Yoga Alliance Certified
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This training provides an in-depth understanding of the latest pain science and therapeutic yoga techniques for people living with chronic pain. This comprehensive program covers pain science, yoga philosophy, therapeutic yoga, restorative yoga, therapeutic breath and meditation practices. Come away with a solid foundation in understanding pain science, the biopyschosocial model of pain and a deep understanding of the application of therapeutic yoga techniques and practices for people living with chronic pain.
PainCare Yoga teacher training is open to anyone wanting to understand and incorporate therapeutic practices for pain care into their work and/or personal lives including yoga teachers, body workers, physical therapists, nurses, and health professionals in the field of body-mind medicine and psychology.
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Curriculum
Understand basic pain neurophysiology as well as key neuroplasticity changes related to pain
Learn how to guide students through fundamental pain care practices for safe movement
Experience and learn how to teach therapeutic breath and meditation practices
specifically designed for pain care
Experience and learn how to teach therapeutic yoga poses including gentle
hatha and restorative yoga
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Understand the vital difference between gentle hatha and restorative yoga,
related tothe mechanism of healing
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Gain a comprehensive understanding of the lived experience of pain and its effect
on the brain, the body and the spirit
Apply the pain care principles and techniques through practical teaching
Receive a comprehensive training manual, including a list of resources for further
learning and support
No Prerequisite
Upon Completion
PainCare Yoga Certificate, 18 Yoga Alliance CEU credits