Yoga Psychology 101

Name: Yoga Psychology 101
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Take your yoga teaching to the next level through practical, cutting-edge psychology knowledge.

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Created byMelissa Scott

Last updated 6/2015

English

What you'll learn

identify common psychological issues amongst their yoga students & private clients, and provide safe & effective support.

Course content

3 sections • 26 lectures • 4h 39m total length

Introduction5:54
An introduction & orientation to the course. Students will know what to expect & what knowledge they will gain.
Building Rapport with Clients & Students, Part 112:28
Students will gain practical skills to put yoga clients & students at ease right away to begin the supportive relationship.
Building Rapport with Clients & Students, Part 29:36
Students will gain practical skills to put yoga clients & students at ease right away to begin the supportive relationship.
Active Listening & Common Communication Mistakes, Part 113:12
Students will be able to communicate effectively with yoga clients & students. They will be able to apply the basic principles of communication to all interactions.
Active Listening & Common Communication Mistakes, Part 211:55
Students will be able to communicate effectively with yoga clients & students. They will be able to apply the basic principles of communication to all interactions.
Intake & Informed Consent, Part 19:20
Students will be able to effectively start the relationship with private clients. They will be able to gather relevant information and communicate with clients how they can assist in addressing mental health concerns.
Intake & Informed Consent, Part 210:39
Students will be able to effectively start the relationship with private clients. They will be able to gather relevant information and communicate with clients how they can assist in addressing mental health concerns.

Intro to Psychological Disorders0:54
Students will be oriented to the concept of psychological disorders.
Mood Disorders12:31
Students will gain a working knowledge of common mood disorders and how they affect the yoga practice.
Anxiety Disorders, Part 114:30
Students will gain a working knowledge of common anxiety disorders and how they affect the yoga practice.
Anxiety Disorders, Part 210:12
Students will gain a working knowledge of common anxiety disorders and how they affect the yoga practice.
ADHD7:16
Students will gain a working knowledge of ADHD and how it affects the yoga practice.
Addictions & Substance Abuse11:35
Students will gain a working knowledge of addiction & substance abuse disorders and how they affect the yoga practice.
Eating Disorders, Part 110:02
Students will gain a working knowledge of common eating disorders and how they affect the yoga practice.
Eating Disorders, Part 210:43
Students will gain a working knowledge of common eating disorders and how they affect the yoga practice.
Trauma & Abuse Considerations17:58
Students will gain knowledge of how trauma and abuse can affect the yoga practice and the teacher and student relationship.

Central Nervous System, Part 112:17
Students will gain a working knowledge of the Central Nervous System and be able to apply this knowledge to teaching yoga to help yoga students achieve desired state of relaxation or arousal.
Central Nervous System, Part 29:52
Students will gain a working knowledge of the Central Nervous System and be able to apply this knowledge to teaching yoga to help yoga students achieve desired state of relaxation or arousal.
Physical Manifestations of Psychological Disorders, Part 110:07
Students will have a working knowledge of how specific psychological disorders affect the body and how to manage this through the yoga practice.
Physical Manifestations of Psychological Disorders, Part 211:04
Students will have a working knowledge of how specific psychological disorders affect the body and how to manage this through the yoga practice.
Addressing Common Mind-Body Issues, Part 115:38
Students will be able to apply specific skills to various psychological and physiological states to create greater peace and ease and promote overall well-being for their yoga clients and students.
Addressing Common Mind-Body Issues, Part 26:56
Students will be able to apply specific skills to various psychological and physiological states to create greater peace and ease and promote overall well-being for their yoga clients and students.
Responding to Crisis Situations16:29
Students will be able to effectively respond to and manage common mental health crisis situations that might arise for their clients and yoga students.
Using Silence11:12
Students will understand the value of silence in the yoga practice as it relates to the Central Nervous System and psychological well-being. They will be able to effectively use silence in classes and private lessons.
Treatment Planning13:13
Students will be able to create a usable treatment plan to guide work with private yoga clients.
Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts4:23
Closing thoughts and wrap-up.

Requirements

A basic familiarity with yoga.

Description

Yoga Psychology 101 is an in-depth, practical exploration of how common psychological disorders and issues affect the yoga practice. It provides simple tools teachers and students can use to promote overall mental health. Broken down into 26 easy-to-understand videos, this course also provides sample materials yoga teachers can use right away to help deepen work with students and individual clients. Straightforward and engaging lectures help de-mystify common psychological terms for anyone to understand. Yoga teachers will work more effectively with students to promote relaxation, stress relief, and informed support for a variety of student s concerns.

Who this course is for:

Yoga teachers looking to deepen their teaching and reach a broader scope of students.
Yoga students interested in how yoga can help support individuals dealing with common psychological issues.

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Course content

Starting the Relationship with Clients & Students7 lectures • 1hr 13min

Common Psychological Disorders9 lectures • 1hr 36min

Working with Clients & Students10 lectures • 1hr 51min

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