upcoming workshop
Svastha Yoga Therapy Program
April. 14-18 2011
Fri, Mon, Tues: 9am-5pm
Sat, Sun: 10am- 6pm
More program details (pdf file)In this professional program on yoga therapy, we aim to bring you the most effective aspects of traditional yoga and ayurveda combined with the discoveries of modern science. We have designed this program especially for yoga teachers.
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.
Program Structure
The program is delivered in intensive modules (duration: 5/6 days per module depending on location/timings). Each module may be attended independently. Every module aims to help you immediately begin applying what you have learned in your teaching, particularly in private sessions. Certificates will be given for each module.
Module 2: Upper Back, Neck & Upper Limb (Musculoskeletal System, Part 2)
1. Review of anatomy and function of the thoracic and cervical spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand.
2. Anatomy and function of breathing, pelvic floor, and the bandhas.
3. Hands-on exploration of relevant functional anatomy in yoga asanas.
4. Systematic presentation of the different disorders of the thoracic spine, cervical spine and upper limb, specially as relevant to yoga teachers:
a. The most common disorders that a yoga teacher is likely to see in students
b. The cause of disorders and the process underlying them
c. The typical presentation of the important problems
5. For example, we will discuss all of the following:
a. Upper spine: intervertebral disc problems, instability, facet joint problem, soft tissue related disorders...
b. Shoulder: rotator cuff lesions, impingement, instability...
6. Functional approach and disorder-based guidelines for these conditions using the tools of yoga (particularly movement and breathing in the form of intelligently structured asana for musculoskeletal disorders).
7. Approach will include the classical yoga methods of Krishnamacharya (vinyasa krama and sequencing, sikshana/rakshana etc) combined with modern medical concepts (pain-free mobility, stability, endurance, strength, range of motion etc).
8. What a yoga teacher needs to know about the modern medical treatments available and the role of surgery.
9. Outline of ayurvedic perspective and commonly used ayurvedic herbs.
Payment by cash or check only payable to AYC 4000 Albemarle St., NW, Washington D.C. 20016
5 full days of training
for $650
A deposit of $250.00 is required.
Full payment is due by April 1st.
Payment by cash or check only payable to :
AYC
4000 Albemarle St., NW, Washington D.C. 20016