Medical Yoga Therapy
Course Details:
Ideally, all Yoga teachers should have a good understanding of the structure and functioning of the human body. Unfortunately, there is no standardization in Yoga Training Courses. Hence Yoga Therapy Training is the need of the time for Yoga Teachers and Fitness Instructors. This course is also an eye-opener for many a Physiotherapist.
We offer this course in two parts because the requirements of the mentioned categories are quite different from each other.
Yoga Therapy Module 1 for Musculoskeletal Issues related to
- knee
- back
- neck
- shoulder
Yoga Therapy Module 2 for chronic diseases that covers
- diabetes
- heart disease
- asthma
- low immune conditions
- hormonal disorders
Curriculum:
Both the modules will cover the following aspects as they relate to the pain point:
- Safety in traditional yoga asanas
- Cause of problems and prevention techniques
- Posture therapy
- Rope and belt therapy – passive stretching techniques to reduce pain
- Joint alignment and muscle strengthening with active yoga and Pilates practices
- Viniyoga
- Mindful breathing practices and chanting techniques
Teaching Methodology:
- Classroom lectures
- Application Rope and belt therapy under guidance
- learning through observation of classes
Eligibility:
- Certified yoga instructor with sound theoretical and practical knowledge of asanas
- Fairly good level of fitness with no physical ailments
Assessment:
Written exam, written assignments, Diagnostic skills
