The Therapeutic Yoga Training and Acupuncturists

Acupuncture and Therapeutic Yoga are highly complementary - both focus on bringing the body back into balance. The training attracts acupuncturists who are looking for additional tools to use in conjunction with Traditional Chinese Medicine, both at the office, and as a tool for patients to practice at home or while traveling. For instance, it is popular among our acupuncture graduates to utilize the supportive restorative yoga poses taught in the training to enhance the benefits of an acupuncture session - the patient is guided into a pose, then acupuncture and/or moxibustion is applied.

Arturo Peal, co-founder of the training, received his acupuncture license in 1994 and is also a doctor of Chinese Medicine (and has been a featured instructor at the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine). As such, he is acutely attuned to the needs of the practicing acupuncturist. For instance, the manual for the course contains information on each of the poses covered in the training, and this information includes which acupuncture meridians are stimulated in a given pose.

Continuing Education Units for Acupuncturists

This program has been approved for 35 contact hours for the California Acupuncture Board. We are registered as CEP #457. However, we only undertake the approval process if we have interested applicants who need CAB credits. Please contact us if interested (need 60 days advance notice). The rules for acupuncture vary widely by state, so please check with your state acupuncture board with questions regarding CEU requirements.

Upcoming Trainings

Integral Yoga Institute - New York City - October 2010

	Integral Yoga Institute is an oasis of calm and serenity in the middle of New York City. Featuring newly renovated rooms, an excellent accompanying bookstore, and a convenient health food market, IYI provides a welcoming environment in which to learn and practice yoga. Serving the community from their beautiful spot in Greenwich Village since 1970.
October 1-3 & 8-10, 2010. $795 by August 20 (early bird discount) or $850 after August 21. Full paymend due September 25, 2010. Deposit: $150 deposit required upon registration Download the Registration Form | View the IYI Page

Santa Barbara Yoga Center - Santa Barbara, California - November 2010

	The Santa Barbara Yoga Center complements the natural beauty of Santa Barbara with beautiful hardwood floors and fabulous natural light creating a warm and welcoming environment in which to learn and experience yoga. With reasonable lodging nearby and world-class restaurants within walking distance, the Yoga Center is an ideal location to take a training.
Nov 5-7 AND Nov 12-14 * Two Weekends, 35 hours * Fri&Sat 12:30-6:30pm, Sun 12:00-6:00pm * $795 by 9/25 (early bird discount) or $850 after 9/25.
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Mar de Jade Retreat Center - Chacala, Nayarit Mexico - January 2011

	The Mar de Jade Retreat Center is simply fantastic. The center is nestled into the tip of a half moon beach at the small seaside town of Chacala. Peaceful and serene, with 78 degree water that invites you to swim in it, it's a prime training location. The rooms are well appointed, the yoga spaces must be seen to be believed, and food from the organic garden makes it easy to relax as you learn.
Jan 15-22 * Weeklong Residential, 35 hours

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