Ananda Yoga® Therapy Training: Psychology and Mental Health
Exploring Yogic, Ayurvedic, and Western Perspectives

We are not currently accepting new students in the Ananda Yoga Therapy Training

Prerequisites:

• Enrollment in the Ananda Yoga^® Therapy Training
• Ananda Yoga^® Therapy Training: Principles
• Ananda Yoga^® Therapy Training: Ayurveda
• Ananda Yoga^® Therapy Training: Health Challenges–1

Yoga therapy has proved helpful for many chronic mental health conditions. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, case studies, and practicums, students are guided to apply practical and appropriate yoga therapy interventions for clients.

In this course you will:

*  Deepen your understanding of the mind and emotions and their interactions with thoughts and behaviors.

*  Understand basic pathophysiology, symptoms, treatments, and medical terminology for common mental health conditions, including how they impact a person’s life physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

*  Gain an understanding of how familial, social, cultural, and religious conditioning influence mental health conditions and their healing.

*  Be able to demonstrate good communication skills and how to set appropriate therapeutic boundaries with clients.

*  Explore the impact of various yogic techniques, such as asana, pranayama, affirmation, visualization, Energization Exercises, mantra, and prayer on the mind and emotions and on helping clients to actively engage in helping to heal their ‘harmful emotions.’

*  Deepen your knowledge of effective teaching methods (with both individuals and groups) and how to adapt to different styles of learning.

*  Deepen your knowledge of when and how to make appropriate referrals to mental health practitioners.

For more information, see Course Syllabus.