Your journey to becoming a yoga teacher shouldn't require you to push through pain, ignore your body's needs, or fit into a traditional training environment that wasn't designed with you in mind.
At Yoga for Arthritis, we believe yoga is for every body, and yoga teacher training should be, too.
Our Come As You Are 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training combines flexible, self-paced education with meaningful support and live learning experiences and a learning community that understands the realities of living with chronic pain.
Start anytime. Learn at your own pace. Come as you are.
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For people living with arthritis or chronic pain, traditional yoga teacher trainings can present barriers.
Long days sitting on the floor, physically demanding practices, rigid schedules, and expectations about what yoga should look like can make becoming a yoga teacher feel out of reach.
We believe there's a better way.
Come As You Are was created to make comprehensive yoga education more accessible without compromising the depth and quality of the training.
With self-paced coursework, adaptable practices, meaningful teacher engagement, and opportunities for live connection, you can learn in a way that respects your energy, abilities, and individual needs.
You can take breaks, revisit lessons, change positions, and move through the material at a pace that supports you.
Because your experience of living with arthritis or chronic pain isn't something you need to overcome to become a yoga teacher. It can be a valuable part of the perspective you bring to teaching.
Choose The Opportunities That Work For Your Schedule
Your 45 required live learning hours can be earned by participating in eligible gatherings, including:
Member Q&A with Dr. Steffany Moonaz
Join our monthly member Q&A sessions to ask questions, explore yoga-related topics, and learn through conversation with Dr. Moonaz and the Yoga for Arthritis community. No question is off-limits and everyone is learning together.
Community Connections
Experience sangha, the yogic practice of community, through supportive conversations with Dr. Moonaz and fellow members. These gatherings offer space for reflection, connection, and shared learning.
Wisdom & Well-Being
Explore yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and practical wisdom through conversations that connect the teachings of yoga with everyday life.
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Monthly Meetups
Connect with your instructors and fellow trainees to discuss course material, explore teaching concepts, ask questions, and support one another throughout the training.
One Year of Yoga for Arthritis Learning Lab Membership Is Included
Your training includes a complimentary one-year membership, giving you access to our supportive learning community and eligible member gatherings as you complete your live learning requirements.
You don't have to navigate this journey alone.
Welcome to Come As You Are, 200 Hour Training
FREE PREVIEW200hr Chronic Pain Yoga Teacher Training Course Descriptions
FREE PREVIEWCurriculum List & Hours
FREE PREVIEW200hr Chronic Pain Yoga Teacher Required Reading List
Come As You Are Manual
CAYA Community Guidelines
CAYA Course "Parking Lot"
CAYA Community Bulletin Board
Yoga for Arthritis Teaching Manual
Weekly Reading Assignment 2026
Yoga for Arthritis Chair Class
Yoga for Arthritis Gentle Class
Yoga for Arthritis Hatha Class
Yoga for Arthritis Wall Class
Week 1: Welcome
Pose Break Down
Week 2 Topics
Replay: Week 2
Replay: Week 2
Homework: Week 2
Week 3 Topics
Week 3
Week 3 Video 2
Notes from our Asana & Diaphragmatic Session
Week 3 Homework
Week 4 Topics
Week 4: Replay
Week 4: Replay
Week 4 Homework
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Dr. Steffany Moonaz and the Yoga for Arthritis Teaching Team
The Come As You Are curriculum explores the many dimensions of yoga, preparing you to develop your personal practice and begin your journey as a yoga teacher.
Asana and Accessible Movement Explore yoga postures, alignment principles, movement variations, and ways to make physical practice more accessible for different bodies and abilities.
Anatomy and Physiology Build a foundational understanding of the human body, movement, and the relationship between physical function and yoga practice.
Pranayama and Meditation Study breathing practices, mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation techniques, including ways to adapt these practices to individual needs.
Yoga Philosophy Explore the philosophical foundations of yoga and how these teachings can inform personal practice, relationships, and daily life.
Ayurveda and Subtle Body Systems Learn about traditional yogic perspectives on well-being, including Ayurveda, energetic anatomy, and subtle body concepts.
Trauma-Informed and Inclusive Teaching Develop awareness of how language, choice, accessibility, and individual experiences influence the yoga learning environment.
The Art of Teaching Yoga Explore class planning, sequencing, communication, teaching methodology, and how to create welcoming experiences for a wide range of students.
Evidence-Based Practice Learn the science behind the effectiveness of yoga practice for self-regulation and whole-person wellbeing.
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