Yoga Warriors 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, psychology, and sensory integration theory with current  scientific knowledge of the body and mind to promote health and well-being. 

  • PTSD and COSR- definitions, causes & symptoms
  • Neurophysiology of PTSD & how sensory processing can be affected by war-related trauma
  • The General Principles of the Yoga Warriors Method
  • Hatha yoga postures and sequencing strategies specific to PTSD or COSR
  • Effective pranayama techniques (breathing exercises) to reduce hyperarousal
  • How to integrate positive affirmations for healing into the yoga practice.
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  • How to integrate some basic sensory integration treatment principles into your yoga  classes to maximize healing.
  • How to use restorative yoga in a therapeutic setting.
  • How to provide trauma-sensitive yoga, cultivating observational skills and responding to the unique challenges of this population.
  • How to set up a Yoga Warriors program in your area
  • How to reach out and make contacts
  • Ethical guidelines to practice

    • When is the Next Training?
    • September 11 and 12, 2010 - $495 (West Boylston, MA)
    • December 4-5, 2010 - $495 (Charlotte, NC)
    • February 12-13, 2011 - $495 (West Boylston, MA)
    • April 2 and 3, 2011 - $495 (West Boylston, MA)
    • April 23 and 24, 2011 - $495 (Maryland - Location to be announced)

    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)

    Not a certified yoga instructor?  Please consider Lucy’s Yoga Alliance approved 200-hour teacher training program which meets one weekend per month beginning September 26, 2009, and incorporates the Yoga Warriors teacher training (and certificate). 

    Questions?
    Call 508-835-1176

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