December 21, 1989 -- B. A. in Elementary Education -- Clemson University
August 10, 1991 -- M. Ed. in Counseling and Guidance Services -- Clemson University
August 1996 -- Masters of Library and Information Science in School Library Media – University of South Carolina
Yoga and Parent Education Training
January 2010 -- YogaKids Foundations Training -- 4 days -- Miami, FL
January 2010-April 2013 -- Global Family Yoga Home Study
November 2010 -- YogaFit Level One Training -- 2 days -- Columbia, SC
March 2011 -- YogaFit Kids Training -- 1 day -- Greenville, SC
July 2011 -- YogaFit Seniors Training -- 1 day -- Greenville, SC
January-June 2013 -- Gotta Yoga Studios YTT -- 200 hours -- Lexington, SC
January 2014 -- Global Family Yoga -- Planting Seeds -- Teaching Yoga to children under age 8 -- 30 hours -- Chicago, IL
April 2014 -- Global Family Yoga -- Taking Root -- Teaching Yoga to children age 8-12 -- 30 hours -- Chicago, IL
July 2014 -- Global Family Yoga -- Therapeutic Yoga for Children -- 50 hours -- Plano, IL
September 2014 -- Global Family Yoga -- Branching Out -- teaching Yoga to teens -- 30 hours -- Chicago, IL
September 2014 -- Children Yoga Teacher certification with Global Family Yoga
January 2015 -- Global Family Yoga -- Ohana MASERMIND Retreat -- lesson planning, personal practice, business goals -- 20 hours -- Milwaukee, WI
"Together as a community we can achieve more, inspire others, and reveal a brighter future for all of us. This isn't just what we do, but who we are."
May 2015 -- Love & Logic -- Train the Trainer -- 3 days -- Denver, CO
November 2015 --Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy -- Yoga Therapy Training Level 1 -- 32 hours -- Charleston, SC
April 2015 -- Registered Children's Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance
May 2015 -- Facilitator of Love & Logic® Curricula Training
November 5-8, 2015 -- Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Level One Training
February 2017 -- Cosmic Kids Yoga Online Training -- "Getting Started in Kids Yoga"
July 2017 - July 2020 -- Cosmic Kids Yoga Online Training -- "Conquering Class Management"
July 2017 - April 2020 -- Cosmic Kids Yoga Online Training -- "Making a Living as a Kids Yoga Teacher"
July 2017 -- Dianne Bondy Yoga -- "Journey to Self-Acceptance"
April-May 2018 -- Dianne Bondy Yoga -- "Yoga for All" mini course with Amber and Dianne -- 35 noncontact hours
October 2018 -- Yin Yoga at Pink Lotus Yoga, Lexington -- 15 hours
February 2019 -- Meditation Workshop at Pink Lotus Yoga, Lexington -- 8 hours
June 2019 -- Early Childhood Education Teacher Certification
December 2019 -- Global Family Yoga Trainer for 95 hour curriculum
January - May 2020 -- Pink Lotus YTT Anatomy -- 18 hours
April 2020 -- Aquatics Exercise Association Aquatics Fitness Professional Certification
May 9-10, 2020 -- "Teach People, Not Poses" & "Physiology of Stress and Rest" -- Art of Balance Yoga Studio -- Mary Richards -- 12 hours
July 2020 - September 2020 -- "Yoga Therapy for Depression" -- Yoga International -- Gary Kraftsow, 3 hours
August 2020-July 2021 -- Masters of Yoga Therapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health
1st Trimester
Academic Research and Scholarship -- This self-paced course is designed to provide students with a graduate level understanding of information literacy concepts in an academic environment. It was created in alignment with information literacy threshold concepts in higher education: Information Creation as a Process, Authority is Constructed and Contextual, Information Has Value, Research is Inquiry, Searching as Strategic Exploration, and Scholarship as Conversation. Each of these concepts is explored in a manner that reflects MUIH’s values, policies, and procedures, and links with resources available at MUIH’s Sherman Cohn Library.
Anatomy and Kinesiology -- This course addresses musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, investigating kinesiology and biomechanics. Students will look at normal and dysfunctional movement, common imbalances in the body, how to analyze and assess these common imbalances that contribute to structural misalignment and potential injury and pain. Students will become practiced in postural analysis, structural assessment, and gait analysis. Students will become familiar with alignment and muscle function, as well as how to design and apply practices, such as yoga asana, to promote healthy structure and function.
