Demystifying Lower Back Pain - Yoga Teacher CPD workshop

Name: Demystifying Lower Back Pain - Yoga Teacher CPD workshop
Start: 2025-04-27T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-04-27T16:00:00+01:00
Location: 3 Radcliffe Street, Milton Keynes, MK12 5DQ, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sun Apr 27 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

3 Radcliffe Street, Milton Keynes, MK12 5DQ, United Kingdom | Milton Keynes, EN

Low back pain is a common cause for people to seek out yoga but trying to incorporate students into a general class can be a challenge. It can be difficult to know if what you are doing as a teacher may hinder or help.
Understanding the anatomy of the spine and some common conditions which cause pain can really help to make you feel more confident as a teacher.
If you would like to learn how to adapt your teaching style to incorporate all levels of pain and mobility in to a general class then this CPD is for you.
This CPD day is for yoga teachers who would like to understand more about low back pain and how to manage students in a general class with a history of low back pain.
The workshop is run by Aimee Newton a qualified Osteopath and yoga teacher of 20 years.
The day is practical not just learning text book anatomy and but hands on practical learning.
What you will learn
Spinal Anatomy and Biomechanics:
Detailed examination of spinal curves and their functional significance
Biomechanical analysis of common yoga postures and their impact on spinal structures
Pathophysiology of Low Back Pain:
In-depth exploration of common conditions such as disc herniations and sciatica
Clinical presentation and red flags for serious spinal pathologies
Observational Skills:
Hands-on training in spinal palpation
Practical methods for assessing a student's spinal mobility and stability
Clinical Reasoning in Yoga Instruction:
Developing a systematic approach to modifying yoga practices for individuals with low back pain
Understanding contraindications and when to refer students for medical evaluation
Therapeutic Applications of Yoga:
Evidence-based yoga interventions for specific low back conditions
Adapting sequences to address various pathologies
By the end of this training, you'll have:
Enhanced clinical reasoning skills for working with low back pain students
A solid foundation in spinal anatomy and pathology
Practical tools for assessing and modifying practices for at-risk students
Increased confidence in providing safe, effective instruction for those with back issues
As well exploring teaching methods, class structure and practical techniques to help make you more confident that your class is helping your students, not making them worse!