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Introduction to Medical Yoga Therapy: Basic Principles of Evaluation & Treatment (bilingual)

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Friday November 3th,

8:30 - 5:00pm

Universel hotel, 5000 East Sherbrooke street, Montreal , Qc H1V 1A1



Eligible clientele:

All licensed health professionals interested in improving clinical outcomes, wishing to practice from a more BPSS lense and interested in integrating yoga into health care. 


Fields of clinical practice for which this course is applicable

Concepts and tools learned in this course will have immediate clinical applicability. Because of its broad based therapeutic effects, Medical Yoga Therapy can be used in an array of clinical environments and with varied patient populations. Some examples, but not limited to these: MSK/Orthopaedics (all conditions), Neurology (Parkin- son’s, MS, ALS, Stroke, etc), Arthritis (OA and RA), Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain, Pelvic floor Pain/Dysfunction, Post-Surgical Conditions, Cancer, Cardiorespiratory, Obesity, Diabetes, Chronic Stress, Mental Health, etc..


Pre-requistes   

This is a 1 day introductory course for health care professionals (HCPs) on how to integrate yoga into their clinical practice. Prior yoga experience a strong asset but not absolutely necessary. HCPs with knowledge of anatomy, and prior experience in observing and evaluating posture and movement, would reap the most benefit from this course.


Course outline
  • Historical roots of yoga

  • What are scientifically supported therapeutic effects of yoga?

  • What is Yoga?

  • What is Medical Yoga Therapy (MYT)?

  • The Bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to evaluation and treatment.

  • Pentagon of Wellness

  • MYT Evaluation Tools

  • Pranayama (Breath)

  • Meditation / Mindfulness / Stress Reduction Techniques

  • Basic introduction  Asanas (Physical Postures and Movement)

  • Case Studies



At the end of this course, participants will: 

  • Know what Medical Yoga Therapy (MYT) is.

  • Understand the scientifically supported effects and mechanisms of action of MYT.

  • Know how to evaluate and treat patients through the Bio-psycho-social-spiritual Lense

  • Understand the Pentagon of Wellness approach of the MYT model.

  • Know how to use some MYT tools and techniques for evaluation and treatment of patients.

  • Be able to integrate MYT into their own particular health care environment and with varying patient populations.

  • Have a basic foundation of MYT that can be used for future MYT courses and certification as a Medical Yoga Therapist.

Required material
  • Yoga mat

  •  Pen and marker

  •  Bottle of water

  • Thick blanket

  •  1 yoga strap

  •  *2 yoga blocs

 **Atlas Medic can provide these for the live courses**

How to dress

Wear comfortable yoga-style clothing  


Preparatory reading 

Will be sent 2 weeks prior the course


This online course will given 

in a bilingual format (presentation will be in english but questions and discussions may be in French)

Education credits

7,5hours


Date & Time
Friday
November 3, 2023
8:30 AM 5:00 PM Canada/Eastern
Teacher
Diana Perez

Diana Perez

B.Sc. PT, M.Sc.
Diana Perez travaille dans le domaine médical et l'industrie du fitness depuis plus de 35 ans. Elle possède des spécialisations avancées en physiothérapie du sport, thérapie manuelle et prescription d'exercices, ainsi qu'une formation formelle dans les domaines du bien-être, de la naturopathie, de la médecine ayurvédique, de la nutrition et de l'acupuncture.
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Location

Hôtel Universel Montréal

5000 Rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal QC H1V 1A1
Canada
flefebvre@hoteluniverselmontreal.com
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Medicvox, Atlas Médic

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