The Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga for Feet and Gait, January 25–26, 2020

with Osvaldo “Ozzie” Perez and Melinda Atkins

Saturday, 2:30 pm–5:30 pm, and Sunday, 8:30 am–5:30 pm

This training has been designated by the International Association of Yoga Therapists as an Approved Professional Development course.

This course is worth 17 hours of Continuing Education Requirements (12 contact hours and 5 distance learning hours) for RYT certification with Yoga Alliance.

Utilizing research in biomechanics, expert evaluation, and best treatment options, this course includes lab and practical application time.

This two-day course covers the anatomy of the foot and ankle, the biomechanics of human gait, and the impact on the lower extremity chain. Students learn to identify and address root causes of foot pathologies through exercises including warm-ups, asana/krama, myofascial release techniques with props, and shoe recommendations. Students explore specific pathologies and corrections, from advanced analysis to technique modification, including common injuries, form and strength exercises, and cadence manipulation.

To conclude the course, each student will create and implement a foot/ankle/gait protocol with the intent of pain relief through better body mechanics, achieved through an individual program for a specific foot pathology designed to improve posture, balance, and functional movement.

Coming from out of town? Download a list of local lodgings.

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. 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. Cancellations less than 1 weeks prior to the program are non-refundable. 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.

Osvaldo “Ozzie” Perez, PT, DPT, RYT, received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from the prestigious Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. He currently is the owner and clinic director at Active Sports Medicine center, where he treats patients who have a variety of orthopedic-related injuries from the neck, hand, shoulder, back, and lower extremities. He is an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University where he teaches the orthopedic foot and ankle courses to Doctor of Physical Therapy candidates.

Melinda Atkins, M.ED, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, is the founding director of AUM hOMe Shala, where she trains yoga teachers and yoga therapists. She completed her Professional Level training at Kripalu, received her Clinical Yoga Therapy certification at Loyola Marymount University, became certified in the MELT Method® in 2012, and is currently enrolled in the Master of Science program in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Her yoga therapy practice focuses on those with MS and other chronic conditions and disabilities. Melinda also develops and directs yoga programs for at-risk youth in inner-city Miami schools. She holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Florida.