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SAFE YOGA FOR SKELETAL HEALTH
with Sara Meeks
September 1-2, 2007
Saturday &
Sunday,
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
(Continental breakfast served at 7 a.m.)
5 hours techniques
3 hours teaching methodology
3 hours anatomy & physiology
5 practicum
TUITION: $400
(Certified Yoga Teachers - $350)
The
National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that more than 44 million
people are at risk for, or have, osteoporosis and low bone mass. These
conditions affect people of both genders, all ethnic backgrounds, ages,
body types and lifestyles. Research is somewhat mixed as to exactly
what type of exercise is best, but it generally is accepted that
exercise and movement help build and maintain bone. However, certain
movements such as forward and side bends as well as twists may put some
people at risk for injury. Therefore, movement guidelines are important
for skeletal health and safety.
In this
program, you’ll learn:
- Seated,
floor and standing postures to elongate/strengthen the spine
- Safe
weight-bearing yoga poses, walking posture and balancing exercises to
strengthen spine and hip
- How to
use props (physio-rollers, stretch-out straps, Pelvic Posture PillowTM
to enhance practice
- Poses
to avoid or approach with caution
- Definitions,
epidemiology, pathology, risk factors and first signs of osteoporosis
and how to read a bone density report
Previous yoga experience
helpful but not necessary.
NOTE: Please bring a mat or blanket. Tuition includes a Pelvic Posture
Pillow.
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Sara
Meeks