Introduction to Yoga Therapy
AC104 -30 Hrs/9 Lessons
Prerequisites-Admission in Ayurveda Counselor
Synopsis: Basic introduction to Yoga Therapy with emphasis on Ayurveda. Student shall be able to define and apply 8 principles of Yoga to Ayurveda and devise a yoga counseling plan for the three doshas. This is a "theory" course with some labs.
Lesson Outline:
- Lesson 1 Introduction to Ayurveda Yoga Therapy
- Lesson 2- Yama and niyama application in yoga therapy
- Lesson 3- Asana, classification of Asana for Vata, Pitta and Kapha
- Lesson 4- pranayama and respiratory system
- Lesson 5- pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi application in yoga therapy
- Lesson 6 Yoga Books
- Lesson 7 Musculoskeletel System and Yoga Asanas
- Lesson 8: Asanas for different populations
- Lesson 9 -Bhagavad Gita
Labs
Gentle breathing techniques
Meditation techniques
Pranayama for self