Yoga Therapy: Focusing on Structure and Function of the Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor is comprised of muscles that are often elusive and seem beyond our conscious control. Yet, the perineum and the pelvic girdle are an integral driving force behind most human function. By bringing awareness, strength and suppleness to these muscles, people can address incontinence, alleviate or lessen pain (especially in the pelvis, hips, knees and back), breathe more efficiently, increase sexual fulfillment, assist childbirth and facilitate many functional activities like lifting heavy objects, rising from chairs and walking up stairs. Course participants will learn low-tech, non-invasive techniques that draw from Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, Feldenkrias and conventional rehab therapies, to guide people (clients, patients, students) toward improved health and function.
This user-friendly program will also familiarize participants with the anatomy, pathology, pain mechanisms, physiology, kinesiology of the anatomical spine and their interrelationship with mind-body energetics and chakra system. By bridging East & West, and addressing mind & body, this program is designed for rehab professionals such as Physical and Occupational therapists, Yoga and Qigong therapists, Pilates teachers, Fitness professionals, Somatic Therapists, Midwives, Dulas and others fascinated by the pelvic floor.
Goals:
Participants will…
Understand the anatomy, pathology, kinesiology, and physiology of muscles, bones and organs of the pelvic floor
Understand the related mind-body energetics and chakra system
Improve their awareness of the pelvic floor
Understand the autonomic nervous systems influence on pelvic floor function
Understand the relationship of bladder function and the pelvic floor
Understand the relationship of low back, hip and pelvic pain with the pelvic floor
Practice and teach techniques that improve pelvic floor function
approximately 20 contact hours for CEU's
To register for this course, please register online at Yogaville's Website or call Integral Yoga Academy at Satchidananda Ashram – Yogaville (800) 858-9642
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