Program Description - Topics Included in Program: * Therapeutic Modalities and Principles of Yoga Therapy. * Healing Properties of Breath. * Swara Yoga and Pranayama. * The Five Prana Vayus. * Mantra Therapy. * Mudras for Therapy. * Kriyas for Health. * Role of Marma Therapy. * Meditation Techniques. * Ayurveda and Therapy. * Ayurvedic/Sattvic Yoga Diet. * Balancing Ayurvedic Doshas. * Tongue Analysis. * Chakra Based Therapy. * Koshas and Therapy. * Ethics for Yoga Therapists. * The Stress Response. * Structural Misalignments. * Posture Analysis. * Vinyasis for Therapy. * Therapy for Pain Relief. * Therapeutic Applications of Surya Namaskar. * Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue. * Osteoporosis. * Eye Disorders. * Repetitive Strain Injuries. * Anxiety, Depression and Grief. * Endrocrine Disorders and Obesity. * Lung Diseases and Asthma. * Heart Aliments and HBP. * Substance Abuse and Addictions. * Yoga Therapy for Cancer. * Joint and Rheumatic Conditions. * Therapeutic Applications of the Hips, Back, Neck and Shoulders. * Deep Relaxation and Yogic Nidra Techniques for Rest. * Working with Disc Herniations. * Sciatic and SI Joint Pain. * Spiritual Therapies. * Principles of Yogic Counseling. * Client Management.

Program Acceptance - Program is open to yoga teachers who have previously completed any 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program.

Program Focus - Yoga Therapy usually includes working with students on a one-to-one basis or in small group settings. Therapy is prescribed on an individual basis to meet student's needs and to benefit their healing process and to create body balance. Students are prescribed different asanas, pranayamas and relaxation techniques to increase the flow of prana and energy. Mantra Therapy (spiritual formulas/sacred sanskrit words)are also prescribed for healing, abundance and removal of obstacles to help students with physical, mental and emotional difficulties.

For further information or an application form please phone(403) 809-1402 or email info@harmonyyogastudio.ca.

Namaste,

Helen Harmony Yoga Studio