The Yoga Therapy & Health Care course is designed to provide a comprehensive study of ancient yogic healing techniques. The program will equip students with the skills to introduce yoga health and fitness to the general public,, and health care providers. Graduates can use these skills to become yoga therapists or to train other health care providers to teach yoga to patients.
The program is designed to impart therapeutic skills to students while providing a broad understanding of yoga as a discipline of cure. The course is structured in modules, with practical work enhancing knowledge and skill development. In addition to the theory and practice aspects of yoga, candidates will gain an appreciation of yoga philosophy, naturopathy, and management. By the end of the course, they will be able to introduce yoga to the general public and promote its benefits.
Upon completion of this training, you will be able to.
- Access and utilize medical research as it relates to the field of Yoga Therapy and create sessions based on this knowledge.
- Understand and describe common manifestations of diseases including common symptoms, management, illness trajectories, and contraindications as relevant to the work of a yoga therapist.
- Become familiar with the common medical terminology necessary to understand these conditions and collaborate with other health care providers.
- Understand the influence of familial, social, cultural, and religious conditioning in the medical perspective related to these common illnesses.
It’s time to nurture yourself like never before.