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Adapting Asana for Students with Limited Mobility

with Patricia White
Sundays March 11, 18, and April 1, 11:30pm – 3:30pm,
Saturday March 31, 11:30am – 6pm
Saturday April 14, 11:30am – 1:30pm
(+ 10 hours of practice teaching at pre-arranged outside locations)
$650

This 30 hour advanced training for Yoga teachers focuses on the art and science of working with seniors and people living with M.S. We will explore ways of adapting and sequencing yoga postures to improve flexibility, strength and balance for students with limited mobility. Yoga teachers will learn and practice assisted stretches on the mat both seated and standing. You will learn how to modify traditional asanas to counter common postural changes caused by forced inactivity and repetitive stress injuries. You will learn how to develop relaxation, breathing, meditation and chanting practices for students with limited mobility. This training includes 10 hours of practice teaching seniors and/or individuals living with M.S at various locations outside of Yogaspace.

You will learn:

• How to Adapt and sequence Yoga postures for increased flexibility, strength, range of movement and balance
• How to creatively adapt classical asanas to allow for the physical limitations and fears of individual students
• Weight-bearing asanas for bone support
• Movements to counter kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis
• Movements for repetitive stress injuries to wrists, elbows, and shoulders
• Eye exercises
• Hands-on assists for students on the mat, with legs up the wall, on a chair, seated, and standing with support
• Assisted stretches
• Problem solving for working with students with limited mobility
• Breathing practices, guided meditations and chanting for this population

Workshop and Pre-registered Class Refund Policy
Payment is due upon registration to secure your spot. Once payment has been made, refunds may occur up until 48 hours prior to the start date of the workshop or pre-registered series. No refunds or exchanges will be given within the final 48 hours before a workshop or pre-registered series begins. Refunds or credits will not be given for missed sessions within a workshop or pre-registered class.

All fees are subject to HST and are in Canadian Dollars.

To register please contact the front desk, or