YOGA-642: Yoga Therapy: Prin Prac II

Credits 2.00
Academic Level
Graduate
Instructional Method
Lecture
This series of courses (Yoga 640, 642, 643) examines approaches to Yoga Therapy, including fundamental philosophies, concepts that guide development of a treatment plan, and tools and techniques used to design practices for specific conditions and special client populations. Experienced practitioners demonstrate and discuss the application of diverse approaches in Yoga Therapy. This course (Yoga 642) focuses on the therapeutic applications of yoga therapy for chronic pain and neurological disorders. Examples of specific issues that will be addressed include low back pain, fibromyalgia, migraine headache and Multiple Sclerosis. Special emphasis will be on developing adaptive yoga practices for clients with limited mobility. Prerequisite: YOGA-640. [2 credit]