Larry Payne, PhD Yoga Therapist - Founder of Samata International

10/01/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝-𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐕

Teaching yoga to students over 50 takes more than great sequencing. It takes an understanding of the body, the mind, and the life stage your students are in. That's why we've brought together an exceptional team of yoga teachers, physicians, and therapists for this four-day intensive.

📌 Larry Payne, Ph.D.: Internationally respected yoga teacher, back specialist, and pioneer in bridging yoga and Western medicine. He co-founded the yoga curriculum at UCLA's School of Medicine, directed the yoga therapy certification program at Loyola Marymount University, and founded the International Association of Yoga Therapists. He's also the author of eight books, including the bestselling Yoga for Dummies series.

📌 Dr. Elizabeth Ko: Integrative internal medicine physician, professor, and medical director at UCLA Health, blending traditional primary care with evidence-based wellness practices like nutrition, stress management, and acupuncture.

📌 Surendra Mehta, E-RYT 200: Certified through Patanjali Yogpeeth and the Indian Yoga Institute in India, Surendra teaches Gentle Hatha Yoga with a preventive focus: gentle movement, pranayama, relaxation, and meditation.

📌 Lori Rubenstein Fazzio, DPT, PT, MAppSc, C-IAYT: Doctor of Physical Therapy (MGH Institute of Health Professions), Certified Yoga Therapist through IAYT, and a frequent speaker at professional conferences.

📌 Dr. Steve Paredes: Licensed chiropractor with a holistic approach that considers each person's lifestyle, diet, posture, and biomechanics. His background spans chiropractic, massage therapy, clinical nutrition, and yoga instruction. He has a private practice in Solana Beach.

📅 Level IV: October 8–11, 2026

This course blends biomechanics, lifestyle yoga, and emotional wellness so you can serve midlife and older students with confidence and care.

✅ Complete all 4 POLY levels (in any order) for a 200-hour Yoga Alliance credential, or take Level IV as a standalone for CEUs
💳 Payment plans available. Reserve your spot with just $200
📩 Questions? Contact [email protected] | (310) 258-8725

👇 Registration link in the comments!

10/01/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐨-𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝟓𝟎 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝?

Specialized training sets you apart. Prime of Life Yoga Teacher Training with Larry Payne, PhD, C-IAYT, and a world-class teaching staff is approved for continuing education credit by Yoga Alliance and IAYT.

POLY/YAF Level 4 is coming up on October 8–11, 2026, and it's all online.

💡 Learn trauma-informed teaching, breathwork, and more
💡 Train with a world-class teaching staff
💡 Payment plans available, register from just $200 ($800 total)

Don't wait on this one!

👇 Grab the registration link in the comments below.

09/30/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭?

Prime of Life Yoga: Yoga After 50 gives you specialized tools to help midlife and older students build strength, balance, and peace of mind.

Learn with Larry Payne, PhD, C-IAYT and an expert faculty in POLY/YAF Level 4, where you'll explore:
✔️ Trauma-informed yoga
✔️ Pranayama techniques
✔️ Yin yoga
✔️ Laughter yoga and healing
✔️ Applied anatomy for the neck and shoulders
✔️ Ayurveda for aging

📅 October 8–11, 2026
💻 Online learning
💲 $800. Payment plans available, register from $200.

👇 Check the comments for the registration link and reserve your spot today.

09/30/2026

𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞. 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Students over 50 are one of the fastest-growing groups in yoga, and they need teachers who understand how the body changes, what everyday movement demands, and how to build confidence in the aging process. That's exactly what Prime of Life Yoga: Yoga After 50 was created to teach.

Join Larry Payne, PhD, C-IAYT and a world-class teaching staff for POLY/YAF Level 4 of the Prime of Life Yoga: Yoga After 50 Teacher Training.

📅 October 8–11, 2026
📌 Online learning
☑️ $800, with payment plans available. Register from just $200.

Level 4 covers trauma-informed yoga, pranayama for common health concerns, yin yoga, laughter yoga, Ayurveda for aging, and more.

👇 Registration link is in the comments.

