THERAPEUTIC YOga
for BUSY MIND
This 4 week course provides the tools and understanding of yoga’s therapeutic role in stress management as well as anxiety treatment.
It addresses physiological and psychological dimensions of anxiety, combining asanas, pranayama, and restorative properties of mindfulness.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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Better manage stress, anxiety and/or depression
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Enhance concentration and focus
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Expand psychological tolerance of uncomfortable feelings
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Improve well being
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Develop resilience
CONCEPT
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During the first week of the course, we learn about anxiety, its background, relation to yoga as well as ways it impacts our lives.
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Through week 2 we look into the functioning of our nervous system and ways to alter it so that we can manage stress with greater ease.
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Third weeks we focus on our breath and relationship between body and mind.
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The last, forth week, we focus specifically on the mind.
DETAILS
Course duration: 4 weeks
Schedule: 2 classes per week
Language: English
Class: 75-90 mins.
Class Structure:
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Short lecture & discussion on theme of the week
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Breathing exercises
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Physical practice of foundational yoga poses tailored to facilitate grounding and sense of calm
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Guided relaxation/meditation
When: TBC
Where: TBC
Course is limited to 15 participants and suitable to yoga practitioners as well as those with no previous yoga experience.
