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Divine Yoga Therapy Seminars
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We are a member and recognized program of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and Yoga Alliance.
Click here to read in the New York Times about how Yoga Therapy is shaping the future of Yoga!About Yoga Therapy | Overview | Seminar Topics | Divine Uniqueness
Prerequisites | Dates and Fees | Seminar Hours | Continuing EducationWhat is Yoga Therapy?
Yoga therapy provides individual instruction in yogic practices and teachings to prevent and/or alleviate pain and suffering at their origin. It is designed to be taught one-on-one in order to address the specific and unique conditions of the whole student.The foundation of yoga therapy is built on understanding the connection between health and Yoga; specifically, thoughts (vrttis) and energy (prana).
What differentiates Yoga Therapy?
The origins of yoga are Indian and based on their knowledge of defined principles, anatomies, and the human systems according to their understanding. What distinguishes yoga therapy from yoga is in the deeper understanding and "the how" and "the why" with which to apply the practice of yoga. For example, it's not just in the position of the body by itself but the addition of breathing, attention, understanding and intention that yoga therapy emerges. To put a body in a position (asana) not supported by yogic principles is simply physical therapy.Yoga therapy can be defined as the application of yoga techniques for the use of an individual's healing or well-being, however, the key differentiating factor will be in the justification of treatment decisions.
Each month's practicum will focus on an essential element of yoga therapy:
Yoga for the Doschas - specific asana, pranayama, mudra, yoga nidra, and meditation techniques to balance the doshas.
Principles of Ayurvedic Diagnosis - including body reading and pulse diagnosis and how this information can be applied to yoga therapy.
Ayurvedic Psychology - understanding of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha in relationship to mental health and healing.
Aromatherapy - the use of aromatherapy in sessions to balance the doshas, as well as calm the mind and emotions.
Koshas - utilizing the five koshas for designing and implementing a yoga therapy prescription.
Range of Motion and Flexibility Testing - learn range of motion assessments to address students' specific needs in terms of asana practice and props.
Chakras - how to evaluate the traditional chakras and implement this understanding in Western terms.
Pranavayus - how adopting the use of the five pranavayus during asana practice and adjustments can induce healing for specific body systems.
Yogic Balance - discover how to create balance from a yogic perspective using appropriate yoga techniques.
Common Conditions - become skilled at prescribing series of postures for the treatment of specific conditions ranging from back pain, neck pain, and joint pain to anxiety and depression.
Meditation - training in meditation practices that can be used to treat anxiety, pain, depression, high blood pressure, stress management and insomnia.
Anatomy and Physiology - learn specific practices, benefits, and contraindications for each system of the body, for specific health conditions and understand the effects in relation to each system.
Body Reading and Applied Kinesiology - understand the anatomy of movement and the role of the different muscle groups when applied to Hatha yoga.
Healing Yoga - understand asanas in-depth and their use in healing injuries, along with the use of props and modifications.Stretching Science - prescribing exercises based on their effectiveness and harmlessness while strengthening a counter region or muscle group.
Essential Breath Work - how proper breathing techniques will improve physical and mental health for specific needs.Specific Therapeutic Training - preparation to teach specific programs in addition to allowing the yoga therapist to developing their own vision and mission.
The Uniqueness of Divine Yoga TherapyThis program will assist participants in developing their own vision and mission in a small group setting that will provide genuine sharing and support.
Participants will work individually and in groups to create specialized yoga programs for particular populations.
Participants will explore the yoga tradition, including Patanjali's Yoga Sutras in a way that bring depth and meaning to yoga therapy and their personal yoga journey.
Participants will prescribe yoga therapies at every level of being, using the structure of five koshas, Ayurvedic philosophy, asanas for the physical body, the chakras and blockages, mental health, as well as address the spiritual aspect of the client.
Participants will have the benefit of the 12-month program, each month with a specific theme , including the use of mudras and affirmations.
Participants will conduct research in specialized areas developing practices that include sequencing, pacing, adjustments, organization, voice quality, and listening skills conducive to the practice of yoga therapy.
1. To receive CEUs- participants must have completed the Yoga Alliance 200 hour level certification (RYT-200) or equivalent (200 hours) in documented trainings/workshops.
2. Complete the Divine Yoga Therapy Program application.
3. Provide three letters of recommendations, one each from:
- A health professional
- A yoga teacher
- A personal contact
4. Yoga Resume including:
- Influences, lineages, styles
- Documentation (or explanation) for at least 200 hours of yoga teacher training and workshop experience
- Goals for this program
2008 Seminar Dates
January 25-27
February 29-March 2
March 28-30
April 25-27
May 30-June 1
June 27-29
July 25-27
August 22-24
September 26-28
October 24-26
November 21-23
December 19-21
2009 Fees
Each workshop is priced individually and earns CEUs when hours are submitted by the particpant to Yoga Alliance. If participant attends all 12 seminars and completes all outside study, documented practices, and therapeutic applications, the particpants can receive 500 hours of CEUs through Yoga Alliance.
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Location: Divine Yoga Center
Hours:
- Fridays 7 - 10 pm
- Saturdays 1 - 6 pm &
- Sundays 12 - 3 pm
*Location and hours are subject to change due to seminar content.
Divine Yoga Therapy meets the continuing education standards as recognized by Yoga Alliance. As stated, RYTs are encouraged to focus their continuing education on any categories in which their yoga practice needs to be strengthened. Yoga Alliance has left the choice of yoga teacher and/or yoga tradition entirely up to the RYT as long as the teacher is a qualified teacher defined as one who meets at least RYT-500 or ERYT standards. Contact and non-contact CEUs are limited to traditional yogic practices and/or anatomy and physiology.
The Divine Yoga Therapy Seminars provide for both contact and non-contact CEUs in all five standard categories.
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