Level 1 Training– Foundations of Yoga for Arthritis

A Self-Paced Online Training | 34 CEUs – Yoga Alliance & IAYT

Empower your teaching with the tools, confidence, and understanding to make yoga accessible for people with arthritis and chronic pain.

Begin Your Yoga for Arthritis
Journey with Level 1

This training program trains yoga professionals to safely and effectively impart rigorously researched yoga practices, with individually-tailored modifications, to those with arthritis and related conditions.

100% Online And
Self-Paced

34 Continuing Education Hours

For Yoga Teachers & Yoga Therapists

Why This Training Matters

Living with arthritis or chronic pain changes everything — and conventional yoga often isn’t built with those realities in mind.

You’ve probably seen it: students struggling to keep up, pushing through pain, or quietly disappearing because the practice wasn’t adapted to meet them where they are. As a yoga teacher, yoga therapist, or healthcare provider, you want to help — but you may not feel equipped with the right tools.

That’s where this training comes in.

The Foundations of Yoga for Arthritis course gives you the knowledge, resources, and supportive framework to offer safe, inclusive, and empowering yoga experiences — for people experiencing arthritis and chronic pain.

What Past Trainees Are Saying

  • "This is one of a kind training, beyond my expectations. Holistic approach to arthritis, always bearing in mind the whole person, yoga philosophy as well as science. Steffany has a deep understanding and knowledge of the different forms and stages of arthritis from an in depth anatomy and physiology perspective till the most subtle level, she is a true yogini."

    Cynthia Olinga Ibáñez, RYT®

  • “As a yoga teacher who suffers from both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, I appreciate the level of knowledge Steffany has in this area. I look forward to sharing her recommendations with my clients.”

    — D. Harper

  • As I began the training, I was in the midst of arthritis onset in my left knee, which caused significant pain and limited my mobility. The course and the accompanying book helped me realize that my arthritis does not define me it empowered me to adapt both my personal yoga practice and my teaching to accommodate my condition. This newfound perspective has been invaluable, allowing me to approach yoga with greater confidence and resilience."

    -Anonymous

  • "I am very pleased to have completed this course. There are many factors that make it valuable, including the mixture of ancient knowledge of yoga and recent scientific evidence. The explanations related to the different manifestations of arthritis, the experiences of those who suffer from it, the scope of yoga on multiple planes (physical, emotional, mental, social) in the face of an autoimmune disease. The profuse amount of scientific information that I received and the many yoga practices that can be applied and that are supported by scientific evidence. All of the above, available in digital or audiovisual documents. Finally, all the queries and requests for clarification that I made were answered in a timely manner."

    - Fran Vargas

  • "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!"

    - Anonymous

  • "I can highly recommend this course! It is well structured and packed with great information."

    - Mathilda Spjuth

What You’ll Learn:

As a result of taking this Yoga for Arthritis teacher training program, participants will be able to:

Teach

Teach Yoga for Arthritis classes in their communities and become part of a growing community of yoga professionals dedicated to accessible, evidence-informed practice

Support Students Safely & Confidently

Learn to support students and clients with arthritis and chronic pain in developing and sustaining a personal practice.

Modify

Confidently adapt poses, sequences, and breath-work for people with arthritis, chronic pain, and join limitations

Communicate Confidently

Communicate with healthcare providers and caregivers about yoga’s benefits using clear, appropriate and accurate language.

Understand the Science & Joint Anatomy

Improve your understanding of joint anatomy and arthritis pathophysiology, including how it impacts movement, daily activities and quality of life.

Become Familiar with Arthritis Conditions

Become familiar with the most common arthritic conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, etc.

What This Training Includes:

🎥 15+ Hours of Pre-Recorded Video Lectures & Practices
Learn at your own pace with expert instruction from our founder, Dr. Steffany Moonaz, and the Yoga for Arthritis faculty team.

📘 Downloadable Manuals & Practice Guides
Get comprehensive resources to reference during and after the training — including posture adaptations, anatomy, and sequencing tips.

💬 Reflective Prompts & Self-Assessments
Deepen your integration of the material through guided journaling and practice-based inquiry.

🧘‍♀️ Real-Life Teaching Applications
Gain tools you can use immediately in group classes, one-on-ones, or therapeutic settings — including with older adults, those with limited mobility, or complex conditions.

🎓 34 CEUs (Yoga Alliance + IAYT)
Earn recognized continuing education credits while progressing toward full Yoga for Arthritis Certification.

🌐 Free 12 Month Membership that gets your monthly Q&A with Dr. Steffany Moonaz class and so much more!

Becoming A Yoga for Arthritis Teacher

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.

“This course is more than knowledge — it’s a mindset shift in how we approach pain, movement, and healing through yoga.”

– Dr. Steffany Moonaz”

Tuition & Enrollment

Pay In Full

$750

Online Course + Bonus Free 30min Mentoring Session with Dr. Steffany Moonaz

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • This training is for any 200 hour yoga teacher or yoga therapist who wants to deepen their knowledge and understanding on how best to work with students with arthritis and chronic pain.

  • You can begin whenever you're ready! The training is completely self-paced and available immediately upon registration.

  • Absolutely. This course is designed for professionals who want to support others living with arthritis and chronic pain — whether or not you’ve experienced it yourself.

  • No, level 1 provides specific training in an evidence-based yoga program for people living with arthritis and chronic pain. It is a prerequisite for Level. We find that even very experienced yoga professionals gain knowledge and insight from this program.

  • This Level 1 course counts toward full Yoga for Arthritis Certification. You’ll be eligible for our Level 2 training and other advanced offerings in the future.

Want the Full Pathway to Yoga for Arthritis Certification?

Upgrade to the Bundle – 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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