How does yogic philosophy fit into Yoga Therapy? This course will examine teachings and philosophy of the yoga tradition from the Vedic age to the present. We will explore the philosophy of yoga therapy based in the principle branches of yoga including Hatha, Raja, Karma, Jnana, and Bhakti Yoga. Through our study of the principle branches of yoga and foundational texts such as the Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Samkya Karika, and the Yoga Sutras, we will learn how to integrate these teachings into our personal and professional practices.
Join this practical applications online course to dive deeper into, and embody, the concepts of Ayurveda!
Learn to apply taste theory and AyurYoga for yoga therapy more deeply. As well as explore the seven tissues, the six stages of disease, and tongue and pulse diagnosis as observation techniques to understand your clients better. We will also get to practice integrating Ayurvedic principles to ourselves and clients in assessment, recommendations and therapeutic approach, giving you the tools to make your practice more effective and individualized!
– An overview of balance and fall prevention facts and statistics
– Yoga therapy tools for balance and fall prevention
– How to integrate Feldenkrais principles of balance and falling into your yoga therapy practice.
– How to get up and what to do when someone falls
– Emotional aspects of balance and falling
– Research on fall prevention and fall recovery
– How to design a class based on fall prevention and balance
This module will give you a better understanding of the concept of Tensegrity and how to apply it to your practice through exploration of tensegrity repair series,the fascia and asana. You will learn how the fascial system helps us to understand exsisting patterns of movment, restrictions and be able to view the body as a whole system while applying this into your teaching. You will have a full afternoon to explore fascia from an experienced Rolfer and look at the anatomy trains by Thomas Myers . This weekend will be full of practice and exploration in our own bodies, so you will leave with a understanding on how this feels within yourself. *This workshop includes 10 hours of distance learning.
Back pain is the most common health complaint in North America and one of the top reasons for missed work days. In this module we learn about the anatomy of the spine, including the function of vertebrae and the major muscle groups that support the spine, such as the pelvic floor muscles. We will look at common back issues including sacroiliac joint pain, sciatica, scoliosis, osteoporosis, and muscle strain. The module centers on what poses help, which ones hurt, and how to sequence yoga therapy classes for people with back issues.
Tuition: $380