09/28/2026

Larry Payne, Ph.D., is an internationally respected yoga teacher, back specialist, and author. A pioneer in bridging yoga and Western medicine, he co-founded the yoga curriculum at UCLA’s School of Medicine and directed the yoga therapy certification program at Loyola Marymount University, alongside founding the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Larry earned his Ph.D. in fitness education and has since authored eight books, including the bestselling Yoga for Dummies series.

Dr. Elizabeth Ko is an integrative internal medicine physician, professor, and medical director at UCLA Health who blends traditional primary care with evidence-based wellness practices like nutrition, stress management, and acupuncture.



Surendra Mehta is a certified Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher ((E-RYT 200) and holds certifications from Patanjali Yogpeeth and Indian Yoga Institute in India. He teaches Gentle Hatha Yoga, incorporating gentle physical movements, pranayama (breathing), relaxation, and meditation techniques with a preventive focus.



Lori Rubenstein Fazzio, DPT, PT, MAppSc, C-IAYT earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, her Master of Applied Science from the University of South Australia and her Bachelor of Science from Boston University. She is a Certified Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists and is a frequent speaker at professional conferences.



Dr. Steve Paredes is a licensed chiropractor and uses a holistic approach of treatment and health maintenance. He considers the lifestyle, diet, posture, and biomechanics of each individual. His extensive background includes doctor of chiropractic, massage therapist, clinical nutrition, and yoga instructor.
He has a private practice in Solana Beach.

In this four-day intensive, we explore practical tools for teaching and practicing yoga after 50.

📅 Level IV Dates: October 8- 11, 2026

This course blends biomechanics, lifestyle yoga, and emotional wellness so you can serve midlife and older students with confidence and care.

📚 Complete all 4 POLY levels (any order) for a 200hr YA credential or take this one as a standalone for CEUs

💳 Payment plans available. Reserve your spot with just $200

📩 Contact [email protected] | (310) 258-8725

🔗 Enroll here:

https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/yoga/academics/prime/

https://www.samata.com/prime-of-life-yoga

We hope to see you there!

Larry

09/23/2026

Did you know there are now over 100,000 yoga teachers in America alone? �What they don't realize is there's another audience, which is a 100 million people in the US that are over the age of 50, but unfortunately, every week they get injured.
With a few simple rules, you can teach to this demographic and get a certification from the most prestigious yoga university in the country, Loyola Marymount University.

Prime of Life Yoga® Level 4
In this four-day intensive, we explore practical tools for teaching and practicing yoga after 50.
📅 Level IV Dates: October 8- 11, 2026
This course blends biomechanics, lifestyle yoga, and emotional wellness so you can serve midlife and older students with confidence and care.
📚 Complete all 4 POLY levels (any order) for a 200hr YA credential or take this one as a standalone for CEUs��💳 Payment plans available. Reserve your spot with just $200��📩 Contact [email protected] | (310) 258-8725��🔗 Enroll here: ��https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/yoga/academics/prime/
https://www.samata.com/prime-of-life-yoga

Blessings,

Larry

09/09/2026

New In Person Class at
Veritas Yoga
 
Friday’s 11:00 am Malibu
Larry Payne, PhD, the founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, returns to teach “User-Friendly Yoga” at Veritas on Fridays at 11:00 a.m., starting this Friday, September 11, 2026. VERITAS YOGA MALIBU VERITAS YOGA MALIBU

08/29/2026

Dolly Parton Tribute Part 2

I had a neighbor across the street who did not like the fact that I had large numbers of people coming to my yoga class and always parking in front of his house. He would never say hi to me, he would just look down when he was watering the lawn.
One day, Dolly pulled up in her station wagon with a Nashville license plate while he was watering the lawn. I saw him do a double take when she got out of the car.
That afternoon, he came over, knocked on my door, and said, “Was that Dolly Parton?”
I said, “Yes.”
He said, “Is there any way I can meet her?”
I told him I would ask her, so I shared the whole story with Dolly. She said, “No problem, darling.” She walked right over, knocked on his door, and shook his hand.
From that day on, I could park in his driveway, and he welcomed every single one of my students who parked in front of his house.
Great story!

08/27/2026

08/26/2026