Understand the scientific evidence of the impact of yoga and meditation in health recovery
How Yoga Works: The Scientific Foundations
- 7 Hours (four 1.5 hour sessions + two 30 minute sessions)
- On-demand
Overview
As yoga teachers and therapists, we understand that yoga is beneficial. Knowledge of the scientific evidence supporting the benefits of yoga is helpful to advance our work.
In this course you will:
- Learn to speak authoritatively on the research evidence when bringing yoga therapy or yoga programs into institutions such as hospitals, cancer centers, detox clinics, and schools.
- Increase your confidence when discussing research on how yoga affects the various body systems and is beneficial for a wide variety of health conditions.
- Become more effective in your teaching and outreach by understanding yoga research.
Class Format
There are 6 on-demand sessions — four are 1.5 hours and two are 30 minutes. In order to receive a certificate of completion, participation for the full duration of the course, and completion of homework are required.
Enrollment Options
- Enroll in Clinical Application of Yoga Therapy — 500-hour (Part Two of the 800-hour IAYT Accredited Diploma).
- Prerequisites: Certified Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher; successful completion of the 300-hour Certification Bringing Kundalini Yoga into Healthcare
