Pranayama For Therapists Workshop

Service Description

Each pranayama /yogic breathing exercise has a clearly defined purpose, and influences the body's nervous system in a specific manner. In this workshop for therapists, you will learn: For yourself: 1. Breathing techniques to prepare you prior to working with your clients 2. Pranayama to quickly "reset" your nervous system between client visits 3. Breathing methods to help you return to your own center, cleansing you from clients energy, emotions and thoughts For your client: 1. Several effective stabilizing Pranayama techniques 2. Breathing techniques to address anxiety and moments of high-stress 3. Pranayama to strengthen the Vagus Nerve and bring the client back to Social Engagement 4. Pranayama to stimulate the Parasympathetic Nervous System 5. Breathing techniques to enhance clients ability to focus 6. Breathing techniques to support clients creativity and problem-solving abilities 7. Pranayama & the Polyvagal Theory We will also look at the following literature: Scientific studies on the biological effects of various breathing methods Textbook: “Das Pranayama Effekt in der Trauma Arbeit” by Dietmar Mitzinger Textbook: “Breathe” by James Nestor This workshop is ONLY for therapists, if you are interested in learning these techniques, but you are not a therapist, I would recommend that you check out the “Pranayama: Science & Practice” Course instead.