One of experiential guidelines that you can use in your work, is to “welcome” and “listen” to what your client/student is presenting. This then enables them to feel empowered and connected to themselves, so they feel deeply seen, heard, acknowledged and authentic in their expressions, on every step of their journey of healing and awakening.
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How to work Effectively as a Yoga Therapist in a Multi-Disciplinary Mental Health Team
Many Yoga therapists and teachers are working with clients who have mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression. Here are our top tips on how to work effectively as a part of a Multi-Disciplinary mental health team.
How to remedy chronic Musculo-skeletal Issues
Josephine Key is an internationally acclaimed neuro-muscular skeletal physiotherapist. She has published and presented her work in international peer reviewed journals, conferences and workshops. She is the author of the text book ‘Back Pain: A movement problem’.
The Healing Power of Vedic Chanting
Vedic chanting has commanded great respect among yogis of the past and it is often considered one of the most important yoga practices.
Can Yoga cure Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is perhaps the most common heart rhythm disorder in the world. It affects approximately 240 000 Australians and it is also a risk factor for stroke.
What can you do with Yoga Therapy Training?
A common question for those contemplating Yoga therapy training is ‘How can I use my Yoga Therapy training after I graduate?’ This is something we are often asked by Yoga teachers considering our Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy.
Teaching Yoga to Students with Cancer
As a Yoga Teacher or Yoga Therapist you will encounter students with a cancer history so you need to understand what the student is dealing with, and how to employ some fundamental cancer-safe practices.
Chronic Stress & Yoga Therapy
Chronic Stress can develop from physical, mental, or emotional experiences that result in increased physical and or psychological stress. This stress or tension can be from external factors like our home and work environment, behaviours impacting on our wellbeing, and our experiences in social situations past and present. We can also experience stress from illness and medical procedures.
Heart Disease & Yoga Therapy
In Australia someone dies from heart disease every 30 minutes. Around 1.2 million of us, or about 5.6 per cent of the population over the age of 18 live with cardiovascular disease.
Ayurveda and the Doshas
Understanding the Ayurvedic Doshas and having the ability to identify Kapha, Pitta and Vata constitutions in others gives yoga teachers and yoga therapists insights into client issues and greater awareness of client reactions. Being aware of the different Dosha characteristics provides the ability to tailor classes and programs for enhanced client engagement.