Our 25-hour webinar program, Sensory-Enhanced Yoga for Self-Regulation & Trauma Healing, is designed for occupational therapists, licensed counselors, certified yoga therapists, and other health professionals who work in the field of adult mental health. The course is presented in two parts: Part 1- The Science and Theory (10 prerecorded hours) and Part 2- The Practice (15 live hours via Zoom). Both parts are sold together and there is just one course certificate presented after both parts are completed. If you work primarily with children, please check out our new Sensory and Mindfulness-based Yoga for Learning Environments (SMYLE) program (under Trainings). We hope you will decide to join us for one of these exciting learning opportunities!
SENSORY-ENHANCED YOGA® FOR SELF REGULATION & TRAUMA HEALING, PART 1- THE SCIENCE AND THEORY
Five 2-Hour Prerecorded Webinar Sessions
Part 1 presents the science and theory behind Sensory-Enhanced Yoga® and how and why it can be especially effective for addressing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, mixed anxiety/depression, and related mental health conditions. The information can be applied both “on and off the mat” and presents an evidence-based roadmap for healing these conditions. No yoga experience is necessary. Part 1 provides a solid scientific and theoretical grounding for the chair and mat practices that are presented in “Part 2-The Practice”. This is what we will cover:
1st SESSION:
–PTSD: Scope of the Problem, Symptoms, & Neurophysiology
2nd SESSION:
–Brain Changes in PTSD and Mind-Body Practices: The Inverse Relationship
–Transdisciplinary Model for Post-Traumatic Growth: An Integrated Model of Well-Being and Well-Doing
3rd SESSION:
–Introduction to Sensory-Enhanced Yoga® & Guidelines for Practice
–Guidelines 1 & 2: Promoting a Sense of Safety & Calm
4th SESSION:
–Guideline 3- Processing Trauma Through the Sensory Channels/Promoting Presence of Mind
5th SESSION:
–Guidelines 4 & 5 – Helping Our Clients Feel Uplifted and Empowered
All Part 1 sessions are prerecorded, allowing participants to complete Part 1 at their convenience. A “code word” system will be utilized to prove that participants have watched all Part 1 sessions. A score of 80% or higher is also required on a 34-question Part 1 multiple choice quiz (all questions can be previewed from optional session review quizzes). There will also be 2 live Q & A sessions for Part 1, dates TBD; attendance via Zoom is encouraged but optional. Faculty are also available via email to answer any questions. Please be aware that live attendance via Zoom with video on is required for all Part 2 sessions.
Purchase of the book, Sensory-Enhanced Yoga for Self-Regulation & Trauma Healing, by Lynn Stoller, is required and can be ordered through our website for continental US residents at 10% off retail and free shipping. For other countries, including Canada, please order from Amazon.
SENSORY-ENHANCED YOGA® FOR SELF REGULATION & TRAUMA HEALING, PART 2- THE PRACTICE
Six 2.5-Hour Live Webinar Sessions (over 3 weekend days)
Our 15-hour Part 2 Webinar Series for occupational therapists, licensed counselors, certified yoga therapists, and other health professionals presents the practice of Sensory-Enhanced Yoga®, including the yoga forms and movements (both mat and chair versions), specialized breathing practices, how to effectively sequence the practice, the purpose and use of counterforms, yoga form modifications, and how to teach a group of individuals with mixed mobility levels. The chair version of the program can easily be implemented in a small clinical office setting and is also appropriate for individuals with more limited mobility. The sessions include demonstration, practice, partner work, and discussion. The series culminates in a large group experiential lab. No yoga experience is necessary. Required Pre-Requisite: Sensory-Enhanced Yoga® for Self-Regulation & Trauma Healing, Part 1-The Science and Theory. This is what we will cover:
1st SESSION:
–Full Sensory-Enhanced Yoga Teaching Session on the Mat
-Sequencing, Counterforms & Yoga Form Modifications
2nd SESSION:
–Teaching Breath Prep Stretches and Supine Forms & Chair Alternatives
-Teaching & Practicing Prone Yoga Forms & Chair Alternatives
3rd SESSION:
–Teaching, Experiencing & Practicing Yoga Forms & Rhythmic Flows from Table Position & Chair Alternatives
4th SESSION:
–Teaching, Experiencing & Practicing Standing Yoga Forms/Flows & Chair Alternatives
-Full Sensory-Enhanced Yoga Teaching Session Using Chair (for mobility impaired or in clinical office
5th SESSION:
–Teaching, Experiencing & Practicing Restorative Yoga Forms & Modifications
-Teaching Selected Breath Practices for Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma Healing
-How to Teach a Group of Individuals with Mixed Mobility Levels
-Large Group Lab: Design a Yoga Session
6th SESSION:
–Large Group Experiential Lab Presentations
-Teaching 41- Point Meditation
-Wrap Up
Please note that we discuss trauma in a frank manner in this training program which may be triggering for someone who is currently experiencing symptoms of trauma. Please consult with a licensed mental health provider or contact us before you register if you have any questions regarding the suitability of this course for you.
Attendance (via Zoom) is mandatory at all live sessions of Part 2 in order to receive a certificate of completion, due to the experiential nature of the course. Certain learning segments may be prerecorded and shown during the live sessions; however, these recordings will not be made available to participants.
If a Part 2 session is missed, you must attend that session and the last 2 sessions at a future series to receive your certificate, as you need all the skills before you can participate in the planning and presentation of the final group lab. Participants must actively participate in all experiential aspects of the course, with their videos on, so faculty can vouch that they are fully trained and qualified to implement the program.
Purchase of the book, Sensory-Enhanced Yoga for Self-Regulation & Trauma Healing, by Lynn Stoller, is required and can be ordered directly from our website (at 10% off and free shipping) for continental US residents. For other countries, including Canada, please order from Amazon.
*Important Note: Code Word Form for Part 1 must be received by midnight prior to the first session of Part 2 or you will have to postpone your participation in Part 2 until a later date. The nonrefundable credit for Part 2 will be valid for up to one year.
The Sensory-Enhanced Yoga Institute (SEYI) is a vendor of the VA system (VA FSC) and its Vendor File is listed with its EIN# 822220706.
This program (Part 1 & 2 combined):
- Can be used towards the National Board for the Certification of Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) renewal requirements for a total of 23 PDUs.
- Is Approved by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (member # 37804639) for 23 credit hours
- Qualifies for 23 continuing education contact hours from Yoga Alliance. (Our faculty are YACEP certified.
- Is Approved for 23 continuing education contact hours from Massachusetts Mental Health Counseling Association. (The Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners is among the states that honor MaMHCA approval.)
- Please inquire for other professions.
REGISTER HERE FOR SENSORY-ENHANCED YOGA® FOR SELF-REGULATION & TRAUMA HEALING™:
Part 1- The Science & Theory
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- 5 Prerecorded Sessions plus 2 optional live Q & As (dates TBD)
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Part 2- The Practice
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- Saturday and Sunday, October 26 & 27, plus Saturday November 2, 2024
- Times:
- Boston/NY- 9:30-3:00 EST (all dates)
- London, UK- 10/26: 2:30 pm-8:00 pm BST 10/27 & 11/2: 1:30-7:00 pm BST
- South Africa- 3:30-9:00 pm SAST (all dates)
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Faculty:
»Lynn Stoller, OT, M.S, OTR/L, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP (Part 1 & 2)
Marika Paquin,OTReg.(Ont.), E-RYT, YACEP 200, YACEP (Part 1 & 2)
There is a $50 discount per person for groups of 3 or more that sign up from the same school or organization, if you contact SEYI prior to registration for special instructions.