Therapy Yoga Teachers Training Online

Learning Objectives:

• a. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, including all major systems of the body and their interrelationships, as relevant to the work of a yoga therapist.
• b. Knowledge of biomechanics and movement as they relate to the practice of yoga and the work of a Yoga therapist.
• c. Knowledge of common pathologies and disorders of all the major systems, including symptoms, management, illness trajectories, and contraindications, as relevant to the work of a Yoga therapist.
• d. Familiarity with common medical terminology.
• e. How to research conditions previously unknown to them and when to refer their clients/students to another healthcare provider.
• f. They will know their scope of practice and will be able to guide their students/clients in daily living recommendations.
• g. How to assess a client's unique needs in addition to the more physically based interventions.
• h. How to deliver interventions that work on the emotional, social, mental, spiritual and subtle energy levels as needed.
• i. How to practice intake, evaluating, critical thinking skills, communication, lead and teach appropriate yoga therapy techniques including both subtle and gross interventions, conduct sessions, provide daily living advice, and give homework/home routines as appropriate to clients’ needs, constitution and circumstances, and follow-up.
• j. How to assess the client including the guidance and instruction of: Breathing, Posture, Proper Alignment, Safety mechanics for asanas and the common cautions and contraindications

SYLLABUS:-

• 1. Understanding anatomy and physiology with the concept of Yoga.
• 2. Understanding the concept of Yoga Therapy.
• 3. Concept of chakras, koshas, elements, and dosha concept with each system related pathology.
• 4. Anatomy- Physiology of the systems, Pathophysiology of related systems.
• 5. Respiratory system:- gaseous exchange, respiratory center in brain, factors affecting respiration, bandhas with physiology and indications and contraindications, segmental and yogic breath with therapeutic applications, box breathing

  PATHOLOGIES:-

  • a. Asthma
  • b. Rhinitis
  • c. COPD
• 6. Circulatory system:- physiology, blood pressure and types, factors affecting bp

  PATHOLOGIES:-

  • a. High blood pressure
  • b. Low blood pressure
  • c. Atherosclerosis/Blockage of arteries
• 7. Digestive system:- physiology, relation to shankhaprakshalana with therapeutic correlation, concept of adhi-vyadhi

  PATHOLOGIES:-

  • a. Constipation
  • b. IBS
  • c. Indigestion
• 8. Endocrine system :- difference between exocrine and endocrine glands, correlation to chakras, hormones and functions of hypothallamus, pituitary, thyroid, thymus, pancreas, adrenals, gonads

  PATHOLOGIES:-

  • a. Hypothyroidism
  • b. Hyperthyroidism
  • c. Diabetes
  • d. Menstrual dysfunction
  • e. Pcod
  • f. Pms
• 9. Musculo-skeletal system:- types of bones and joints, basic knowledge of planes and axis, types of movements, characteristics of muscles, knowledge of major muscle groups and their functions.

  PATHOLOGIES:-

  • a. Back pain
  • b. Disc herniation
  • c. Cervical spondylosis
  • d. Lordosis
  • e. Kyphosis
  • f. Scoliosis
  • g. Arthritis
• 10. Nervous system:- Introduction, CNS, PNS, ANS, introduction to brain waves and effects of yogic techniques on them.

  PATHOLOGIES:-

  • a. Headache
  • b. Migraine
  • c. Stress
  • d. OCD
  • e. ADHD
  • f. Anxiety and its types
  • g. Insomnia
• 11.concepts and relevance of ghata shuddhi (cleansing techniques) to therapy do's and don'ts
• 12. Assessment concepts
• 13. Limitations and ethics for yoga therapists
• 14. Biomechanics and its applications on asanas and variations with the concept of Base of support, line of gravity, center of gravity and types of levers.

Learning Objectives and syllabus

How to apply Knowledge of the basic perspectives on health and disease from yoga and Ayurveda relevant to the practice of yoga therapy, including the concepts of:

• a. Panchamaya (kosha) (fundamental structure of the human system);
• b. Subtle anatomy
• c. Tri-dosha(effect of the elements on the physical body)
• d. Tri-guna(effect of sattva (equilibrium), rajas (activity),tamas (inertia);
• e. Prakriti/vikriti(dosha constitution at birth/imbalance of the dosha currently expressed in the body);
• f. Ama(undigested food, emotions, etc. accumulated in the body);
• g. Agni(internal fire(s) and their contribution to health);
• h. Pranavayu (prana, apana, vyana,udana,samana);
• i. Prana prakopa(disturbance of the vayu);
• j. Dincharya and ritucharya
• k. Role of yogic diet for different pathologies as per systems

Learning objectives:

• 1. After the course the student will know the similarities of ayurveda and diet and modern nutrition
• 2. Concept of micro and macro nutrients
• 3. Assessment of deficiencies of nutrients
• 4. Sources of the nutrients

Learning objectives:

• 1. How to demonstrate proficiency in asanas, pranayama, meditation, bandha, mudra, mantra chanting, visualization techniques, communication skills as well as dynamics of therapeutic relationships.
• 2. How to be a safe, supportive, and conscientious Yoga Therapist.
• 3. How to demonstrate restorative yoga asanas and their common modifications and variations needed for students with or without special conditions
• 4. How to explain the common conditions/cautions and/or complaints a client may experience in a restorative pose and know how to individually assist these clients in the asanas so that they are practicing safely and comfortably
• 5. How to use the breath to invoke the Relaxation Response
• 6. How to practice with a variety of props used in real-life situations
• 7. How to experience and student-teach restorative poses that focus on releasing specific physical and mental tensions
• 8. How to use affirmations, visualizations, meditation, and music to deepen one’s own and their students ‘practice.

• 1. Bhastrika
• 2. Anulom-vilom
• 3. Bhramari
• 4. Ujjayi
• 5. Surya bhedi
• 6. Chandra bhedi
• 7. Samavritti pranayama/box breathing/square pranayama
• 8. Three phases of pranayamas
  • a. Inhalation(Poorak)
  • b. Retention(Kumbhak)
  • c. Exhalation(Rechak)

• 1. Chin mudra
• 2. Chinmayi mudra
• 3. Adi mudra
• 4. Samana mudra
• 5. Nasika mudra
• 6. Gyan mudra
• 7. Brahma mudra
• 8. Mahasir mudra
• 9. Apana vayu/hriday/sanjeevani mudra
• 10. Vata nashak mudra
• 11. Surya mudra
• 12. Prithvi mudra

• 1. Jala neti
• 2. Trataka
• 3. Shankhaprakshalana
• 4. Kaplbhati
• 5. Kunjal kriya
• 6. Bast