Learn time-tested approaches clinically demonstrated to be effective.
Transforming Anxiety and Depression
- 30 Hours
- 4 Days Online (4-hour sessions)
- + 3.5-4 hours offline per day
Overview
Anxiety and depression are among the most common struggles of our students. In this training you will develop the specific skills a Kundalini Yoga teacher needs to compassionately and effectively serve people with these concerns. Movement through Kriya, breath and mantra are time-tested approaches clinically demonstrated to be effective in helping people reconnect with their body, regain vitality, restore ease in their life, reduce symptoms and in many cases, fully recover. A review of related yoga and meditation research and curriculum for group and private classes are provided.
In This Course You Will Learn:
- The relationship of the brain, glandular and nervous systems to anxiety and depression
- How the Prana Vayus, Chakras and Ten Bodies provide avenues for transformation
- How Pranayam, Mantra & Kriya regulate recovery
- The latest yoga and meditation research on anxiety and depression
- How to support the transition from anxiety and depression to calm, confident energy.
- Curriculums for Kundalini Yoga teachers for each condition are included.
Class Format
The online session is 4 hours. Please allow for 3.5-4 hours of required independent work outside of online class per day. In order to receive a certificate of completion, participation for full duration of the course, including class discussions and breakout rooms and completion of homework are required. When on Zoom, camera will be on unless agreed upon with faculty.
Continuing Education
Approved for 30.0 Advanced Professional Development hours through IAYT, 30.0 Continuing Education Units for Yoga Alliance, and 36 contact hours for nurses as required by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider# CEP 13960.
Attendance for full duration and completion of homework are required to obtain a certificate of completion.
Enrollment Options
- Option 1: Enroll in Bringing Kundalini Yoga into Healthcare — 300-hour Certificate (Part One of the 800-hour IAYT Accredited Diploma).
- Prerequisites: Certified Level 1 Kundalini Yoga Teacher; successful completion of the course Foundations of Kundalini Yoga Therapy: Principles and Practices; successful application and interview process.
- Option 2: Take as a stand-alone course. Open to Kundalini Yoga Teachers and Certified Yoga Therapists from any tradition. Prerequisite: Foundations of Kundalini Yoga Therapy: Principles and Practices. Check our course calendar for upcoming dates.
