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Welcome

The Yoga Vista Academy is a Continuing Education School for the advancement and certification of Yoga teachers and Health and Wellness professionals in their selected specialties. We offer advanced training and certifications for Gentle, Senior, Chair Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Somatics.

Advanced Gentle Yoga Training & Certifications

At the Yoga Vista Academy, we believe that every person, no matter the age, health condition, experience or stage of life, can benefit from the calming and healing energy of yoga. We help to prepare teachers with confidence and skills to serve this fast-growing yoga student community.

Namaste and See you Soon!

Sherry and Justine

Teacher Certification Programs
Coming Soon!

Become Certified to Teach and Expand your Expertise!

Along with earning Yoga Alliance Continuing Education units for all courses and workshops, the student teacher can achieve certification upon passing the accreditation exam for their area of study: Gentle, Senior, Chair, Yoga Therapy and/or Somatic Yoga. Sign up for our "In the Know" Newsletter and get more details on our Teacher Training and Certification Programs.

 

Advanced Training Curriculum

Our Curriculum is created to provide flexibility for the student teacher so that they can craft their own level of expertise in the area of their interest. By selecting from a variety of courses and tracks, the teacher can earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education units required to keep their Yoga Teaching status current.
 

CEU Workshops

Attend one or all of our weekend workshops and hone your yoga teaching and professional skills to meet the needs of the gentle, senior and chair yoga student population. Earn Yoga Alliance approved Continuing Education Units for each session.
  • October 18-20, 2013 Fall Weekend Workshop in Vista/Oceanside (suburbs of San Diego, CA).
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    Two-Time Yoga Alliance Leadership Conference Presenter

    Sherry Zak Morris, E-RYT, Gentle Yoga Teacher

    "Making Yoga Accessible to Everyone! Chair Yoga is not just for Seniors!" Stressed out Desk workers, people healing from health setbacks, people in wheelchairs, senior citizens, plus sizes and everyone else who can't or don't want to get up and down off the floor - Chair Yoga offers a full and fun yoga practice that is accessible to all.



    In-Depth Studies of Gentle, Senior, Chair, Yoga Therapy and Somatics

    Events & Workshops

    Workshop Topics & In-Depth Sessions

    Instructional Videos

    When the SI joint gets out of alignment most people know it. But, they often don't know what type of stretches or movements to do that would help relieve pain or even improve their condition. Watch a yoga student try to decipher her dilemma and how Yoga Therapist, Justine Shelton, responds with practical advice.
     
    Seniors! We Got Your Back! - If you teach yoga to senior citizens, or are a senior citizen yourself, keeping your spine safe and supported is a common concern in Yoga. Learn how to modify specific forward bending and twisting movements to keep yoga safe and effective.
     
    That's Why I Teach Gentle Yoga - If you had the power within you to help people with chronic pain and empower them to live a healthier, happier life - where would your life take you? Consider teaching Gentle Yoga and lift the spirits of a fellow world traveler.
     
    Gentle Yoga - A Matter of Heart - Coming back from heart surgery created a unique opportunity for this new Yoga Teacher. Gentle Yoga supported and guided Heather through her own healing process. With every crisis, there lies opportunity for self-growth...
     
    Yoga for Every Body - What does this group of people in one room have in common? Their ages range from 20's to 70's - some are big, some are small - some are injured, some are stressed - some are mellow, some are hyper? You guessed it!