Training

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What Is It? Our Yoga Warriors teacher training is designed to provide advance knowledge and practical tools for yoga teachers working with combat veterans diagnosed with Combat and Operational Stress Reaction (COSR) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Yoga Warriors method skillfully integrates concepts from yoga therapy, traditional yoga philosophy, and psychology, with current scientific knowledge of the body and mind to promote health and well-being.

Learning Objectives

• The training is designed to provide advance knowledge and practical tools for yoga teachers working with combat veterans diagnosed with Combat and Operational Stress Reaction (COSR) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Understand that PTSD is an anxiety disorder and that the Yoga Warriors Method activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System.
• Meet  Veterans that take the YWI classes and learn how this special program has changed their lives.  
• Learn facts directly from the military how YWI addresses their concerns and meets their needs.
• Learn about military culture, norms and attitudes.
• How to introduce a YWI class in military facilities and in your community. 
• Understand the Neurophysiology of PTSD/COSR and corresponding specific treatments within the Yoga Warriors Method.
• Understand Hatha yoga postures and sequencing strategies.
• Demonstrate effective pranayama techniques (breathing exercises) to reduce hyper arousal.
• How to create a safe atmosphere for your YWI students and how to deal with specific emotional reactions.
• Demonstrate Positive Affirmations and understand the “top-down” concept within the Yoga Warriors Method.

Many mental health professionals have found great value in this alternative non-pharmaceutical treatment modality!

Training Includes: 96 page Manual and YWI Teaching Certificate or Certificate of Attendance

Prerequisite: 200 or 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher or mental health professional Proof of yoga teacher training certificate is required before receiving the certificate to teach YWI. Otherwise, you will receive a certificate of attendancestating you have attended the training. **16 CEUs offered by the Yoga Alliance**

Who Should Attend? This program is for certified yoga teachers registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 200 hour level (minimum). Open to certified yoga teachers inspired to facilitate healing to those with PTSD or Combat Stress Disorder and to certified yoga teachers who work with (or would like to work with) active-duty military personnel or veterans. Only certified yoga teachers will be qualified to teach the Yoga Warriors program in a classroom setting. *Those that are not certified yoga teachers are invited to attend and will receive a "certificate of attendance" which may be applied towards yoga certification if you decide to go through a 200 hr program and become registered with the National Yoga Alliance within 2 years.

Cost: Includes manual and certificate to teach Yoga Warriors

Includes: 16 CEU's and a manual and certificate to teach "Yoga Warriors" (200 hour or better certified yoga teacher only)

Questions? Call 508-835-1176 Want to register? Click here

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