Yoga Therapeutics Immersion with Doug Keller & Julia Pearring
Tuesday, April 28 at 1:00 pm – Thursday, April 30 2:00 pm
16 Hour Advanced Training For Yoga Teachers
The Yoga Therapeutics Immersion is a 16-hour advanced training designed specifically for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners seeking a deeper, more functional understanding of the body. Led by renowned yoga educators Doug Keller and Julia Pearring, this immersion offers an integrative, whole-body approach to yoga therapeutics grounded in contemporary myofascial science and classical yogic wisdom.
Moving beyond isolated alignment cues, the training explores how the body functions as an interconnected system through the lens of the myofascial matrix. Drawing from modern fascial research—including long connective tissue chains mapped by Tom Myers and others—participants learn how strength, flexibility, mobility, and resilience emerge from connection rather than parts. Yogic principles such as prana and the nadis are explored alongside fascia, creating a modern, embodied language that bridges anatomy, physiology, and yoga philosophy.
Through practical application in asana, participants will discover how myofascial awareness supports joint health, sustainable strength, and nervous system regulation. The immersion addresses real-world issues commonly encountered in teaching and practice—such as low back pain, hip tightness, shoulder restriction, chronic tension, and postural imbalance—while emphasizing approaches that support healthy aging and lifelong well-being. This training offers tools that are immediately applicable, deeply felt, and adaptable over time.
What You’ll Explore
Whole-Body Connection, Not Just “Parts” Focus
Apply fascial maps to understand full-body integration, moving beyond isolated muscles or alignment rules.Prana Meets Physiology
Link traditional yogic concepts of vitality with the body’s fascial network to create a contemporary framework for embodied practice.Rewire Habitual Posture
Identify and unwind postural patterns by working with long fascial chains that shape how we move and hold ourselves.Smarter Postures for Real Issues
Develop a myofascial approach to asana that supports mobility, reduces chronic tension, and builds sustainable strength.Address Chronic Discomfort
Understand common patterns such as low back pain, hip tightness, and shoulder stiffness through an integrated, whole-body lens.Support the Nervous System
Explore how fascial health influences nervous system regulation, stress response, and resilience.Practice for Healthy Aging
Shift from a flexibility-only mindset toward mobility, coordination, and connection that support longevity.Teach with Confidence and Clarity
Gain practical tools to address injury recovery, inflammation, postural correction, and students’ real-life needs.Ground Yoga Philosophy in the Body
Bridge modern anatomy with yoga philosophy, making complex concepts accessible and immediately applicable.
What You’ll Come Away With
Participants leave this immersion with a clear, confidence-building framework for yoga therapeutics that continues to evolve with their teaching and practice. You’ll gain practical strategies to support healing, prevent injury, and foster sustainable strength—along with a deeper understanding of how yoga works as a system for restoring health, vitality, and connection both on and off the mat. This is not just a training—it is a foundation for teaching and practicing yoga in a way that supports resilience, embodiment, and long-term well-being.
Teachers
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Doug Keller
Doug Keller holds a master’s degree in philosophy from Fordham University and is one of the earliest teachers certified in Anusara Yoga. His yoga journey includes fourteen years of practice in Siddha Yoga ashrams, intensive training in the Iyengar method, and decades of teaching throughout the U.S. and internationally. Known for his clarity and depth, Doug continues to explore the therapeutic dimensions of yoga while honoring the broader philosophical and spiritual traditions from which yoga arises.
Website: https://www.doyoga.com
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Julia Pearring
Julia Pearring, E-CAT, IAYT is an Anusara Yoga teacher and experienced yoga therapist who has been teaching since 2008, supporting students in discovering optimal alignment through compassionate self-inquiry. She skillfully reveals the heart of yoga through the Universal Principles of Alignment® and emphasizes an active, inquiry-based sadhana as the foundation of meaningful practice. Julia teaches publicly and maintains a private therapeutic practice in New York City, serves as Managing Director of the World Yoga Center, and regularly leads retreats and teacher trainings. She is the co-author of The Therapeutic Applications of Anusara Teacher’s Guide (2020).
Website:https://www.juliapearring.com