The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali provide instruction on the art of meditation, what constitutes a meditation practice and what happens when the mind becomes quiet. This course will examine relevant teachings, philosophy, neuroscience about meditation in yoga therapy. During our time together we will be exploring these teachings and tools and will learn how to integrate them into our yoga therapy practice.

How can yoga therapy be adapted to meet the needs of our growing aging population? What are the specific health concerns for yoga therapists to be aware of? We look at how to sequence yoga therapy on the mat and special sequencing for chair yoga. We examine specific health concerns such as arthritis,osteoporosis, Blood pressure, hearing loss, stroke and dementia.

“A boundary is any limit I need to honor so I can love or work with you without resentment and with integrity.” —Dr, David Gruder. In this module, we will learn more about: 1. How to create clear, compassionate boundaries 2. Directive and non-directive dialogue 3. Embodied presence and listening skills 4. Effective, non-violent communication. Yoga therapists need to be able to adjust to unique needs of their client or student while maintaining a safe therapeutic relationship that is empowering for everyone. In this innovative module we will explore the dynamics of the therapeutic relationship and learn how to create a safe and welcoming space. We will examine ways to manage your relationship with your yoga therapy clients. You will gain a deeper understanding of where classical yoga psychology and modern pyscho-therapeutic theory meet to allow you to be of service to your clients while maintaining balance for yourself.