Module One: Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Overview of Yoga Therapy based on the Pancha Maya Kosha Model and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
- Introduction to the Autonomic Nervous System and the Stress Syndrome
- Functional Anatomy from a Fascial/Connective Tissue Model
- Posture/Gait Analysis
- Detailed information on common pathologies of the musculoskeletal system
- Experiential practices addressing common structural issues employing various techniques including:
- Viniyoga Principles to breath, sequencing and adaptation;
- Iyengar principles of alignment, use of props and restoratives;
- Yoga Nidra as a healing tool for chronic pain
- Introduction to Ayurveda as applied to Yoga
- Record Keeping, SOAP notes, Intake, Interviewing Skills