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AYAMA Certification Course - Level Three

Become pain-free and help others do the same!

AYAMA (Applied Yoga Anatomy + Muscle Activation™) Level Three Certification Course contains over 60 in-depth lessons and practices!

In this intensive training, you will:

  • How to assess pain in your body and in others
  • How to perform range of motion testing for different areas of the body
  • The different categories of yoga postures and the benefits of practicing each
  • How to prepare the body for key yoga postures using AYAMA techniques 
  • The energetics of sequencing and how to practice and/or teach yoga asana for safety and maximum efficacy
  • How to use AYAMA to support special populations
  • The AYAMA Teaching Tenants and ways to elevate your career
  • And much more...!

Participants will be required to complete a final exam successfully to receive AYAMA Level Three Certification.

Level Three is open to everyone who has completed both Level One and Two successfully.

The Healing Journey of Pain

level 3 - intro to pain
4:57
Let's Talk About Pain
level 3 - being in denial to being in pain
8:11
What Is Your Pain Telling You?
level 3 - what are the origins of pain
4:59
What Are The Origins Of Pain?
level 3 - please stop doing this
1:59
Please Stop Doing This!
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How To Do A Mobility Assessment

level 3 - introduction to the box
9:25
Introduction To The Mobility Assessment (The Box)
level 3 - lets start our assement the box
2:08
How To Do A Mobility Assessment
level 3 - legs neutral internal rotation
4:32
Mobility Assessment #1: Hip Internal Rotation
level 3 - abduction with internal rotation
9:08
Mobility Assessment #2: Hip Internal Rotation + Abduction
level 3 - abduction, flexion, internal rotation
3:37
Mobility Assessment #3: Hip Internal Rotation + Abduction + Flexion
level 3 - flexion, internal rotation
1:44
Mobility Assessment #4: Hip Flexion + Internal Rotation
level 3 - legs neutral external rotation
3:53
Mobility Assessment #5: Hip External Rotation
level 3 - legs abduction external rotation rotatio
1:54
Mobility Assessment #6: Hip External Rotation + Abduction
level 3 - legs abduction flexion external rotation
2:03
Mobility Assessment #7: Hip Abduction + Flexion + External Rotation
level 3 - leg flexion external rotation neutral
1:18
Mobility Assessment #8: Hip Flexion + External Rotation
level 3 - hip extension
4:16
Mobility Assessment #9: Hip Extension
level 3 - knee extension
2:16
Mobility Assessment #10: Knee Extension
level 3 - Rotators
5:39
Mobility Assessment #11: Spinal Rotation
level 3 - conclusion
3:39
Recap: Mobility Assessment
level 3 - muscles that relate to the box
10:04
Mobility Assessment: Identifying Key Muscles
level 3 - the box wrap up
5:16
In Conclusion
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Injuries And The Path To Healing

level 3 - stress tolerance levels
9:33
Stress Tolerance Levels: What To Know
level 3 - what are the stressors
8:15
Stressors That Cause Pain
global vs local stabilizers
8:08
Global vs Local Stabilizers: What are they?
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Sequencing

level 3 - intro to sequencing
1:35
Introduction To Sequencing
level 3 - the intention of yoga and sequencing
7:19
The Intention Of Yoga Sequencing
What is Asana - sutra 246 248
51:41
Bonus Lesson: The Yoga Sutras + What Is Yoga Asana
level 3 - how deep do you need to go into a yoga p
8:39
How Deep Do You Really Need To Go Into A Yoga Pose?
level 3 - does my yoga help me to become happier
10:14
How Do You Know If Your Yoga Practice Is Successful?
when sequencing, what should you consider
15:05
What To Consider When Creating A Yoga Sequence
How do we start applying AYAMA in sequencing
9:29
How To Apply AYAMA Into A Sequence
ayama level 3 - the sequencing formula
14:29
The Guidelines Of Sequencing
HowToForwardBendSequence_AYAMAonline
27:45
How To Create A Forward Bend Sequence
forward bends muscle activation preparations
18:28
Forward Bends: How To Prepare
Quiz-2
Quiz
HowToBackbendSequence_AYAMAonline
28:01
How To Create A Backbend Sequence
backbends muscle activation preparations
15:37
Backbends: How To Prepare
Quiz-2
Quiz
HowToTwistSequence_AYAMAonline
35:21
How To Create A Twist Sequence
Twists muscle activation preparations
17:52
Twists: How To Prepare
Quiz-2
Quiz
HowToLateralSequence_AYAMAonline
53:49
How To Create A Lateral (Side Bender) Sequence
Latertals muscle activation preparations
26:04
Laterals / Side Benders: How To Prepare
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How To Bring AYAMA Into Your Classes As A Teacher Or Student

level 3 - how to teach AYAMA in your classes
8:18
How To Teach AYAMA In Your Classes
AYAMA_Do_Dont
18:14
The Do's And Don'ts Of AYAMA
why am i teaching what I am teaching
8:12
Why Am I Teaching + What I Am Teaching
level 3 - how to block students teach poses dynam
20:29
How To Set Up Poses And Teach Them Dynamically
level 3 - how to do different poses in other yoga
14:00
How To Incorporate AYAMA Techniques When You Attend Non-AYAMA Yoga Classes
SampleAYAMAclasses
Sample AYAMA Classes
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Back Pain

Introduction to the pain sequences
1:49
Introduction To The Pain Sequences
why do we suffer from back pain
26:14
Why Do We Suffer From Back Pain? (And What To Do About It!)
create the sequence for back pain
11:05
How To Create A Back Pain Yoga Sequence
AYAMA_Level3_BackPainProgramShort
25:29
AYAMA Back Pain Practice (Short)
AYAMA_Level3_BackPainProgramLong
AYAMA Back Pain Practice (Long)
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Knee Pain

why do we suffer from knee pain
19:10
Why Do We Suffer From Knee Pain?
the sequence for knee pain
19:49
How To Create A Knee Pain Sequence
AYAMA_Level3_KneePainProgram
AYAMA Knee Pain Practice
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Neck and Shoulder Pain

why do we suffer from neck and shoulder pain
26:04
Why Do We Suffer From Neck + Shoulder Pain?
what is the sequence for neck and shoulders
9:26
How To Create A Neck + Shoulder Pain Sequence
AYAMA_Level3_NeckShoulderPainProgram
AYAMA Neck + Shoulder Pain Practice
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Hip Pain

why do we suffer from hip pain
22:49
Why Do We Suffer From Hip Pain (And What To Do About It!)
How to sequence for Hip Pain
8:32
How To Create A Hip Pain Sequence
AYAMA_Level3_HipPainProgram
AYAMA Hip Pain Practice
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Yoga For Special Populations + FAQ

intro for special populations
5:42
How Do We Teach AYAMA For Special Populations?
Chair AYAMA
24:19
Chair AYAMA
intro to adjustments
7:17
AYAMA Adjustments: Yes or No?
how to make aqdjustments
9:06
AYAMA Adjustments: How To
"Hands On" From the NY TIMES The.Weekly
26:38
Adjustments - From A Different Perspective
an introduction to the feet
3:02
AYAMA for the Feet (+ Practice)
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Hip rotators - how to activate
22:30
The Hip Rotators and How to Activate
yogi_aaron_warriorpose
Review of the Hip Flexors + FAQ (50 minutes)

Final Assignment, Conclusion + What Next

Ayama level 3 conclusion part 1
8:56
The Final Stretch! You Are Almost There!!!
Quiz-2
Final Quiz
Ayama level 3 - final assignments
2:41
Final Assignment
Ayama level 3 - what next
4:45
What's Next For You?