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Introduction
to Yoga Therapy
October 20 - 22, 2006
with instructor
Kashi Richardson
A
two day training for
yoga teachers or teachers-in-training
A basic understanding of Ayurveda is recommended.
YTT 500 hour Elective Module
17 hours of course credits
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here for registration form to send with
your payment.
When
the path of Yoga is looked on as a healing journey,
it
can then be called Yoga Therapy.
In Yoga Therapy, the ancient sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda overlap, providing timeless truths and
holistic practices for the integration and healing of
body, mind and spirit. It is a system where yoga
practices are adapted and tailored to the specific needs
of the individual, promoting optimal healing and
well-being. The underlying premise is that self-healing
provides a necessary foundation for Self-realisation,
the fulfilment of one's highest potential.
During this introductory weekend, you become
familiar with the following basic concepts:
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Structural anatomy - movement of joints and their
muscles.
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The autonomic nervous system as it relates to the
stress and relaxation response.
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Savasana and the therapeutic benefits of conscious
relaxation.
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The five koshas - a yogic view of human anatomy.
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Yoga asanas with an emphasis on structural
awareness, the doshas and affirmations for healing.
Instructor
Kashi Richardson, a
life-long practitioner of yoga, brings a richness and
depth of understanding to the practical and spiritual
aspects of yoga. Her background includes Advanced
Teacher Training in Sivananda Yoga and Yoga Therapy with
RMIYA in Colorado. Kashi specialises in prenatal yoga
and therapeutic yoga for injury and illness. She is a
senior instructor for the SSCY Yoga Teacher Training and
a full-time yoga teacher in Whistler, BC.
Schedule
(subject
to change)
Friday
4-6pm
Registration
6-7pm Dinner
7-7:30 Opening Circle
7:30- 9:15 Yoga Therapy Overview: Intro to 'the
Koshas - defining 'pain' and 'health'
Saturday
7-8 am
Pranayama and meditation practice
8-9 Intro to 'Movement of the Joints'
9-11 Asana Practice with a focus on
structural awareness
11-12
Brunch
11-1 pm Break
1-2 Lecture: 'The Autonomic Nervous
System' with Dr Martin
2-3 Theory: 'Savasana' and conscious
relaxation for stress release
3-3:30 Break
3:30- 4:30 Practice of 'deep relaxation' or
psychic sleep.
4:30- 6 Asanas with Healing Affirmations
6-7 Dinner
7-8 Review Questions and Answers
8-9:30pm 'My Most Difficult Asana' (group work)
Sunday
7-8am
Pranayama and meditation practice
8-9 Review of 'Movement of the Joints'
(group work)
9-11 Asana Practice with a focus on the
Doshas
11-12 Brunch
12-12:30 Break (pack up and evaluations)
12:30-2 General review and Conclusion of 'My
Most Difficult Asana'
2-3 Final Circle
Note
SSCY is currently a registered 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training School with Yoga Alliance; however, we are not a registered 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training School with Yoga Alliance. We are offering this elective program, which could be applied as a credit towards a 500 hour Certification by applying directly through Yoga Alliance under the category of YTT 500 hour Independent Study at www.yogaalliance.org. This is available until Dec. 31, 2007.
Fees
Fees for tuition and rates for accommodation are calculated separately.
Tuition $170
Rates for this program are per person and include facility usage, all meals and
tea bar.
Commuter $80
Shared-Main House $170 (2-3 persons)
Shared -Garden House w/ensuite $220
(2-3 persons)
Private w/shared bath $220
Private w/ensuite
$240
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