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Empowering Engagement: Yoga Psychology Pillar

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Empowering Engagement: Yoga Psychology — Sattva Yoga Therapy

Sattva Yoga Therapy · Current Pillar

Empowering Engagement

Yoga Psychology

Understanding the mind to liberate the whole person.

You are now stepping into one of the most transformative pillars of your training. Yoga Psychology invites you to explore the inner landscape of the mind — the patterns, the wounds, and the profound capacity for healing that lives within every person you will serve.

Use this guide to stay oriented, on track, and connected to your community throughout the pillar.

01 Your Pillar Roadmap

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New Students · Begin Here

The Essentials

Pre-Requisite Yoga Therapy Defined
Pre-Requisite Vinyasa Krama
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Foundational Coursework

Sadhana Foundations

PHIL300 Tantra & Somatic Movement
CHAK300 Chakraology
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Current Pillar

Empowering Engagement: Yoga Psychology

Pillar Focus Yoga Psychology & Therapeutic Application
Retreats Anxiety & Depression · Trauma · Addiction · Therapeutic Relationships
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Project Deadline

All projects due August 1st at midnight — End of Pillar Break begins July 17th

02 Reading List

🌿 Required Pillar Texts

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers Robert Sapolsky Chapters 13–18
Overcoming Trauma Through Yoga David Emerson & Elizabeth Hopper
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts Gabor Maté
The Path of Joyful Living Dani McGuire
Ethics in Energy Medicine Heidi Light

📚 Foundation Text

The Yoga of the Nine Emotions Peter Marchand Recommended resource — not required
Project Guide
Access your full project guide and chapter assignments in the classroom portal below.

🌱 New Students — The Essentials Pre-Requisite

Vinyasa Krama: Yoga Therapy Mohan Read Chapters 4–5: Sequencing — Progression with Balance, Personalizing the Practice of Asana

03 Key Dates — April 24 Onward

Key Trainings

Apr 24Friday
Key Training
May 1Friday
Key Training
May 8Friday
Key Training
May 15Friday
Key Training
May 29Friday
Key Training
Jun 5Friday
Key Training
Jun 12Friday
Key Training
Jun 19Friday
Key Training
Jun 26Friday
Key Training
Jul 10Friday
Key Training

Sadhana Sessions · All 2–4 PM EST

May 1Friday
Sadhana Skills Lab

2–4 PM EST

May 15Friday
Sadhana Skills Lab

2–4 PM EST

Jun 5Friday
Sadhana Huddle

2–4 PM EST

Jun 19Friday
Sadhana Skills Lab

2–4 PM EST

Jul 10Friday
Sadhana Huddle

2–4 PM EST

Jul 24Friday
Sadhana Skills Lab

2–4 PM EST

Retreats

May 2–3Sat–Sun
Anxiety & Depression Pillar Retreat

9 AM – 5:30 PM EST · Break 12:30–2 PM

May 16–17Sat–Sun
Yoga Therapy & Trauma Pillar Retreat

9 AM – 5:30 PM EST · Break 12:30–2 PM

Jun 13–14Sat–Sun
Yoga Therapy & Addiction Pillar Retreat

9 AM – 5:30 PM EST · Break 12:30–2 PM

Jul 11–12Sat–Sun
Effective Practices for Therapeutic Relationships Retreat

9 AM – 5:30 PM EST · Break 12:30–2 PM

Breaks & Deadline

May 22–29
Mid-Pillar Break
Jul 3Friday
Holiday Break
Jul 17–Aug 14
End of Pillar Break
Aug 1Saturday
⚑ Projects Due — Midnight

04 Your Huddle Schedule

Attend your assigned Huddle consistently — choose one and stick with it.

Wednesday Huddle LUM101 · Noon EST

  • Apr 29
  • May 6
  • May 13
  • May 20
  • Jun 3
  • Jun 10
  • Jun 17
  • Jun 24
  • Jul 1
  • Jul 15

Thursday Huddle LUM102 · 7 PM EST

  • Apr 30
  • May 7
  • May 14
  • May 21
  • Jun 4
  • Jun 11
  • Jun 18
  • Jun 25
  • Jul 2
  • Jul 16

05 Resources

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Community Facebook Group

facebook.com/groups/1128934782692897
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Questions? Reach Dani directly

dani@pranayogaschool.com
You are doing the work that matters.
With love & gratitude,
Dani Sattva Yoga Therapy
Prana Yoga School
dani@pranayogaschool.com