Yoga Therapy and Neurological Conditions (ADAP403)
Textbooks:
- The Healing Path of Yoga by Nichala Joy Devi
- Exercise for Joints and Glands by Swami Rama
- The Principles and Practice of Yoga in Health Care by Sat Bir Singh Khalsa.
- Yoga Therapy by A.G Mohan and Indra Mohan
Materials to Bring:
- standard yoga props (2 blocks, 2 blankets (or 1 blanket and 1 bolster), and strap)
- 2 ace bandages (or scarves)
- Super Hero Vision Impair Glasses AND Peripheral Field Loss Glasses (a separate word instruction document will be uploaded on how to make these items at home (and will need to be made prior to the weekend) The extra materials you will need will to assemble these are: tape, gauze, scissors, string or rubber band
Course Completion Requirements:
- Attending Live or Watching the Recordings
- Passing the End of Pillar Quiz
- Homework Completion:
Key Training Homework: Research Integration in Neurological Care
- Deepen your understanding of yoga therapy for neurological conditions through research, self-inquiry, and kosha-based analysis. This assignment prepares you for your final project by guiding you to evaluate peer-reviewed articles and begin translating insights into therapeutic planning. You'll explore how neurological conditions impact the five koshas, assess the quality of research literature, and reflect on how your approach as a yoga therapist is evolving.
Link to Form: https://docs.google.com/docume...
Retreat Homework
- This final assignment invites you to synthesize your learning by researching a neurological condition and designing a yoga therapy session tailored to it. You’ll explore how the pancha maya kosha model informs your approach, apply current research, and reflect on your evolving role as a yoga therapist. Your project includes a condition summary, a detailed session plan, and a personal reflection, all grounded in safety, agency, and compassion.
Link to APA Template: https://docs.google.com/docume...
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Upload a copy of your research to our facebook group so we can collect the different research for specific neurological conditions.