Adaptive Yoga for the Spectrum of Ability
Adaptive Yoga for the Spectrum of Ability
Foundations of Yoga Therapy
Hersha Yoga’s teacher trainings are one of the most comprehensive teacher training programmes available. The training delivers targeted guidance, instruction and accountability you need to become a knowledgable, professional and compassionate yoga teacher, and interested to become a fully qualified yoga therapist.
This training is for you if YOU WANT TO:
Become a knowledgable and professional adaptive yoga teacher, and budding yoga therapist
Teach postures, breathing and meditation adapted to specific health conditions and disabilities
Understand the spectrum of ability according to the medical bio-psycho-socio-spiritual model
Adapt your teaching style to suit neurodiverse clients
Support the mental health of your students
Work with underserved and vulnerable communities in Hong Kong
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Therapeutic Yoga Lineages
Classic Teachings & Texts in the context of yoga therapy
Medical models to use in yoga therapy
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In-depth review of the body systems and how they are impacted in disease
Pathophysiology of common health conditions and illnesses
How to understand medical reports and integrate them into your classes / sessions with clients
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Code of Ethics for Yoga Therapists
Scope of Practice
Continuing Education
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Foundatonal Yoga postures and breathing practices in a therapeutic setting
Use of props for comfort and how to progress them forward in a systematic way.
Chair / Chair-Assisted / Wheelchair Friendly Yoga postures
Hands-on assistance for people with mobility issues
Using subtle yoga techniques to enhance physical practices
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Meditation and mindfulness techniques across a range of neurodevelopmental abilities (kids, adults, ADHD, etc.).
In-depth study of patterns and belief systems that may hamper physical and mental health.
Off-the-mat practices to integrate into daily living.
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Individual attention and support as you develop your teaching career and work with a variety of communities.
“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Adaptive Yoga Training... It opened my eyes to the use of props and how easy it is to adapt poses to make them accessible to everyone...
There were so many wonderful ideas and I’m already integrating them into my own practice as well as my teaching. The use of options without hierarchy, encouraging people to listen to their bodies, and the use of trauma sensitive, non-judgemental language were particularly useful. ”