Yoga Therapy Applications of Asana, Pranayama & Restorative Yoga | ONLINE & IN PERSON

THE MODULE

The Yoga Therapy Applications of Asana, Pranayama & Restorative Yoga is the ultimate practical Yoga Therapy module where you will dive deeply into the Yoga Therapy applications of Asana, Pranayama, and Restorative Yoga from the varied perspectives of traditional and modern lineages, and accessible Yoga Therapy.

THE ONLINE & IN PERSON PROGRAMME

Yoga Therapy Applications of Asana, Pranayama & Restorative Yoga includes

• Safe, live presentations with accessibility features
• Practical Yoga Therapy applications demonstrated in pre-recorded videos, including adapted physical practices, breathing techniques and therapeutic restorative yoga.
• Audio files
• Case study group work
• Introduction to clinical research
• Assignments
• Mentorship and guidance during the case study work (*only for students doing the 625-hour and 875-hour Diplomas)
• See our location for the IN PERSON module 

In this module, you will learn

• Applications of asana in Yoga Therapy, including:
  • Asana variations and modifications adapted to the needs of your clients and students
  • Contraindications of asana practices
  • Psychological aspects of asana
• Safe movements and dynamic practices
• Adequate and respectful use of props
• Applications of pranayama in Yoga Therapy, including:
  • Pranayama variations and modifications adapted to the needs of your clients and students
  • Contraindications of pranayama practices
  • Psychological aspects of pranayama
  • Safe breathing techniques
• Applications of restorative Yoga in Yoga Therapy, including:
  • Safe restorative practices
  • Restorative variations and modifications adapted to the needs of your clients and students
  • Contraindications of restorative practices
  • Psychological aspects of restorative Yoga

This course is essential for all IAYT and non-IAYT Yoga Therapy trainees and experienced Yoga teachers who want to feel safer when teaching their students. Students will acquire the necessary knowledge of all the asanas used in Yoga Therapy, the subtle details of posture and breath and which of these are valuable tools for working with people with health issues: what we can do, and most importantly, what we should not do during practice. 

This module is a prerequisite for the Yoga Therapy Diploma Course 625-Hours and Yoga Therapy Diploma Course 875-Hours, but it can also be joined independently if you have:

• A 200-hours Yoga teacher qualification with Yoga Alliance or equivalent
• One year of teaching experience
• One year of personal yoga practice

DATES

2023

Monday 10th – Saturday* 15th July – IN PERSON, THE NETHERLANDS
AM start: 9.30 hrs – 18.00 hrs (CET)
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

*Please note that in-person attendance is scheduled from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, however, we have designated it as a dedicated home study day. During this time, you will receive an assignment that needs to be completed and submitted for the module’s fulfillment.

2024

Monday 8th – Saturday 13th April – ONLINE
AM start: 9.30 hrs – 18.00 hrs (CET)
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Monday 19th – Saturday 24th April – ONLINE
AM start: 9.30 hrs – 18.00 hrs (CET)

OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

*Module hours are approximate and subject to small adjustments depending on the flow and pace of each class.

PRICES

2023 & 2024

Online 750 EUROS excl. 21% VAT

In Person 800 EUROS excl. 21% VAT

*European registered companies are excluded from VAT charges. Please contact us to find out more.

HOW TO JOIN

Simply complete the registration form and we will contact you to organise your place on the module.

If you have any further questions, you can email us at kaz@theyogatherapyinstitute.org.

We will be happy to help!

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