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VHF Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapy Australia facilitates a unique, specialised, scientific and practical therapist training course. The program is offered by the Viniyoga Healing Foundation of India and is directed by Dr Natesan Chandrasekaran MBBS (Dr NC MBBS) (previously Director of Therapy at the Krisnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, and Founder of the Viniyoga Healing Foundation of India). It is based on the ancient teachings as revived by T Krisnamacharya, (teacher of TKV Desikachar, BKS Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois and Indra Devi) combined with the extensive experience of Dr NC as KYM Director of Yoga Therapy as well as medical doctor for thirty years.
In order to practice
as a yoga therapist in a manner that exemplifies the intelligence
and elegant simplicity of the original teachings, intensive
practical training is necessary. There is a need for the development
of skills in observation, assessment, course design and progression.
These tools are essential to ensure that each personal practice
designed is truly appropriate for the person concerned.
The Post
Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy (PGDYT) is open to those who have
completed the Foundations: Viniyoga from a Therapeutic Approach
course, and who are qualified as yoga teachers (or equivalent).
The PGDYT program takes three and a half years to complete and consists of 6 nine day intensive modules held around May and November each year in Australia. It concludes with a two week (minimum) practical internship with the Viniyoga Healing Foundation of India in India.
The program includes:
- Principles and Practice of yoga therapy
- Principles and Practice of adhyaya – observation of the individual
- Yogic anatomy, physiology and psychology
- Methodology of examination
- Vyuham, the therapeutic model and diagnostic tools in Yoga Therapy
- Pathology and therapeutic yoga approach to different conditions and ailments including conditions relating to the skeleton-muscular system, digestive system, respiratory system, cardio-vascular system, nervous system, endocrine system, reproductive system (including pre and post natal care), urinary system, lymphatic system, sensory conditions, mental emotional conditions, cancer, autoimmune conditions eating disorder, addictions and geriatric care.
- Extensive discussion of some of the important ailments and diseases as perceived by the allopathic system with respect to pathology, the effect on the individual, assessment of the effect of the ailment on the individual, what to do and not to do as a yoga therapist, diet and other lifestyle modifications as suited to each condition. Live case studies will be presented and discussed.
- Professional Practice
- Practical internship with the Viniyoga Healing Foundation of India in Chennai, India (minimum 2 weeks)
Faculty consists of Dr NC. Dr NC may be assisted by other senior faculty and associates of the VHF, Saraswathi Vasudevan, and local course providers as approved by Dr NC.
The course cost varies as it depends on the venue for each session, as well as your accommodation choice. However, on past experience the cost ranges from around $1950 (camping) – around $2650. This price includes all tuition, ayurvedic organic vegetarian food and accommodation. Should any sessions be available by day attendance only the cost will be around $1350 per Module, (tuition only).
Graduates of the course, who are actively involved in the
practice of yoga therapy, will be deemed to meet the membership
standards of the Australian
Association of Yoga Therapists
THE NEXT FOUNDATIONS COURSE WILL BE HELD IN APRIL 2012.
MODULE 1 of the PGDYT 2012 INTAKE WILL BE HELD IN OCTOBER 2012.
Click here to download a copy of the OUTLINE OF CURRICULUM
IMPORTANT DATES
FOUNDATIONS INTENSIVE 2012: Fri 20 - Sun 29 April 2012 (tba)
PGDYT 2012
INTAKE MODULE ONE: Fri 26 October - Sun 4 November 2012
PGDYT 2011 INTAKE MODULE
THREE: Fri 11 - Sun 20 May 2012
PGDYT 2011 INTAKE MODULE FOUR : Fri 11 - Sun 20 November 2012 (tbc - NB Course may run 7 -16 November 2012)
TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
Please email with “PGDYT 2012” in the subject line and provide:
- your name
- contact details
- experience, training and qualifications in yoga
Contact Information
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