How can Yoga help us to improve our memory? The brain has fascinating ways to encode memories. In this workshop you will learn the neuroscience of remembering. Learn how we form, retain and retrieve memories and how memories can be categorised. Dr. Shirley Telles will also discuss cognitive decline and dementia.
Memory is influenced by many factors. In this workshop you will learn a holistic approach to preserving and enhancing your memory, including specific Yoga practices that have been shown to enhance cognition.
How to Improve Memory with Yoga Workshop – You Will Learn about:
Neuroscience – The Science behind Remembering, Cognitive Decline and Dementia
- The changes in neurons and synapses
- How the brain changes with remembering
- Neuroplasticity
- Long-term potentiation and long-term depression
- How we can use this knowledge to modify our mental focus and hence our cognition
- Is “use it or lose it” true for cognitive abilities?
- Is cognitive decline inevitable as we age?
- What is dementia
- The types, causes and early symptoms of dementia
Enhance and Preserve Memory naturally with Yoga
Learn an evidence-informed holistic approach to preserving and enhancing memory.
- Diet and cognition – which foods to include and which foods to avoid
- The importance of physical activity and sleep in preventing cognitive decline
- Yoga practices which have been shown to enhance cognition with a focus on memory
- Nutraceuticals for better cognition
- The “blue zones”
- Other factors including, genetics, stress alleviation, leisure, social and spiritual factors, and puzzles
Shirley Telles’ approach is informed by her deep understanding of Yogic principles and practice married with her extensive knowledge of Western science.
Fiona Donohoe-Bales, Yoga therapist and Clinical Counsellor, Sydney
Who Should Attend the workshop on How to Improve Memory with Yoga?
- Yoga therapists, Yoga teachers and Yoga teacher trainees
- Medical doctors and complementary therapists who want to use Yogic tools and techniques to assist their clients experiencing cognitive decline and memory issues
- Anyone who wishes to enhance and preserve their memory
Benefits of Attending this Workshop:
- Learn from Dr. Shirley Telles, world leading Yoga researcher, neuroscientist and medical doctor
- Educate yourself about safe and effective Yoga principles and practices, tools and techniques that you can use with yourself and your students and clients who wish to improve their memory
- Gain additional skills and knowledge so you can offer workshops for your Yoga students who want to enhance their memory
- Assist Yoga therapists to work more effectively with your Yoga therapy clients experiencing mild cognitive decline
- Learn the benefits of Yoga practices that can enhance memory and cognition
- Yoga therapists/teachers are eligible for 1.5 Continuing Professional Development points
- Receive a Certificate of Attendance when you complete the workshop
- The recordings will be available to you for 12 months so you can review the material
This workshop on Yoga and Memory is so insightful and easy to understand and remember.
– Lorraine Furmston, Yoga Teacher
CPD Points:
- You will receive a certificate of attendance for 1.5 CPD points.
How to Improve Memory with Yoga Workshop:
Delivery: Available On Demand
1 hour 45 minutes of Recorded Content Included
Cost: $150. Prices include GST. $150 for the next 15 people to register and then $217 after that.
Note: This workshop does not cover the management of dementia using Yoga.
