As the body ages, there are many physiological and psychological changes. Some changes are Primary (changes we will all experience) and some are Secondary changes (changes due to disease and injury). Yoga has a proven history of being able to support the person through this life stage, and to remain as independent as possible. The focus of this workshop will be on both primary and secondary changes that occur and the yoga modifications that must be considered for the older yoga practitioner aged over 65 years.
You will learn:
- The Primary ageing changes and the effects on the body
- Most common Secondary ageing changes and how to support an older person who is experiencing them
- The neuroscience of ageing and how this effects emotions and attitude
- How to modify a yoga practice to minimise harm for the older student
- The benefits a yoga practice provides to increase acceptance of the ageing process
- The main physiological changes that occur due to ageing and
- The effects these changes have on the body
- About the most common chronic diseases affecting the older person osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, heart failure, emphysema/COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), falls and sarcopenia.
- About the psychological changes that occur with ageing
- Which pranayama and meditation practices are beneficial and
- How to include these practices in your classes
- Precautions and recommendations for a safe and effective yoga program so that the older person can remain as active as possible
Who Should Attend?
- Yoga therapists, yoga teachers and yoga teacher trainees
- Medical doctors, health professionals and complementary therapists who want to use evidence-based, Yoga practices in their work
Benefits of attending the Learn to teach Yoga to Seniors workshop:
- Learn from Liz Williams, leading yoga for seniors educator and healthy aging specialist
- Learn practical tools and techniques that you can apply immediately with your students and clients
- Educate yourself about the safest and most effective way to teach Yoga to your older students
- Connect with a network of yoga teachers and therapists working in this field
- Deepen your knowledge of Yoga as a therapeutic practice
- Yoga teachers are eligible for 14 Continuing Professional Development points
Event Details
Date: 10-11 April 2021
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Brunswick, Melbourne
Cost: $550