Yoga for Chronic Pain at MBF

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to help students transform their relationship with pain through evidence-based practices rooted in breath, relaxation, and body awareness. This training blends ancient yoga wisdom with modern therapeutic approaches to empower yoga therapists to confidently support clients living with chronic pain.

$487.00

Description

Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to guide your students in transforming their relationship with pain, empowering them to live more fully.

Learn evidence-based methods that focus on relaxation, breath work, and body awareness, enabling you to create personalized sequences that cater to each student’s unique needs.

Chronic pain affects more people worldwide than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined, and results in sleep disturbances, fatigue, emotional stress, muscular tension and more. Using a combination of ancient yoga practices and modern physiological treatment modalities, this two-day training will provide the yoga therapist the necessary tools to work with students and clients suffering from chronic pain.


Continuing Education Credits       

  • 1.6 ACE CECs
  • 16 Yoga Alliance CEUs

Required Materials

  • Yoga and Science in Pain Care: Treating the Person in Pain edited by Neil Pearson, Shelly Prosko & Marlysa Sullivan

Recommended Materials

  • Your Body Speaks Your Mind by Deb Shapiro

Training Info & Attendance

In-Person

Wait to book non-refundable travel until your training is confirmed.

Online

Zoom link and digital manual provided one week before training.

Self-Study

Learn at your own pace with digital materials in your YogaFit account.

Materials: Required & Recommended List

Cancellations & Transfers: All standard policies apply. Review our Terms and Conditions anytime. https://yogafit.com/terms-of-use/

Questions? We’re here to help!

Email: info@yogafit.com or
Call: (858) 310-0007

Course Includes

  • check icon YogaFit Chronic Pain Manual
  • check icon Lecture and Guided Practice
  • check icon Small Group Work
  • check icon Practice Teaching Sessions
  • check icon Private Student Community Access
  • check icon Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)

What You'll Learn

  • check icon How pain and the perception of pain affect the various systems of the body, including the brain, the endocrine system, the nervous system, and the body tissues
  • check icon To understand the neurobiology of pain and be able to compare and contrast Western and Eastern methods of managing it
  • check icon A thorough understanding of the mind-body aspect of pain and how it relates to your yoga therapy practice
  • check icon How to incorporate asana, pranayama, and meditation practices, as well as the eight limbs of Raja yoga, into your pain management protocols
  • check icon To design appropriate group and single-client sessions for various types of conditions that create chronic pain

Why Learn Yoga with us

  • check iconEnhance Mind–Body Balance
  • check iconLearn From Experts
  • check iconStudy at Your Own Pace
  • check iconDeepen Your Practice
  • check iconMake a Positive Impact
  • check iconEarn a Recognized Certificate

Your Satisfaction, Guaranteed

If you’re not happy, retake your course free within 7 days—with a trainer and format of your choice.

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