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Lecturer(s)
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Klášterecká Romana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Advanced Yoga Philosophy and Ethics - Deeper exploration of yoga philosophy - Ethical considerations in teaching yoga - The role of yoga in holistic health Advanced Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga - In-depth musculoskeletal and neurological anatomy - Biomechanics of advanced yoga postures - Understanding the physiological impact of yoga Advanced Yoga Postures (Asanas) I - Inversions and arm balances - Techniques for safe practice - Modifications and therapeutic applications Advanced Yoga Postures (Asanas) II - Backbends and twists - Sequencing advanced poses - Addressing patient limitations Therapeutic Yoga for Specific Conditions I - Yoga for musculoskeletal disorders - Yoga for neurological conditions - Case studies and treatment plans Therapeutic Yoga for Specific Conditions II - Yoga for cardiovascular and respiratory conditions - Yoga for mental health and stress-related disorders - Integrating yoga with conventional physiotherapy Yoga for Special Populations - Yoga for children, elderly, and pregnant women - Adapting yoga practices for diverse needs - Safety considerations Teaching and Communication Skills - Effective communication with patients - Teaching methodology for yoga - Developing patient education materials Research Methods in Yoga and Physiotherapy - Reviewing current research on yoga in healthcare - Designing and conducting research studies - Analyzing and presenting research findings Practicum and Final Project - Supervised teaching practice - Development of a comprehensive yoga program for a specific condition - Final project presentation and peer review
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
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Class Description: This advanced class builds on the foundational knowledge from Yoga for Physiotherapists I, exploring more complex yoga practices and their therapeutic applications. Students will delve deeper into advanced postures, therapeutic yoga, and the use of yoga for specific conditions. The classes also emphasizes teaching skills and the development of personalized yoga programs for patients. Class Objectives: 1. Master advanced yoga postures and techniques. 2. Understand therapeutic yoga and its applications for specific conditions. 3. Develop skills to teach and guide patients in yoga practice. 4. Create personalized yoga programs for rehabilitation and wellness. 5. Conduct research on yoga's efficacy in physiotherapy.
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Prerequisites
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FYT/PTB04
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Assessment methods and criteria
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- Participation and attendance: 20% - Practical assessments: 30% - Research project: 30% - Final practicum and presentation: 20%
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Recommended literature
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Cheri Clampett and Biff Mithoefer. The Therapeutic Yoga Kit: Sixteen Postures for Self-Healing through Quiet Yin Awarenes. .
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Ray Long. The Key Mucsles of Yoga. .
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Timothy McCall. Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing. .
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