Yoga for Post-Traumatic Growth

  This Continuing Education course is designed to help you not only understand trauma but also how to support someone who has experienced a traumatic event or significant life change.  It will arm you with the awareness and tools necessary to address the needs of those who come to your class with the intention to heal. (NOTE: Completing this Trauma-Informed course will not certify you to teach Trauma-Informed Yoga.) In this course, you will: Understand the definition, history and anatomy of Trauma and Post-Traumatic Growth  Be introduced to yoga history and philosophy as it pertains to Post-Traumatic Growth with a focus on the connection between ancient Eastern wisdom and modern neuroscience and psychology to show the effectiveness of yoga as a tool to foster Post-Traumatic Growth Break down the fundamental elements of yoga so you can use it as a tool to increase resilience and optimize self-regulation of the nervous system  Use Yoga Nidra as a meditation technique for optimal integr