Introduction to Medical Yoga Therapy: Basic Principles of Evaluation & Treatment
04/16/2021 13:00 to 04/17/2021 13:00 (Canada/Eastern)
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This course will be giving in English by ZOOM.
Cette formation sera offerte en ligne
Suivez dès maintenant cette formation offerte en anglais via ZOOM
Vendredi 16 avril de 13h00 à 17h00 ainsi que le samedi, 17 avril de 9h00 à 13h00
Eligible clientele:
To all health professionals
Fields of clinical practice for which this course is applicable
Concepts and tools learned in this course will have immediate clinical applicability. Because of its broad based therapeutic effects, MYT can be used in an array of clinical environments and with varied patient populations. Some examples, but not limited to these: MSK/Orthopaedics (all conditions), Neurology (Parkin- son’s, MS, ALS, Stroke, etc), Arthritis (OA and RA), Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Pelvic floor Pain/Dysfunction, Post-Surgical Conditions, Cancer, Cardiorespiratory, Obesity, Diabetes, Chronic Stress, Mental Health, etc..
Pre-requistes
This is a 1 day introductory course for health care professionals (HCPs) on how to integrate yoga into their clinical practice. Prior yoga experience a strong asset but not absolutely necessary. HCPs with knowledge of anatomy, and prior experience in observing and evaluating posture and movement, would reap the most benefit from this course.
Historical roots of yoga
What are scientifically supported therapeutic effects of yoga?
What is Yoga Therapy?
What is Medical Yoga Therapy (MYT)?
The Biopsychosocial Approach to evaluation and treatment.
Pentagon of Wellness
MYT Evaluation Tools
Pranayama (Breath)
Meditation / Mindfulness / Stress Reduction Techniques
Basic introduction to some Asana (Physical Postures and Movement)
Case Studies
General objectives
This is a 1 day introductory course for health care professionals (HCPs) on how to integrate yoga into their clinical practice. Prior yoga experience a strong asset but not absolutely necessary. HCPs with knowledge of anatomy, and prior experience in observing and evaluating posture and movement, would reap the most benefit from this course.
At the end of this course, participants will:
Know what Medical Yoga Therapy (MYT) is.
Understand the scientifically supported effects and mechanisms of action of MYT.
Know how to evaluate and treat patients through the Biopsychosocial Model..
Understand the Pentagon of Wellness approach of the MYT model.
Know how to use some MYT tools and techniques for evaluation and treatment of patients.
Be able to integrate MYT into their own particular health care environment and with varying patient populations.
Have a basic foundation of MYT that can be used for future MYT courses and certification as a Medical Yoga Therapist.
Yoga mat
Pen and marker
Bottle of water
Thick blancket
1 yoga strap
*2 yoga blocs
*Atlas medic can provide those for presential course
Wear comfortable yoga-style clothing when doing the exercises
Preparatory reading
Will be sent 2 weeks prior the course
This online course will given
in English
7,5 hours
Inclusions
Snacks, meals and lecture notes