Yoga Therapy for Cancer and Chronic Illness with Kathleen Ross-Allee, B.A., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 – October 11, 18-19, and 30, 2025
Learn and recertify conveniently from home with our fully online Zoom course! Cut down on travel expenses while earning approved recertification hours. Ideal for busy professionals seeking flexibility without compromising on quality education.
This training has been designated by the International Association of Yoga Therapists as an Approved Professional Development course.
- Saturday, October 11, 2025: 4:30-6:30pm (EST)
- Saturday-Sunday, October 18-19, 2025: 11am – 7pm (EST)
- Thursday, October 30, 2025: 5:45-7:15pm (EST) Protocol Review
Discover the transformative role of Yoga Therapy in cancer care with our specialized course designed to empower yoga therapists. Explore diverse approaches to integrating yoga as a complementary healing tool throughout the cancer journey. Gain practical skills to establish classes, attract clients, and forge partnerships within medical and support communities. Learn to develop tailored protocols and sample classes, incorporating asana, pranayama, meditation, and more to support specific cancer populations. Navigate challenges and solutions when collaborating with healthcare teams and community stakeholders. Prepare to empower clients with holistic support pre, during, and post-treatment, enhancing body awareness and overall well-being. Enrich your practice with insights into cancer research, medical considerations, and effective program development. Join us and learn how to make a meaningful impact in the clinical world while building a thriving career as a respected yoga therapy professional.
“I loved that we had the space to share our personal experiences and the class was very shared-learning-based, as this is such a sensitive subject.” — A. F.
“Kathleen is fantastic. I really enjoy her points of view and approach to caring for cancer patients.” — A. P.
“I enjoyed the class so much and I learned a ton. Kathleen held so much space for all of us! I felt at ease and supported in the group. It was an honor spending the weekend with such an outstanding teacher!” — M. F.
“The instructor skillfully led us through this heavy and intense topic, sharing valuable information about chronic diseases and tools for working with patients. This course helped me understand the role of a yoga therapist and how much empowerment we can deliver by listening, being present, and offering simple practices to patients.” — L.W.
“The instructor skillfully led us through this heavy and intense topic, sharing valuable information about chronic diseases and tools for working with patients. This course helped me to be more confident and taught me that teaching from our heart can alleviate others’ suffering.” — E. G.
Tuition
- 3-Day 23-Hour Certification ~ Early Bird Tuition: $510 (save $40 through September 1)
- 3-Day 23-Hour Certification ~ Early Bird Tuition for Shala Enrolled Students: $390 (save $40 through September 1)
Our Cancellation and Enrollment Policy: If you cancel your enrollment more than three weeks before the program starts, you will receive a full refund, minus a $100 nonrefundable processing fee and a $150 course material charge if you accessed the online curriculum. Cancelling between three weeks and one week prior to the program will result in a refund of half the tuition, minus the $100 processing fee and $150 course material charge if accessed. Cancellations within one week of the program start date are nonrefundable. Enrollment at AUM hOMe Shala is subject to space availability and other considerations. In the event of course cancellation due to low enrollment, students will be notified within 24–48 hours and promptly refunded.
Kathleen Ross-Allee, B.A., C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is a certified yoga therapist and ACE-Certified fitness trainer and Cancer Exercise Specialist (CES) with more than 25 years of experience as a health and wellness expert. Kathleen is a Health Educator and Yoga Therapist for Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills for the Center for Healthy Living. She is the managing director and instructor for the Loyola Marymount University Yoga Therapy Rx program, where she earned her credentials as a yoga therapist (YTRx-500C), as well as the lead instructor of the LMU Yoga Therapy Rx Level IV Practicum Prep Course. Kathleen has developed yoga therapy programs to support cancer treatment at Cedars-Sinai/Tower Hematology, USC/Norris Cancer Hospital, Vantage Oncology, and Tower Cancer Research Foundation, where she continues to teach ongoing classes. She also teaches a weekly gentle yoga therapy class for people with Parkinson’s disease, which she offers free to patients and caregivers at Liberation Yoga in Los Angeles.