300h Yoga Therapy and Integrative Medicine Teacher Training in Greece

300-hour Yoga Therapy course to obtain the 500h Master Yoga Teacher YAI-Certificate
While in India it has always been an intrinsic value of yogic practices to have a positive effect on the practitioner’s state of health, and apart from a few exceptions, until recent times, there was no particular need to develop a strand entirely dedicated to its therapeutic aspect. On the contrary, in the West, in recent decades, there has been a desire to give a certain impulse to this aspect, and today yoga therapy represents a valid synthesis between the ancient wisdom of the East and the most recent knowledge of complementary medicine, biomechanics and posturology of the West.

The complementary nature of yoga and integrative medicine is reflected in their common goal of releasing stagnant energy in meridian systems and their related organs or blood. While yoga provides a format for releasing blockage, Shiatsu, and meridian theory provide a framework for understanding which poses are best for a particular condition.

This course is suitable for all yoga teachers who want to deepen their knowledge and improve their ability to assist their students. It is also beneficial for therapists and medical professionals who want to supplement their existing knowledge with new insights. Additionally, experienced yoga practitioners can benefit from this course to enhance their practice.

The course is certified by the Yoga Alliance International (YAI) based in India.

BASIC INTRODUCTORY TEACHINGS
Basic history of yoga and yoga therapy
The 4 paths of yoga
The 5 pillars of yoga
Salutogenesis versus pathogenesis
Stress and Physiology of Stress
The energetical physiology of the human being: Nadis, Chakras, Koshas, Vayus, meridians, pancha mahabhuta, the three Gunas
The importance of the muscular-fascia-organ-meridian system
The importance of relaxation
The importance of breath
Basic Ayurvedic principles
The concept of Prana, Qi or KI
Basic concepts derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
The physiology of emotions and the importance of emotional regulation
The effects of Yoga on mental health and wellbeing

EVALUATION OF THE CLIENT
Observation of complexion
Observation of the spine, back, and posture
Assessment through “palpation” of the back and spine
Assessment through anamnesis (questioning)
Evaluation of Range of Movement (ROM) of the joints
Evaluation through listening to the breathing pattern
Evaluation through Pancha Koshas and Pancha Vayus principles
Observation of the full appearance (behavior, speech, gestures, facial expression, etc.)

BODYWORK FOR THE DIFFERENT AILMENTS AND SYNDROMES
Basic Shiatsu techniques
Applying Shiastu to the back for deep relaxation
Marma points and acupoints for different ailments
Meridian stretches
Basic Do-in and auto massage