Yoga Therapy Module: Musculoskeletal I part A and B

Musculoskeletal I and II modules combine lectures, group discussion, case-study observation, experiential components, trainee presentations and practicum. For student practicum assignments, volunteer clients are matched with a yoga therapist trainee for three days of supervised yoga therapy across all segments. The practicum includes intake and assessment, private sessions, small group sessions, and program instruction for the client to do at home. Case discussion and plan of action are supervised by faculty.

• Principles of anatomy and physiology as it relates to the practice of yoga therapy.
• The ability to communicate across healthcare disciplines regarding mutual clients.
• Researching conditions and learning medical terminology as it relates to different health conditions.
• Scope of practice and when to refer clients or students to other healthcare practitioners.
• The practice and delivery of level 1 yoga therapy protocols that pertain to treating conditions of misalignment and imbalance which may involve acute conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
• The practice and delivery of yoga therapy protocols that pertain to maintenance and prevention once acute conditions of misalignment and imbalance are resolved.
• Recommending daily living practices that enhance maintenance schedules.
• Assessing a client’s unique needs to supplement and complement physically based therapeutic, maintenance and prevention yoga therapy protocols with interventions that work on subtle energy levels to assist with emotional, social, mental, and spiritual adjustments.

Musculoskeletal I covers review of client pathology and documenting client intake especially as it relates to musculoskeletal issues; evaluation, decision-making and delivery of yoga therapy interventions is linked to client intake and client goals.