Physiology and Pathology: The Internal Organs -- This course provides a basic understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of the major organ systems of the human body, their control and regulation, and how these systems communicate with one another. Students will also explore key pathophysiological processes that contribute to illness and disease. The musculoskeletal system is covered extensively in other courses in the curriculum and will not be covered here. The course focuses on foundational processes and functions that are relevant for the practice of integrative yoga therapy. Students also learn introductory skills related to finding and discussing physiology-based research.
Theoretical Foundations for Yoga Therapy -- This course provides the history and philosophies of yoga traditions that serve as the foundation for Yoga Therapy. Specific traditions will be discussed in parallel with classic texts in this field. Yogic cosmology will be investigated, examining Vedic theories about creation and the major forces that govern life and change. Students will explore the basics of Ayurvedic theory including the five elements, the doshas, and the Ayurvedic clock. Basic yogic anatomy and physiology, including concepts of mind body layers and energetics (including koshas, chakras, nadis and marmas) will be introduced. Students will learn how these theories and principles support the practices of Yoga and Ayurveda, as well as relevant terms in Sanskrit. While these concepts are derived from Hindu beliefs, they will be explored in relationship to their influence on the field of yoga.
2nd Trimester
Breath and Health -- Yoga practices can have a profound effect on health by leading to changes in vitality associated with shifts in the flow of prana. This course will specifically explore the concept of prana in conjunction with pranayama or traditional practices of breathwork. Included in this course will be in-depth consideration of common breath pattern disorders, their effect upon health (with specific consideration of prevalent health issues and symptoms of over-breathing), and the appropriate practices of pranayama that can be taught to address these breathing patterns. Both the physical and subtle anatomy of the breath will be covered. Students will also develop their skills in leading breathing practices.
Health and Disease: Yogic Perspectives -- Concepts of health and disease pathogenesis from a yogic perspective will be discussed. Concepts important to understanding the causes of behavior that lead to suffering will be explored through the principle teachings of yoga. The relationship between asana, pranayama, meditation, diet, and lifestyle will be addressed in the context of health promotion, disease prevention and disease management. The class will include both classic training and contemporary understanding of the principles that constitute a yoga lifestyle. Fundamental principles of Ayurveda will be incorporated to provide a complementary perspective.
Structural Pathology in Integrative Health -- This course reviews Western scientific perspectives on musculoskeletal pathology. Major topics include the pathophysiologic basis of pain, inflammation, and structural remodeling. The course will also review the changes in body structure that occur as we progress through life. `Red flag`conditions (i.e. conditions requiring referral to Western medicine) and physical challenges that may be contraindications will be explored in detail. The course will review current research evidence and tools used in biomedicine to address these issues, including surgery and drugs, and discuss how these are used to alleviate suffering.
3rd Trimester
Mental Health and Mind Body Science -- This course reviews Western scientific perspectives on the mind and the brain. Topics will include neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neuro-cognitive changes across the lifecycle. Pathological conditions of the central nervous system and psyche will be discussed along with a review of the neuroendocrine orchestration of the stress response. The interactions of the mind and body will be explored in detail including discussion of practices that support health and wellness across the mind body continuum. Substances that alter the mind, mood, and brain will be reviewed as well.
Professional Practices -- This course addresses professional ethics for the practice of Yoga Therapy in addition to addressing best professional practices. Legal, regulatory and business issues will be addressed, as well as relationships to peers, mentors, organizations and the general yoga community. Personal and professional development will also be discussed.
Theoretical Foundations and Practical Applications -- This course introduces yogic perspectives on the structure and function of the mind, including states of balance and imbalance. Students learn how yoga practices can support a shift in one's approach to life's challenges. The effects of daily movement and breathing practices (asana and pranayama) on the mind will be explored. Forms of meditation, yoga nidra and Ayurvedic wellness practices that support meditation and relaxation such as mantras, yantras and mudras are introduced.
as of 7/4/2021-- 1,018.75 hours of yoga teaching experience & 31 years, 6 months, 17 days as a public school educator -- 6 years teaching, 15 years "library-ing," 10 years "counselor-ing"
April 2021 -- Doug Keller Workshops
October 2-3, 2021 -- Teaching Neuroscience of Subtle Yoga for Mental Well-Being -- Kristine Kaooverii Weber
February 2022 -- Teaching the Neuroscience of Yoga for Anxiety and Depression -- Kristine Kaooverii Weber
September-October, 2022 -- Chair Yoga for Brain Health