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Yoga for Scoliosis Teacher Training and Professional Development

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The only Course in Australia specifically about yoga and scoliosis. Open to Yoga Teachers and students.

03 Mar
09 Dec
Teachers/Practitioners $2,250. Students* $1,850 more details below

Description

Held over six weekends, this Course will cover:

  • What is scoliosis?
  • What does the scientific research tell us about this physicality and its physiologic impact?
  • Spinal Anatomy and Pathology (with particular attention to disc and facet lesions)
  • relevant experiential anatomy and embodied ecology processes to this landscape
  • the exploration and application of developmental movement processes to scoliosis
  • the embodied Figure eight and its application in asana with scoliosis

AND in particular:

  • yogasana,

    - with specific prop employment (particulary yoga ropes and the trestler), eliciting clarity of action and deep penetration of the spine, how to action the limbs in creating spinal change. A solid understanding of principles of movement in asana eg traction, stabilisation, breath work, working asymmetrically.

  • the capacity to look at the body in asymmetry, developing an understanding and a clear languaging of this terrain
  • yogic philosophy within practice

A research Practicum is integral to completion of this Training.

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW. Application is by written form and interview process.

 APPLICATIONS CLOSE FEBRUARY 3RD, 2012

Please visit the website for more information and to download a Brochure and Application form:

https://sites.google.com/site/narelleyogascoliosis/scoliosis-teacher-training

Cost

2012 DATES:

March 3-4, March 24-25, July 7-8, September 8-9,

November 10-11, December 8-9.

 

The Training is open to:

·         students who are wanting to attend to their own process more deeply

·         Teachers of yoga who are looking to specifically learn more about the spine, backcare issues and scoliosis in particular

·         other health professionals, eg Osteopaths, Physiotherapists with an interest in scoliosis

 

Please note that this Training does not represent a complete Yoga Teacher Training in itself.

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