Yoga Therapy Program
In 7 Modules from 2010 - 2013
In this program, we aim to bring you the essence of traditional yoga and ayurveda along with the discoveries of modern science.
We will introduce the fundamental teachings of the legendary yogi Krishnamacharya and combine it with current medical perspective to form a high-quality, intensive program on yoga as a therapy.
We have designed this program especially for yoga teachers and advanced practitioners, but it should also be of interest to people from related fields.
Wherever possible, medical and traditional theory will be reinforced and complemented by hands-on application and realized through exploration and experimenting in the course itself.
Specific guidelines for different conditions and general treatment principles will be detailed, empowering you to safely and effectively address disabilities and ill-health through yoga. The goal is to enable participants to integrate newly acquired knowledge immediately in their teaching, particularly in private sessions.
Program Structure
The entire yoga therapy program is divided into compact, intensive modules. Each module may be attended independently. Every module aims to help you immediately begin applying what you have learned.
Certificates will be given for each module. The entire therapy certification can be gained by attending all the modules.
The program is delivered in intensive modules (5 days for each module A and B).
Each section (I, II, and III) may be attended independently.
Certificates will be issued for each module.
I. Musculoskeletal System / Body
A: Low Back, Pelvis & Lower Limb
B: Cervical & Thoracic Spine, Upper Limb, Anatomy of Breath
II. Internal Medicine & Breath
A: Physiology and Sequencing of the Breath, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Disorders
B: Neurological/Digestive/Immune systems, Sequencing, Pranayama, Props, Yoga for the Elderly
III. Yoga Psychology & Psychiatry / Mind
A: Managing Stress, Anxiety, Mild Depression, Common Emotional Disorders
B: Recognizing and Approaching Serious Psychiatric Conditions
IV. Integration/Completion Module
Holistic case studies, Assorted topics.
Opportunities for specialized studies (e.g. in-depth consideration of particular body systems, ayurveda etc will also be offered).
Note
For legal reasons, please note that completion of this course does not entitle participants to offer treatments unless they have the required professional training in medicine/ healthcare.
Lessons will be held in english
Information for the next modules:
II. Internal Medicine & Breath
B: Neurological/Digestive/Immune systems, Sequencing, Pranayama, Props, Yoga for the Elderly (former Module 4)
1. Safety considerations in yoga sessions for balance problems, cognitive impairments, movement disorders.
2. Observation and assessment skills. Setting optimal and realistic goals based on the problem and the person, especially in neurological disorders.
3. Disorder based considerations for specific conditions. For example: a. Cerebrovascular disease (stroke) b. Parkinson's disease c. Multiple Sclerosis
d. Headache e. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome f. Irritable Bowel Syndrome g. Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis
4. Pranayama as a therapeutic tool:
Different types of Pranayama Sequencing Pranayama Relation to ayurveda
5. Effective sequencing in single yoga sessions and over multiple yoga sessions.
6. Using props, supports, aids effectively in a therapeutic yoga setting.
7. Visualization and imagination as tools in yoga practice.
8. Ayurvedic guidelines on lifestyle, diet, and useful herbs.
9. An overview of traditional yoga concepts related to pranayama: a. Nadis, Prana. b. Koshas
III A (Module 5): Depression Spectrum, Addictions, and Serious Mental Disorders
1. Yogasutras and related yoga texts on the mind.
2. Yoga practices
a. Meditation
b. asana and pranayama: breath based practices
c. Mantra
d. Bhavana (visualization)
e. Rituals
3. Depression
a. Mild, situational stress related (job loss, bereavement, etc.)
b. Mild, chronic (enduring, not acute stress related)
c. Moderate: single episode vs recurrent
d. Severe: acute vs chronic
e. Severe with other disturbances (psychosis, dissociation, etc.)
4. addictions
5. Miscellaneous and serious mental disorders
a. abnormal illness behaviors
b. Personality disorders
c. Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders
6. Case study based learning, modeling clients and situations the yoga teacher is likely to encounter.
7. Safety considerations for the yoga teacher. 8. Perspective of ayurveda and useful ayurvedic herbs as relevant.