Principles of Yoga Therapy with Devinder Kaur and Lynda Pedley
Schedule
Fri May 10 2024 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
PranaShanti Education Centre | Ottawa, ON
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An introduction to the guiding principles of yoga therapy including a review of assessment models, as well as how to assess specific client imbalances, identify contraindications and implement appropriate tools based on client assessments.Students will gain knowledge of the risk factors that influence health behaviors and how yoga therapy intervention programs can be applied to improve health outcomes for specific conditions.
In addition, students will be introduced to the basic principles of developing a therapeutic relationship as well as how to apply such principles in practice.
Learning Objectives:
~ Understand the theory behind and application of several primary models used in Yoga Therapy to build client relations, assess client goals and needs, and create yoga therapy programs that promote and support health and well-being.
~ Apply the various tools of yoga in the design of client-centered yoga therapy programs and understand the contraindications of these tools for specific conditions and circumstances.
~ Have a full understanding of the business of Yoga Therapy, in regards to any laws, regulations and guidelines.
~ Work with and seek out partnerships with other healthcare fields, peers and similar networks to help clients.
~ Understand the importance of personal growth, practice and continuous learning to maintain a evolving yoga therapy practice.
Learning Materials:
~ PranaShanti Course Handout and/or PowerPoint Slide Package
~ Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice: A Comprehensive Textbook by by Matra Raj (Foreword), Melinda Atkins (Contributor), Sundar Balasubramanian (Contributor), Marsha D. Banks-Harold (Contributor), Judi Bar (Contributor), Kelli Bethel (Contributor), and numerous other contributors, Laurie Hyland Robertson (Editor), Diane Finlayson (Editor)
There are no additional fees, books, supply costs or other additional expenses beyond the course fee for this course.
Assessment:
Pre-course reading assignment that is discussed during course. Informal Observation: In-session. Open-ended Questions: In-session. Small Group Exercises: Pairs and triads reporting back to full group. Case Study. Homework: Series of questions to be answered in writing.
https://pranashanti.com/education/education-school-of-yoga-therapy/
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Where is it happening?
PranaShanti Education Centre, 45 Eccles Street,Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
