Thank you for attending SYTAR!
Never underestimate the power of the right teacher.
Our seasoned Yoga Therapists share decades of experience in SF Bay Area's first IAYT 800 hour accredited program.
ROBIN GUETH
Robin Gueth is the founder of the Stress Management Center of Marin, a yoga therapist, mentor, and public speaker. With decades of experience and deep expertise in anatomy and yoga, she brings a grounded, compassionate approach to her work.
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336 Bon Air Center #307
Greenbrae, CA 94904
You CAN earn your living with yoga therapy.
We will show you how.
As the first accredited Yoga Therapy training in the Bay Area, Stress Management Center’s premier training program is led by yoga therapy experts with decades of experience to prepare you for a professional career. In our open approach, all aspects of yoga are taught, from the physical to the philosophical. There will be classes on self inquiry, professional ethics, the running of a yoga business, western medical approaches and building relationships with the healthcare community.
The curriculum covers classical asana, pranayama, meditation and Ayurveda first, and then focuses on applying and modifying these tools to meet clients' needs. We will study tools from diverse methodologies, including: Hatha, Viniyoga, InnerBody Yoga, Swaroopa Yoga and Ayurveda. We will include special teachings from Rama Jyoti Vernon's work with BKS Iyengar and her decades of experience with the Yoga Sutras, as well as Nischala Devi's work with Dr. Dean Ornish developing Yoga of the Heart™.
IAYT ACCREDITED 800 HOUR TRAINING
SMC LEVEL 1
& YA 300 Hour
Level 1 of our International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)–accredited 800-hour program begins with this foundational training. Designed for dedicated yoga teachers ready to deepen their philosophical knowledge, refine their teaching skills, and expand into therapeutic applications of yoga.
Prerequisites: A 200-hour yoga teacher training (or equivalent), plus at least one year of teaching experience and one year of personal practice.
SMC LEVEL 2
IAYT 800 Hour
Level 2 is an advanced training open to Level 1 graduates and some 300-hour trained teachers from other programs (accepted on an individual basis).
Refine your clinical skills, expand your therapeutic toolkit, and support your evolution as a confident, effective yoga therapist. Students dive into major health issues of our time (stress, heart disease, cancer, aging, etc). We use an East-West perspective that will help you translate Eastern wisdom into Western healthcare so that you can be comfortable communicating in any environment.
Our unique approach includes:
• Asana and pranayama applications for every ailment that include an understanding of the medications commonly used.
• Ayurveda for complex ailments, such as diabetes
• Holistic therapies for specific populations, such as TBI, medicated anxiety and depression, heart disease, cancer, PTSD, women's health, student athletes, and more.
• Research literacy to support evidence-informed practice, including practice on how to read and analyze research for usefulness.
• Full business course taught by an MBA to give you the skills to run a profitable yoga practice. This course includes practical issues like marketing and design, ethical issues and problem solving, and practice talking about your yoga therapy skills in varied environments. The course ends with a business plan presentation that the group supports and gives feedback on. Truly a transformative experience!
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1 at SMC, or completion of a bridge program if transferring in with other experience.
Mentored Practicum
The final stage of the IAYT–accredited training is 150-hour mentored practicum.
Unique to SMC: our practicum includes 1:1 guidance. Your mentor supports you in working through client cases, refining your business plan, and growing both personally and professionally.
This highly individualized experience ensures you graduate with the confidence, skills, and real-world foundation to launch your yoga therapy practice.
