Seniors Yoga
1 Teacher Training Weekend
Seniors are becoming one of the largest sectors of our community. There is a huge opportunity to help this demographic to enhance their lives with a healthy body and mind through yoga.
This 2-day teacher training will cover the anatomy of the aging body, the 12 most common medical issues of senior yoga students and managing pain. The course is focussed around how to plan and run Seniors yoga classes with an emphasis on Chair yoga postures, breathing techniques, movements and modifications.
Come and join this informative and practical teacher training and learn how to support your local community of seniors to have a healthy body and mind.
Please note the Certificate of Attendance is 14 CPD points and the Certificate of Completion is 25 CPD points.
Have questions? Please contact Olivia Hammerschmidt, Post Graduate Course Manager, on 1800 449 195 or contact us.
Details of Training Levels
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- Practical 1.4 – A full class of warm-ups, postures pranayama and relaxation. \n
Day 2 Schedule 9am to 5pm (Total contact: 7 hours)
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- Practical 1.6 – A facilitator led series of flows and sequences - including a Pawan Muktasana – joint loosening; arms series; legs series; sun salutation;\n and pranayama series. \n
- Practical 1.7 and 1.8 - Practicum of teaching chair yoga to seniors – upper limbs; lower limbs; side stretches; forward and backward arches; balances\n and twists. \n
Beryl was born, educated and worked in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia. She became interested in Yoga while having her first child (45 years ago)\n and went on to practice and study for many years. She sat for her Teaching Diploma with the International Yoga Teachers’ Association after her husband\n retired from the Airforce and their life on the road. She has always been interested in fitness and healthy living and has also done a Fitness Trainer\n Level 3 Course, Pilates Course, Aqua-aerobics Course, a Steady Steps Course and attended Tai Chi classes regularly.
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Day 1 Schedule 9am to 5pm (Total contact: 7 hours)
- Practical 1.1 – Explore the practical considerations of Yoga of an aging body – the limitations and challenges to be expected.
- Practical 1.2 - Explore the practical considerations of the 12 common medical conditions to include Arthritis, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, Back Pain, Depression, Anxiety, Dementia, Scar tissue from surgery (e.g. mastectomy).
- Practical 1.3 – Facilitator led activities to explore the benefits of senior’s yoga; class planning; intentions and goals; themes; room set-up; support of spine and alignment; warmups and movements.
- Practical 1.4 – A full class of warm-ups, postures pranayama and relaxation.
Day 2 Schedule 9am to 5pm (Total contact: 7 hours)
- Practical 1.5 – Postures and their variations on the chair.
- Practical 1.6 – A facilitator led series of flows and sequences - including a Pawan Muktasana – joint loosening; arms series; legs series; sun salutation; and pranayama series.
- Practical 1.7 and 1.8 - Practicum of teaching chair yoga to seniors – upper limbs; lower limbs; side stretches; forward and backward arches; balances and twists.
As a Graduate you will:
- be able to describe 8 aging and 8 common medical issues in senior yoga students and their ability to practice yoga safely
- be able to show 10 Modifications to simple moves and 5 breathing techniques to support the aging body and lifestyle
- be able to plan a 1-hour seniors chair yoga class, taking account of their holistic needs and safety
Course Availability
Seniors 1 - Yoga for Seniors - Chair Yoga
Members: $295.00 / Non-members: $395.00
- Crows Nest NSW 8-9 December 2018
- Crows Nest NSW 9-10 February 2019
Gift Vouchers now available
