International Yoga Therapy Conference May 18-20th 2007

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World-renown Yoga Masters and Research Professionals gather in San Rafael, CA at the 2nd Annual International Yoga Therapy Conference

As the national awareness of yoga continues to grow, the field is projected to move from a current “conscious-image” phase focusing mainly on the physical benefits of various postures, to a deeper, more multi-faceted understanding of the wholeness of yoga. The practice of applying yoga with a therapeutic intention fills in the niche that opens up. Yoga Therapy is the emerging tendency in health and wellness.

From May 18-20, 2007, San Rafael will be the epicenter for the burgeoning field of Yoga Therapy, as it hosts “Yoga for Health” – the 2nd Annual International Yoga Therapy Conference. Unlike any other yoga gathering in the United States, IYTC will feature yoga masters, instructors and researchers in an event designed to make the therapeutic applications of yoga accessible to yoga practitioners, health professionals, therapists and the general public alike. The event also fills a vital role in public health and wellness education, bridging the gap between yoga and the medical establishment, a much needed connection.

To be held at the prestigious Peacock Gap Country Club, the conference promises to be one of the most exquisite yoga events of the year. The schedule presents an interesting array of classes, workshops and lectures. Topics will address issues ranging from common ailments such as the common cold and lower back pain, to chronic illnesses, grief relief, depression, respiratory illnesses and the secondary effects of cancer treatment. Included in the list of presenters will be keynote speaker Rama Jyoti Vernon, co-founder of Yoga Journal and founder and president of the International Yoga College, presenting on “The Role of Yoga Therapy on Global Healing”; and pioneering English researcher Robin Monro, founder of the Yoga Biomedical Trust, presenting on “Yoga, Science and Spirituality”.

The conference will also feature some of the most prominent members of the global yoga community: Larry Payne, PhD, co-author of “Yoga for Dummies” and “Yoga Rx”, and founding President of the International Association of Yoga Therapists; Richard Miller, PhD, co-founder of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and author of “Yoga Nidra”; Dr. Marc Halpern, founder of the California College of Ayurveda; Neil Pearson, Canadian expert on pain relief; and B.V. Subrahmanyam, most prominent Indian exponent of Manoyoga.

Others include: Mukunda Stiles, Jnani Chapman, Nischala Joy Devi, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Amy Weintraub, Sherri Baptiste, Deborah Quilter, Frank Iszak, Neil Pearson, Nina Priya David, Nicole DeAvilla, Arden Sundari Pierce, Karin Scholz-Grace, Anodea Judith, Janice Gates, Carol Hince, Alex Theory, Lyn Prashant, Erin Fleming, and Bidyut Bose.

Antonio Sausys, director of the Conference and leading expert in the field of yoga for grief, believes 2007 will be a breakout year for the IYTC. “The integration of mind and body is very important for the healing process, and the conference will present some of the key areas where they come together in the practice of yoga as therapy. We are very fortunate to have presenting at “Yoga for Health” an outstanding caliber of masters and presenters. Following the fantastic momentum we have from last year’s event in Marin, this year’s conference will excel both in content and in the exposure of this valuable knowledge to the public.”

As in its inaugural year, the 2007 International Yoga Therapy conference will emphasize the synchronicity of ancient yoga therapy with revolutionary modern-day science, in a format that can benefit all those who attend.

About The International Yoga Therapy Conference: The conference was founded in 2004 by Antonio Sausys in San Anselmo, California, dedicated to addressing the mind-body-spirit connection through yoga therapy. IYTC is also involved in the production a variety of yoga and yoga therapy seminars and events across the United States, as involving dance, music, artistic and community education events.


2007 IYTC sponsored and supported by:

7Th Heaven Yoga Studio, Bay Club Marin, Rajala Rehab Products, Whole Foods Market, Yogi Times, Yoga Finder, International Yoga College, International Association of Yoga Therapists, International Yoga Federation, California College of Ayurveda, Yoga Mates, The World Sound Healing Conference, Earthgrid Networks, “The Organic Psychology Hour” Radio Show, and Health Trends Radio.

For more information, please visit:
www.yogatherapyconference.com

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