Aspects of Yoga RYS 500 with Emphasis on Yoga Therapy is registered with Yoga Alliance on the 500 hour level.
200-hour-Teacher Training Foundation Program (RYS200) +
350-hour Advanced Teacher Training with an Emphasis on Therapeutic Benefits Level 1 =
500-hour-Teacher Training with an Emphasis on Therapeutic benefits(RYS500)
PRERQUISITE for attending the 300 hour training for therapeutic yoga yo
u need to have completed a 200 hr yoga teacher training. Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology are required
APPLYING YOGA THERAPY: Sequencing and adaptation, teaching yoga therapeutically to a group and individually, group-work studies, listening and observing, breathing as a therapeutic tool, understanding of human values and human nature, case studies
TEACHERS: Monika Munzinger (ERYT500): lead teacher, Reyan Senol (ERYT500): asanas, Eve Mintiens: prenatal yoga. Gulin Gulgor: philosophy, Ayurveda
OUTLINE FOR 350-HR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS
Postures
Students will learn to practice on a more subtle level and will deepen their own yoga practice: how to modify and adapt postures for specific conditions as for elderly, during menopause, for osteoporosis, for back care, for neck and shoulder problems, for scoliosis. Great emphasis is on how to implement restorative postures for individual needs. Pranayama/Therapeutic Breathing
Breathing techniques are used to bring awareness into specific areas in the body, in order to deal better with asthma, scoliosis and lower back pain. This helps to improve posture, increase flexibilty and bring stability into those areas. Mindfulness
To be mindful, to be in the present and to be able to observe oneself is not only therapeutic, but yogic. Students will learn techniques for centering and being in the present. Observation / Adaptation / Sequencing /Teaching / Presenting
The training incorporates teaching in front of the class, assisting each other, working in a group, giving feedbacks. Students will learn to observe and understand assymmetries and stress areas in the body and how to modify and adjust, if necessary. Importance is given on structuring, writing class outlines and sequencing logically and safely. Importance of Relaxation
Relaxation is a very important part in practicing and teaching yoga. Topics are covered: how to break a stress cycle through relaxation, how to implement an attitude of vayragya (effortlessness) and abhyasa(effort) in one’s own practice, how to use various relaxation positions with the use of props and to understand how the nervous system works
Yoga for Backcare and for Problems in Neck and Shoulders
Neck and back problems are covered extensively in this training, how to adapt postures for specific problems in these areas. Students will learn to teach therapeutically regarding different scoliosis curvatures. Especially ropes are being used for this. Yoga for Elderly
Elderly students need to be addressed a bit more carefully. But it is amazing to see how fast they progress. How to address and teach elderly safely considering hip and knee issues, stiffness etc is the subject. Menopause and Osteoporosis
There will lectures on before and after menopause as well as on osteoporosis. We will talk how healthy eating effects osteoporosis and how to improve existing conditions through therapeutic yoga practice. Therapeutic Approach to Inversions
Students will learn that improperly performed inversions can be cause for many injuries and properly aligned inversions can heal existing health issues. Neurobiological Approach to Better Understanding of Human Nature and Values
The brain is a densely networked structure that is open-ended in terms of its programmability. We can decide how and for what purposes we want to use our brains. Repetitive neuronal connectivity leads to fixed patterns of thinking and behavior. A complex and highly networked brain develops qualities like sensibleness, humility, prudence, truthfulness and empathy. Coaching View on Yama and Niyama
The concept of Yama and Niyama is explained from the point of view of life coaching. Also examples will be provided how to carry the principles on to the mat and how to conduct according to them while teaching
Communication and Teaching Skills for Yoga Therapy Teachers
Information will be given on effective communication and listening. Topics covered will include five stages of listening, communication skills, judgment, empathy, reactive and proactive people. You Are What You Eat
Lecture on Ayurvedic Nutrition, including main concepts of Ayurveda, five elements, 3 doshas, gunas, prakruti, dhatus and their relations with nutrition
Students will be able to understand the Ayurvedic relationship between ourselves as human beings, the food we eat and the universe as a whole. Pancha Kosha
Introduction to the Vedic philosophy, Advaita Vedanta, concepts of Brahman, Atman and the five sheaths of human existance, identification with these sheaths and the necessity of unveiling them. Yoga Philosophy
Topics are covered: Individual Soul and the Over Soul, the Primary Sound Principle, different forms of prayers, classical yoga systems and more
Prenatal Yoga
Lectures on bodily changes during pregnancy, an introduction to the basics principles of physiological birth and a demonstration of a prenatal yoga class are topics. Students learn how to deal with special needs, how to teach pregnant yoga students and how to prepare for birth. Yoga & Cancer
This is an introduction into how to help cancerous people gaining their vital forces through restorative poses designed to their individual situation. Introduction to Ayurveda
History, philosophical basis (with emphasis on Samkhya philosophy) and basic concepts of Ayurveda. Topics like shad darshan, in particular Samkhya philosophy and 24 principles of creation (tattvas) are explaine. This gives a basis for understanding
Ayurveda
Ayurvedic basic concepts. Including practical examples and practices on how to observe one’s own body-mind-consciousness and it’s interaction with the rest of Nature. Topics include:
- 20 gunas (20 attributes)
- Panchamahabhutas (5 elements)
- Tridosha (3 doshas or humours)
- Prakruti/vikruti
- Manas prakruti/vikruti
- Agni/ama (digestion and metabolism, toxins)
- 7 dhatus (7 tissues)
- 3 malas (3 waste products)
- Concept of srotamsi and nadi (subtle anatomy)
- What is health and wat is dis-ease according to Ayurveda
- Samprapti (the disease process)
- Causes of dis-ease according to Ayurveda
- Diagnostic methods
- Treatments
- Special emphasis on establishing a personal dinacharya (daily routine)
Students will get familiar with this sister science of yoga, this vast system of medicine and art of daily living. To learn to recognize one’s own constitution, strengths and weaknesses so that one can adjust one’s daily life, including yoga practice to personal needs. This will make the practice of the yoga student and teaching of the yoga teacher more complete
What is Trauma
Students will learn about different stages of trauma and how yogic methods can work to help with stabilizing the mind and body.
