as an Integrative Yoga Therapist.
David Omkar Webster is the founder and visionary of Better Living Yoga, a unique yoga studio in
Southern California catering to adults 40 and beyond, where everyone is welcome! David’s passion is yoga
for wellness.
Liz currently directs and leads teacher training programs and workshops in worldwide locations, provides one-to-one mentoring for yoga teachers, instructs daily
classes, and offers private therapeutic sessions. Liz is known for her ability to bridge the gap between the ancient perspectives of yoga and contemporary daily life.
Her teaching weaves together philosophy, creative sequencing, clear alignment, mindful breathing, and compassionate self-inquiry to form a tapestry that
reflects her heartfelt commitment to this transformative path. Find her complete bio here.
Therapeutic/alignment-based/mindfulness yoga is a key component of the positive healing
results of new functional medicine research. At Better Living Yoga, yoga is practiced to prevent and
reverse chronic conditions.
From “rocket scientist” for the Pentagon’s Naval Aviation and Cruise Missile Project, through being a
corporate executive, to expat day-trader, to skincare entrepreneur, experiencing a 10-year spiritual
journey and yoga life-style immersion... he is uniquely suited to his role as a yoga professional. As an
inspiring leader and pioneer, combining science and sutra, he is paving the way to transform our society’s
toxic paradigms into a more holistic approach to wellness.
• Introduction to the program, question, and answer, introduction to the other participants in the program.
• Introduction to Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Minor Cognitive Impairment and Cognitive Dysfunction. What is it? What causes it? Terms and terminology.
• The latest research; statistics, positive results, approaches, and cutting-edge methods
• Practices – Video and Handouts
• Somatics
• Cross Brain/Cross Body and Balance
• Restorative
• Meditation and Pranayama
• Yoga Nidra
• Homework includes a teaching component.
• Videos and course material for Week Two: Teaching to Senior Populations will be sent to you via email.
• Live Call: Seven Elements of a Memory Maintenance Yoga Program
• Teaching Yoga to Aging Populations – Adapting, Modifying & Best Practices for active seniors and limited mobility seniors
• Introduction to the Kirtan Kriya
• Chair Yoga Sequences for Seniors
• Practice
• Seven Element Memory Maintenance Class One
• Homework – Teaching component - apply what you learned.
• Videos and course material for Week Three: Downregulating the Nervous System will be sent to you via email.
• Live Call: Importance of Downregulating the Nervous System & Somatics. Questions and answers.
• Art and Science of Yoga Nidra. Includes theory, 10 step process, how to guide.
• Practice
• Seven Element Memory Maintenance Class Two
• Somatics Practice
• Yoga Nidra Recording with a PDF written script
• Homework – Teaching component - apply what you learned.
• Videos and course material for Week Four: Cross Brain/Cross Body will be sent to you via email.
• Live Call: Marketing your memory maintenance classes.
• Cross Body - Cross Brian Research
• Modifying & Adapting the Seven Elements of a Memory Maintenance Class
• Super Brain
• Teaching Inversions Safely to Seniors
• Practice
• Empowered Sequences for Memory Maintenance
• The Yogic Lifestyle – Considerations Outside the Yogic Classroom
• Homework – Teaching component - apply what you learned.
Is this course eligible with Yoga
Alliance for Continuing Education
Credits?
Do I have to be teaching yoga
currently to take this class?
Do I have to be a yoga teacher to
benefit from this course?
How much time is required per
week to complete the course?
Yoga Alliance teachers are required to complete at least 30 hours of continuing education every three years to remain active. This online program counts as 20 Continuing Education (CE) units with Yoga Alliance. Attendees must complete the course in its entirety to be eligible for these credits. If the four -eek pace of the course is not feasible, students will have one full year from the date of registering to meet the requirements.
What are the benefits of online
teacher training courses?
Do I have to be teaching yoga
currently to take this class?
Do I have to be a yoga teacher to
benefit from this course?
How much time is required per
week to complete the course?
No, you will still benefit greatly with the study of asana, alignment and modification. And, who knows the course may just re-inspire you to begin teaching again. If you are currently teaching yoga, you will be able to apply the lessons each week with focused direction and guidance to your classes.
What are the benefits of online
teacher training courses?
Do I have to be teaching yoga
currently to take this class?
Do I have to be a yoga teacher to
benefit from this course?
How much time is required per
week to complete the course?
Absolutely not. While the course is primarily geared towards yoga teachers, all students of yoga will benefit if they are interested in learning alignment.
What are the benefits of online
teacher training courses?
Do I have to be teaching yoga
currently to take this class?
Do I have to be a yoga teacher to
benefit from this course?
How much time is required per
week to complete the course?
The course is structured so you may move through the material and assignments at your own pace. The course provides approximately 15 hours of curriculum and assignments.
We are so certain that you will love this training that we are offering you a two-week risk-free guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the material after the first two weeks of the course, we will refund 100% of your money - just email us by 14 days after the start of the program and complete an exit interview so we can learn how to improve our educational programs for the future.