AY9504 Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy

This course provides a basic understanding of the use of different types of yoga as therapy to regain and maintain health with focus on stages 0-3 of pathogenesis. It includes how to analyze the abilities and challenges a patient has in terms of yogasana (yoga poses) in the physical, mental and emotional realms, and how to co-develop yogasana routines with the patient to empower the ability to regain and maintain balance within the reality of the patient's life and daily schedule. Inherent in this course is the use of yamas (regulations) and niyamas (rules), gunas (qualities/attributes), tanmatras (subtle elements), senses, breathing, meditation, and mindfulness.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

None

Notes