During this course, you will also work with real patients alongside doctors and therapists. 

Certification: Upon completion, you will be tested and certified by the Yoga Certification Board of India. It is conducted by the Indian ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy). This is the globally-only government certification. 

Content: 

Musculo-Skeletal System

Blood and Immune System

Cardiovascular system

Respiratory System

Digestive system

Excretory System and temperature regulation

Endocrine System

Special senses

Reproductive System

Nervous System

Homeostasis

Anatomy & Physiology

Study of - cognitive processes. Higher mental processes, feeling and emotion,

mental abilities and personality. A comparative study of total personality

according to Yoga and Modern Psychology. Its Meaning, definition and nature

of consciousness as described in Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagwad Gita, Yogasutra

and Yogavashishtha; Spiritual and scientific approach to human consciousness.

Yogic Method of elevation of human consciousness: Bhaktiyoga, Jnanyoga,

Karmayoga, Mantrayoga, Ashtangayoga, Hathayoga.

Yoga and Diet

Concept and types of diet in Traditional Yogic Texts; Concept of food and

Nutrition and its components,concept of Health and Malnutrition, Assessment

of Nutritional status, knowledge of Therapeutic Modifications of Normal Diet,

Preparation of Therapeutic charts for special groups/patients, Role of Yogic

diet in health and disease.

Fundamental Principles of Yoga Therapy

Concept of Yoga and Health in Indian Traditional Systems of Medicine

Yogic Concept of Health

Concepts of Trigunas, Pancha-mahabhutas, Pancha-prana and Pancha Koshas

Concept of Aahara, Vihara, Aachara and Vichara

Role of Shuddhi Prakriyas

Application of Yoga Therapy in Traditional Yoga Texts

Bhagvadgita : Definitions of Yoga in Bhagavadgita and their relevance in Yoga

therapy

Dhyana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga in Bhagavadgita, Concept and classification of Ahara

and and its role in Adhyatma Sadhana as described in Bhagavadgita, Concept of

Triguna in the context of Bhagavadgita, Importance of of Bhagavadgita in day to

day life.

Patanjala Yoga Sutra

Yoga Vashishtha

Physiological And Psychological Effects Of Hatha Yoga Practices

Shatkriyas and Sthula and Sukhsamvyayam Kriya

Asana: Physiology of exercise, Asana - Types and Categories; Musclulo skeletal

system and mechanisms involved; Effect of Yogic practices in setting up the

internal environment of the body, Mechanical influence of Yogasana;

Psychosomatic mechanism; Mechanism of influence of six types of Yogasanas:

stretching; pivoting; strengthening; inverted; pressing; equilibration, Reciprocal

inhibition and innervations; Concept of energy expenditure and role of asana

practice on energy expenditure.

Pranayama

Meditation

Mudra and Bandhas

Demonstrative Skills

Recitation of Hymns and Mantras

Shatkarmas

Sukshma Vyayama, Sthula Vyayama and Suryanamaskar

Yogasanas

Pranayama

Meditation

Bandhas and Mudras

Yogic Counseling

Therapeutic Skills

2. Yogic Therapeutic management for various disorders

2.1 Role of Yoga practices on various Musculo-Skeletal disorders like Back Pain,

Neck pain, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and Muscular dystrophy; Role of Yogic Diet

on Musculo-Skeletal Disorders

2.2 Role of Yoga practices on various Respiratory Disorders like Bronchial Asthma,

Bronchitis, Allergic Rhinitis, Sleep apnea & Sinusitis; Role of Yogic Diet on

Respiratory Disorders

2.3 Role of Yoga practices on various Cardiovascular disorders like Hypertension,

Atherosclerosis / Coronary artery disease, Angina pectoris / Myocardial

Infarction ;Role of Yogic Diet on Cardiovascular disorders Role of Yogic Diet on

Cardiovascular disorders.

2.4 Role of Yoga practices on various Neurological Disorder like Migraine,

Headaches, Cerebrovascular accidents, Epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, Hearing

impairment; Role of Yogic Diet on Neurological Disorder.

2.5 Role of Yoga practices on various Digestive and Excretory Disorders like

Dyspepsia, Hyperacidity, Peptic Ulcers, Constipation, haemorrhoids and

Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Role of Yogic Diet on Digestive and Excretory

Disorders

2.6 Role of Yoga practices on various Obstetric & Gynecological Disorders like

Menstrual Disorder(menstrual cramp, dysmenorrheal, pre-menstrual

syndrome), Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS/PCOD), Pre-eclampsia or

pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH),Menopausal discomfort (anxiety,

irritability, insomnia, hot flashes.); Role of Yogic Diet on Obstetric &

Gynecological Disorders

2.7 Role of Yoga practices on various Endocrine& Metabolic Disorders like

Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid Disorders, Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome; Role of

Yogic Diet on Endocrine &Metabolic disorders.

2.8 Role of Yoga practices on various Psychological and Psychiatric Disorder like

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Depression,

Anxiety, Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance

abuse; Role of Yogic Counseling Diet on Psychological and Psychiatric Disorder.

2.9 Role of Yoga practices on various old age problems like Spinal deformity,

loss of coordination, imbalance, improper gait pattern, Stress, Alzheimer's disease,

Stress, Depression and reduction of all physiological function; Role of Yogic Diet in old age.

Assessment Skills

FAQ:

Where are the patients coming from? 

- We will provide patient encounters. Some in person, some remote but always live. All practice hours will be live hours. Some of you might be getting the opportunity to travel to one of our locations and work with patients. That will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Will I have to be dealing alone with patients?

- No, you will work with an experienced medical professional

Will I know how to read/write charts in regards to my activities? 

- yes!

I would love to put my heart into learning this but it is above my budget. Do you offer scholarships? 

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