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Neuroscience and Yoga Teacher Training Program


NEUROSCIENCE AND YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

SIVANANDA ASHRAM - BAHAMAS

M. MALA CUNNINGHAM, Ph.D., C-IAYT

This training is designed for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, mental health workers, and medical personnel who would like to understand the intersection between yoga and neuroscience and how and why the practices of yoga and meditation work.

Participants will leave this program understanding:

  • The Five Foundational Concepts of Neuro-Yoga Psychology

  • How yoga and meditation practices impact on our brain chemistry and on our neurobiology.

  • A review of research studies supporting the impact of yoga-based practices.

  • Neuro-Yoga practices for mental and emotional health and vagal nerve regulation

  • Breathing and asanas for nervous system regulation.

  • Concepts of Neurotheology

  • How Neuro-Yoga can be used and taught within a yoga or meditation class.

When you register for this 5-day in-person training at Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat you are signing up for Part Two of a 45 hour professional certification course.

This training is designed for yoga teachers, yoga therapists, mental health workers, and medical personnel who would like to understand the intersection between yoga and neuroscience and how and why the practices of yoga and meditation work.

PART TWO SIGN UP: https://sivanandabahamas.org/course/neuroscience-and-yoga-teacher-training-certification-course-november-2023/

PART ONE SIGN UP: This is a self-paced, 24 hour online course with Dr. Mala Cunningham and has a separate tuition of $196: https://drmala.thinkific.com/courses/neuroscience-yoga-mindfulness-powerful-healing-strategies-for-the-mind

Earlier Event: October 13
The Brain on Meditation: Unleashing the Power of Attentional Practices
Later Event: November 10
Neuro-Yoga Practices for Self-Regulation, Anxiety, and Depression