Unlock the Full Potential of Yoga for Arthritis Training

Become A Yoga for Arthritis Teacher

The Complete Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain Bundled Course
 Advanced Yoga Teacher Training for 200hr YTT Graduates

About The Yoga for Arthritis Bundle Training

Transform your teaching and expand your impact with our comprehensive 3-Level Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain Training. Designed for yoga professionals seeking to specialize in working with populations experiencing chronic pain, joint conditions, and autoimmune diseases, this bundled program offers expert guidance, mentorship, and certification—all at an affordable monthly payment plan.

  • 101 total hours CEUs, consisting of 65 contact hours and 36 non-contact hours

  • This course is approved for continuing education credit with both Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapists

  • Prerequisite: 200 Hour Yoga Teacher training

  • "This training delivers an abundance of crucial research on this topic as well as bonus materials galore! The value of this course is well beyond what you pay! You won't regret it!"

    -Annonymous

  • "I am so glad I took the YFA Level 1 course. My confidence in my ability to help yoga students modify yoga in a safe way and find joy in the bodies has increased. I found it invaluable to find ways to craft a class that can help students with chronic pain manage their pain."

    -Anonymous

  • "This is a course that professionals looking to assist arthritis patients through yoga should definitely consider learning."

    - James G.

Want the Full Pathway to Yoga for Arthritis Certification?

Yoga for Arthritis Specialist Certification Track

If you're ready to go all in on becoming a Yoga for Arthritis Specialist, this bundle is for you. You'll save significantly while securing access to the entire certification track — from foundational skills to advanced therapeutic application.

The Bundle Includes:

  • ✅ Level 1 – Foundations of Yoga for Arthritis (32 CEUS)

  • ✅ Level 2 – Applied Practice & Mentorship in Yoga for Arthritis (40 CEUs)

  • ✅ Level 3 – Advanced Integration & Specailisting in Yoga for Arthritis (24 CEUs)

  • 🎓 101 CEUs Total (Yoga Alliance + IAYT Eligible)

  • 🕓 5 Years to Complete the Full Track

  • 💬 Mentorship + Peer Support Included

  • BONUS: 60 Minute Coaching Call with Dr. Steffany Moonaz ($150 value)

  • BONUS: Free Membership for 3 Years ($972 Value)

  • Ability to become a Yoga for Arthritis Mentor

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Why Choose the Bundled Training?

  • Registened with Yoga Alliance & Internationals Association of Yoga Therapists

    Certification & CEUs: Earn continuing education credits through Yoga Alliance and IAYT, plus certification with Yoga for Arthritis upon completion

  • Evidenced Based

    The Research: In three separate clinical trials at leading research institutions, the Yoga for Arthritis program has been associated with improved arthritis symptoms, physical function, mood, and quality of life. Moreover, those benefits were sustained well beyond the end of formal class sessions as people continued to incorporate the principles and practices of yoga into daily life.

  • Expert Support

    Expert Support: Access mentorship, feedback, and community discussions to enhance your learning. Plus gain access to a YFA membership that includes monthly group Q&A calls to support you in this journey.

What You'll Learn:

  • The Koshas and how they relate to chronic pain

  • The current science and best practices for teaching group classes with mixed abilities

  • Common modifications and appropriate variations to teach your classes safely and effectively

  • Understand the purpose of props

  • Joint Anatomy and Pathophysiology

  • Pranayama & Meditation for chronic pain

  • Arthritis through life stages

  • The Business of Yoga for Arthritis

Payment Plans To Fit Your Needs

24 Monthly Payments

$65

for 24 months

Most
Popular

12 Monthly Payements

$122

for 12 months

Pay in Full

$1350

One Time Payment

Yoga for Arthritis

Learn More Than Modifications

The Level 1 segment is offered as an online, self-paced program with regular assessments and feedback from faculty on discussion boards and practice teaching. The Level 1 segment offers an overview of current science and best practices for teaching group classes, as well as an adaptable evidence-based program that can be offered in-person or online in community settings.

The Level 2 segment is a mentored practicum that includes focused work with an assigned mentor toward personal teaching goals.

The Level 3 segment includes a peer-learning experience and a focus on working with individuals and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

This Bundled Course also includes an hour of online professional coaching after completing each segment, which can be used at any time. Completion of the full bundled course results in certification through Yoga for Arthritis and a year of membership beyond course completion.

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Steffany Moonaz
Ph.D., CMA, MFA, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Founder of Yoga for Arthritis

Dr. Steffany Moonaz is a leading yoga therapist, researcher, and educator dedicated to making yoga accessible and beneficial for people living with arthritis. With a background in biology, dance, and public health, she spent eight years at Johns Hopkins University developing and studying a yoga program for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis—work that laid the foundation for her PhD and the creation of Yoga for Arthritis.

Today, Dr. Moonaz leads Yoga for Arthritis teacher training programs and mentors emerging researchers in the field of yoga and health. She serves as Professor & research director at Southern California University of Health Sciences, was a professor at Maryland University of Integrative Health, and contributes to multiple yoga therapy programs across the country. Her work has been featured in major media outlets and institutions, and she is the author of Yoga Therapy for Arthritis and Driving Home: A Memoir. Through research, education, and practice, Dr. Moonaz continues to bridge the gap between yoga and evidence-based care for chronic conditions.

If you'd like to schedule a private session with Dr. Moonaz, please go HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You have 1-5 years to complete the Bundle Course. Level I is offered throughout each year; Level II is offered throughout each year; Level III is offered every other year (the next Level III is in 2026 with Dr. Moonaz)

  • If you choose to cancel midway through your Bundle Course there is a fee. For Example, if you cancel after Level I, you will owe the remaining $200 of the cost of Level I.

  • Note: Dr. Steffany is an extra $300 if you want to work with her for Level II Mentorship

  • Yes, we are sorry. If you are interested in completing a 200 hr YTT, please check our our ‘Come As You Are’ 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

The Bundle Yoga for Arthritis Training Includes:

  • 101 Hours of CEUs

  • Digital certificates for each level completed.

  • Connection with a large network of Yoga for Arthritis teachers and practitioners.

  • A free year of the Yoga for Arthritis Professional Membership

  • Mentorship with a Yoga for Arthritis mentee

  • A peer-learning experience to focus on working with individuals and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

  • Access to 4 BONUS sample Yoga for Arthritis Classes taught by Dr. Steffany Moonaz

Payment Plans To Fit Your Needs

24 Monthly Payments

$65

for 24 months

Most
Popular

12 Monthly Payements

$122

for 12 months

Pay in Full

$1350

One Time Payment