Yoga Therapy for the Respiratory System, March 27, 28, 29, and April 12, 2026
with Melinda Atkins and Adam Flores
This course has been designated by the International Association of Yoga Therapists as an Approved Professional Development course offering 33 CE credits.
This course is offered entirely in an online Zoom format. Save on travel costs and earn approved recertification hours from the comfort of your home!
You do not need to be a certified yoga teacher or medical professional to apply for this course.
Course Schedule
Friday, Friday, March 27, 2026: 5:00-9:00pm (Eastern Time)
Saturday, March 28, 2026: 11am-7:00pm (Eastern Time)
Sunday, March 29, 2026: 11am-7:00pm (Eastern Time)
Sunday, April 12, 2026; 11am-1pm (Eastern Time): Protocol Review
This weekend workshop is designed to help participants understand how to breathe more efficiently and effectively and explore the transformative effects of changing one’s breathing patterns. The course covers the anatomy and mechanics of the respiratory system and offers practical yoga exercises to enhance respiratory function and improve the overall quality of life.
For yoga teachers, this specialty certification program provides tools to support patients from diagnosis through treatment and post-treatment in hospital settings. It deepens their understanding of the principles and practices of yoga as they apply to the respiratory system. Participants will learn to analyze the breath through the lens of yoga, practice chair yoga for respiratory conditions, blend Western and Eastern approaches to respiratory health, and work effectively in hospital and clinic environments.
Topics Covered:
- Definition of respiration
- Anatomy and functioning of the respiratory system
- Physiology of normal breathing vs. poor breathing
- Respiratory diseases and signs of dysfunction
- Methodology for pulmonary evaluation
- Yoga therapy strategies for improving respiratory function
What our students are saying
“Outstanding! I liked the pre-assessment resources…loved the lectures, their structure, and how we can use these concepts. I like that we had enough breaks to reset.” —M.P.
“I didn’t have much prior knowledge of the subject matter before this course…I loved the anatomy, it really opened my mind to new perspectives on the ribcage and the organs.” —J.M.
“I really appreciated that the instructor took time to thoroughly address all our questions. I appreciated that the instructor shared a lot of her personal experiences of working with her own clients. I liked that she was very truthful and honest about working with these types of clients.” —A. P.
Tuition: SAVE up to $75! Enroll through March 1, 2025 for Early Bird $avings~
Tuition: 4-Day 33-Hour Certification: $585
- Before February 1 early bird: less $75
- February 1 – February 15, 2026: less $50
- February 16 – March 1, 2026: less $25
- After March 1, 2026: regular price
Cancellation and enrollment policy: If you cancel 3 weeks prior to the program, you will receive a full refund minus a $100 nonrefundable processing fee and a $150 course material charge in the event that you have accessed the online curriculum. If you cancel between 3 weeks and 1 week prior to the program, you will receive a refund of half the tuition, minus the $100 non-refundable processing fee and a $150 course material charge in the event that you have accessed the online curriculum. Cancellations less than 1 week prior to the program are nonrefundable. AUM hOMe Shala reserves the right to deny enrollment due to space limitations or any other concerns. If AUM hOMe Shala cancels a course due to under-enrollment, students will be advised within 24–48 hours and promptly refunded.
Melinda Atkins, M.ED, MSc., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, RYPT, YACEP, is the founding director of AUM hOMe Shala, a 501(c)(3) non-profit and internationally accredited yoga therapy school. A graduate of the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and Loyola Marymount University’s Yoga Therapy program, she blends science, education, and compassion to expand access to therapeutic yoga for all ages. Among the first in Florida certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), Melinda has over 40,000 teaching hours and serves on the IAYT Accreditation Review Committee. She has developed yoga therapy programs for both adults and children, including specialized classes for autism, ADHD, and emotional regulation. A contributing author to Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice, she continues to design and write grants for community-based yoga therapy programs supporting Parkinson’s and other neuro-motor conditions.
Adam Flores, CCPA , C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP, has advanced training in Yoga Therapy for Mental Health and is the CEO and Director of Yoga Therapy at Healing Choice, a chiropractic healthcare practice specializing in addiction recovery. He is a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Holistic Health Practitioner in Integrative Nutrition, Western Herbalism and Ayurveda. He is currently a developing partner for BE SERENE, an addiction recovery toolkit app based in yogic principles, and a new faculty member at AUM Home Shala.