The Adaptive Yoga Teacher Training of the Space Yoga Institute of Health and Wellness has the objective of preparing instructors with a solid foundation in the ethical and philosophical underpinnings of the yoga practice as well as a knowledge of the physical and subtle bodies, allowing them to lead safe and effective yoga sessions. In addition to fundamental information, our program is focused specifically on giving our instructors the tools that will allow them to work with special populations, including, but not limited to, prenatal women and seniors as well as populations dealing with:
- Emotional imbalances such depression and anxiety
- PTSD from a variety of types of trauma
- Recovery from addiction or abuse
- Chronic Pain and neurological challenges
- Cancer
Course Curriculum
Meet Our Program Director & Lead Trainer
Moniqua Acosta, MA, ERYT-500 is an educator with 15 years of experience in a variety of settings and with all age groups, from Early Childhood Education to Higher Education. With certifications in Power Yoga (200HR), Therapeutic Yoga (230HR), Adaptive Yoga (300HR) and Aerial Yoga, Moniqua is the Owner of Space Yoga Studio and the Founder and President of the nonprofit organization Project Create Space, which has the mission of providing no-cost, population-specific yoga programs to underserved communities across the Augusta, Georgia area. In addition to her background in yoga, Moniqua also holds a Masters Degree in Hispanic Linguistics and currently teaches Spanish at Augusta University.
Population-Specific Training
Equip yourself with skills that will allow you to safely teach yoga to a variety of populations. Learn about teaching yoga for people throughout the lifespan and how to effectively instruct students struggling with PTSD, cancer, depression, anxiety, and much more.
Proven Methodology
Make valuable connections between ancient and modern healing modalities. Learn about the traditional yogic models of the self and about healing from a yogic and Ayurvedic perspective. Explore the chakras, the koshas, and the ethic system of the yamas and niyamas.
Launchpad for Growth
Find new levels of meaning and purpose in your own personal practice. Learn physical and subtle anatomy that will help you align your postures and flow easier on your mat, and arm yourself with techniques for sequencing postures together on your own. Explore the ways in which your postures are an expression of your deepest self.
Dynamic and Engaging Learning Experiences
Each learning resource contained in this course has been designed by experienced educators to work with all styles of learning.