Yoga Therapy for the Spine (and more!)
Neck, back and pelvic pain are common complaints that lead many people to try Yoga. Spinal and pelvic health is supported by three factors that can be likened to the legs of a stool: strength, flexibility and awareness. If one leg is wobbly, another may compensate to support the load. This compensation can be draining and contribute to pain and disability.
This workshop will shed light on key anatomy (structure), kinesiology (function) and common disorders of the spine and pelvis. After laying the foundation, participants will learn to integrate approaches that focus on both structure "how the arrangement and organization of the parts relate to one another" and function "how we can use the structure more efficiently and gently."
Neck, back and pelvic pain is often caused by habitual movements, which contribute to structural restrictions or instabilities. After a trauma, compensatory patterns, that initially “protect” the injured area, often lead to further pain and discomfort. Devising a balance between structural and functional interventions provides the practitioner a potent means to move clients out of pain and toward improved function. This course will help participants integrate Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Raja Yoga, Rooting/Stabilization techniques from Qigong and Feldenkrais inspired practice to confidently and efficiently serve people with spinal and pelvic pain.
At the end of the program participants will be able to:
Determine what mix of interventions that improve strength, flexibility and awareness are appropriate for a given client.
Set-up 3 restorative yoga postures, understand their benefits, contraindications and adaptations of postures to accommodate decreased range of motion and pain.
Teach selected awareness though movement lessons and primal movement patterns to optimize movement and postural habits
Teach selected qigong practices to enhance stability and awareness.
Teach appropriate pranayama to optimize strength, awareness and flexibility.
Teach mental techniques (Raja Yoga) to encourage non-judgmental awareness.
Location: Yogaville in Buckingham Virginia, Near Charlottesville and Richmond April 21-25, 2010
To register contact:
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Ashram Reservations Center Satchidananda Ashram - Yogaville 108 Yogaville Way Buckingham, VA 23921
Phone: United States: (800) 858- YOGA [9642] International: (434) 969-2048
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