Course Description

Yoga Sutras for the Yoga Therapist is an advanced course of practical application of this ancient text in a modern multi-cultural context.

Dr. Mark Uridel, DPT, C-IAYT, BCTMB, ERYT500

Senior Instructor

Dr. Mark Uridel, DPT, BCTMB, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Yoga Therapist, and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher.  Mark has been in the Health and Wellness field for 35 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his courses.  An expert in Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology, Mark provides exceptional education in the practical application in yoga and Yoga Therapy. Mark has advanced training in Yoga Philosophy, Spirituality and Bhakti Yoga. "My vision is to empower my students and patients to have optimal health and wellness on all levels ~ physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Affirmations from our Students: “Excellent! Great use of educational tools ...comfortable, friendly environment.”  ~ Douglas  “Mark was very thorough and knowledgeable and his teaching methods were fantastic!”    ~Stacey  "Your class was so awesome and really informative. I enjoyed it very much, and being a visual learner, seeing the photos and anatomical models helped cement what you discussed. Can't wait for the next one!!  Thanks again!!” ~Supna  “Amazing...you made bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons interesting!” ~ Robin "Mark, awesome class! I'm looking forward to the next one.....thank you for giving your time to teach us. :)   ~ Julie Thank you so much for teaching us about anatomy. I can't wait for the future classes. This knowledge is incredibly useful!  Love and Light, Heidi  Hi Mark, Thank you so much for such an informative class. We all appreciated it very much. Take care, Roberta

Dr. Mark Uridel, DPT, BCTMB, C-IAYT, ERYT500

Senior Instructor

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Yoga Sutras for the Yoga Therapist: Overview

    • Yoga Sutras for the Yoga Therapist Overview

    • Yoga Sutras for the Yoga Therapist Overview

    • Quiz: Yoga Sutras for the Yoga Therapist Overview

  • 02

    Yoga Sutras for the Yoga Therapist: Samadhi Pada

    • Samadhi Pada - Portion on Contemplation: Introduction

    • Samadhi Pada - Portion on Contemplation: Lesson 1

    • Samadhi Pada - Portion on Contemplation Lesson 2

    • Samadhi Pada - Portion on Contemplation: Lesson 3

    • Samadhi Pada - Portion on Contemplation: Lesson 4

    • Samadhi Pada - Portion on Contemplation

    • Samadhi Pada Quiz

    • Learn to Chant: Yoga Sutra I:33

  • 03

    Yoga Sutras for the Yoga Therapist: Sadhana Pada

    • Sadhana Pada - Portion on Practice: Lesson 1

    • Sadhana Pada - Portion on Practice: Lesson 2

    • Sadhana Pada - Portion on Practice: Lesson 3

    • Sadhana Pada - Portion on Practice

    • Sadhana Pada Quiz

    • Learn to Chant: Yama Niyama Sadhana Pada II:30-45

    • Yama Niyama Affirmations

  • 04

    Yoga Sutras for the Yoga Therapist: Vibhuti Pada

    • Vibhuti Pada - Portion on Accomplishments

    • Vibhuti Pada - Portion on Accomplishments

    • Vibhuti Pada Quiz

    • Learn to Chant: Yoga Sutra III:4-6

  • 05

    Yoga Sutras for the Yoga Therapist: Kaivalya Pada

    • Kaivalya Pada - Portion on Freedom

    • Kaivalya Pāda - Portion on Absolute Freedom

    • Kaivalya Pada Quiz

    • Learn to Chant: Yoga Sutra IV:6

  • 06

    Yoga Sutras: Bhakti (Devotional) Yoga

    • Yoga Sutras: Bhakti (Devotional) Yoga

    • Yoga Sutras: Bhakti (Devotional) Yoga

    • Learn to Chant the Yoga Sutras: Bhakti Yoga