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My areas of expertise: trauma, chronic pain, ADHD, depression, anxiety and insomnia,
contemplative Christian spirituality.
Adults of all abilities
Children from age 5 of all abilities
Payment
Cash, all credit cards, checks payable to Urban Oasis Pittsburgh, PayPal
Sliding scale fees available upon request based on need and scholarship availability.
I am committed to my services being available to you regardless of your ability to pay.
Let's think creatively.
One-on-one therapy
$85/per 60 min. session
This is a private yoga class customized to meet your needs. It begins with you completing an intake form giving some background information about your health in general. It is an opportunity to work on something specific or learn or explore what sort of yoga practice would benefit you. You will be seen and heard.
Group yoga therapy
$120-$200 (2-8 people) per 60 min. session
For 2-8 people for people who prefer to be in a group setting, bring your friends - the class will be tailored to your group. Times available according to studio availability and your schedule.
DVD Absolute Beginner Yoga
$11 (includes tax and shipping)
Click on the Buy Now button to the right.
Start your home practice right away with this simple, easy-to-follow resource.
The DVD includes a 15 minute chair practice, a 20 minute standing practice and several other practices to get you started on your own.
Workshops
$40-$100 p.p. (depending whether 2-4 hr)
Signature Workshops:
An Introduction to Trauma-informed Yoga:
What is it?
Basics of teaching trauma-informed yoga.
Beyond Burnout: Recognizing Secondary Trauma when working with 'At-Risk'Populations
What is secondary trauma?
Tools to recognize and mitigate secondary trauma
Yoga Skills for Clinicians:
In this workshop you will be introduced to 4 types of gentle movement and 3 breathing exercises that you can practice for yourself
and teach to your clients.
Yoga for Mood Management:
In this workshop you will be introduced to the LifeForce Yoga Chakra Clearing Meditation and its application for stabilizing one's
mental health.
Contemplative Practices for the Christian Journey:
What is a Rule of Life?
How to have your own Rule of Life
Including embodied practices in Rule of Life
Customized Workshops to Meet Your Organization's Needs
Trainings & Certifications
$200-$650 p.p. (depending whether 1-3 days)
Chair Yoga for Clinicians - 1 day training
Chair Yoga Teacher Training (for yoga teachers) - 2 days
Yoga in Schools Yoga Teacher Training (K-5th Grade)
InHabit Curriculum: Contemplative Practices for Middle School
Embodied Spiritual Direction
Sliding Scale Fee $35-65 per session
In person or online (Zoom, Skype)
Retreats
Theme-based retreats on yoga and spiritual practices.
Call for pricing.
Mentoring
$75/per 60 min.
I offer mentoring for yoga teachers, counselors, therapists, psychologists who are interested in getting their Level I certification with the LifeForce Yoga Institute.
I also offer ongoing mentoring to professional counselors interested in integrating mind body practices for themselves and their clients.
Articles, Essays, Book Chapters
My new book:
Trauma-Informed Yoga Toolbox: Practices to Rebalance the Nervous System (in press), PESI Fall 2020
Books I have contributed to:
Best Practices for Yoga in Schools, 2015. Atlanta: YSC-Omega Publications.
Stories from School Yoga: Narratives from the Field, 2019. Albany: SUNY Press.
Yoga Playgrounds: Yoga Power Curriculum
Resources
Amy Weintraub - founder of LifeForce Yoga
Kristine Webber - founder of Subtle Yoga
Jill Miller - founder of Yoga Tune-Up Fitness
