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One Year Immersion Programs with ABYS Creator Rachel Lundberg

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YogaOAK University’s Alignment Based Yoga Specialist™ (ABYS) Certifications are advanced professional pathways for those committed to mastery in embodied alignment. Designed for healthcare practitioners, movement professionals, and yoga instructors, these programs synthesize biomechanics, alignment, and somatic awareness to prepare graduates to lead safe, sustainable, and life-changing yoga education.​​​
 

 

Track One | ABYS Level 1 & 2 Certification

Investment: $10,000

An immersive path to becoming an Alignment Based Yoga Specialist™—blending rigorous study, mentorship, and applied practice without requiring an additional RYT credential.

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Mastery-Level Learning Outcomes

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Core Teaching & Facilitation Mastery

• Command of Alignment & Sequencing — create classes that move from foundational to intermediate with precision and purpose.

• Advanced Deconstruction & Reconstruction — analyze and rebuild postures through functional alignment principles.

• Lesson Architecture — design cohesive, theme-based class progressions.

• Applied Versatility — integrate alignment intelligence across styles, from restorative to vinyasa.

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Specialized Knowledge & Applied Expertise

• Applied Yoga Anatomy & Biomechanics — translate structural awareness into embodied teaching.

• Precision in Adaptation — skillfully modify and support diverse and therapeutic populations.

• Professional Communication — articulate complex movement with clarity and confidence.

• Hybrid & Private Instruction — lead livestream, in-person, and one-to-one sessions with presence and mastery

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Capstone Integration: The Master Thesis Project

A hallmark of the ABYS program, the Master Thesis Project invites each participant to research, design, and present a personal area of inquiry that synthesizes alignment, anatomy, and education—demonstrating full integration and professional excellence.

Certification Awarded: Alignment Based Yoga Specialist™ (ABYS Level 1 & 2)
Recognized exclusively through YogaOAK University.

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Track Two | ABYS + 300-Hour Yoga Specialist Certification

(RYT 500 Pathway)
Investment: $15,000

This comprehensive track unites the ABYS Level 1 & 2 Certification with YogaOAK University’s 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Specialist Training, creating a complete RYT 500-eligible pathway for mastery-level specialization.

 

Mastery-Level Learning Outcomes

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Advanced Professional Integration

• Anatomical & Therapeutic Mastery — apply advanced anatomy, functional movement, and subtle energetics to group and individual education.

• Leadership & Mentorship — gain the confidence to mentor, lead trainings, and elevate peers.

• Applied Philosophy & Inquiry — merge classical yoga principles with modern movement science.

• Expanded Master Thesis Project — evolve your ABYS thesis into a professional-level presentation that contributes new insight to the field.

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Program Highlights

• Includes all ABYS Level 1 & 2 components, plus:

  • Advanced biomechanics & sequencing design

  • Energetic theming & progression development

  • Professional leadership, ethics, & business mentorship

  • Personalized faculty guidance & feedback

  • Eligibility for Yoga Alliance RYT 500 Registration

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Graduates Emerge As:

• Master Specialists — embodied leaders who exemplify excellence in alignment-based yoga education.

 

A Legacy of Specialists

Guided by Rachel Lundberg, E-RYT 500, YACEP, ABYS L2, founder of YogaOAK University, the ABYS programs embody a lineage of alignment, growth, and expansion.
With more than three decades in movement study and two decades of teaching experience, Rachel has cultivated a community of Alignment Based Yoga Specialists™ who teach with precision, presence, and heart—bringing yoga’s deeper intelligence into studios, clinics, and communities worldwide.