Upcoming Workshops

Pediatric Yoga Therapy:  A New Approach for Children with Special Needs  
Developed by Chrys Kub, PT  ERYT 500 and Karen Charlton  PT, RYT 200


September 11th-12th, 2010  Charlotte (Pineville), NC  Chrys Kub, PT ERYT 500 and Karen Charlton PT ERYT 200

This course teaches you how to integrate the principles and practice of yoga therapy into the assessment and care of the child, providing a more holistic, creative, and compassionate approach to the management of the pediatric population.

Course Description

This 2 day course equips the participant with the skills to practice yoga therapy for the child with hypotonia, hypertonia, musculoskeletal imbalance, chronic and/or progressive disorders, and sensory dysfunction. Learn to perform a unique and functional assessment to determine the needs of each child and to utilize breathing/pranyama, asanas/postures, sound therapy, and relaxation techniques to improve the child’s overall health, well-being and function. The course will include lab sessions and daily yoga practice to demonstrate and apply newly learned skills, so please wear comfortable clothing and bring your yoga mat.

Pediatric Yoga Therapy Course Schedule

Saturday:

 

8:00-8:30    Registration and Introduction

 

8:30-9:00:  Yogic Principles and Philosophy as They Apply to the Child

 

9:00-9:30:  Pranyama and Relaxation Practice

 

9:30-9:45    Break

 

9:45-10:30:  Holistic Assessment of the Child

 

10:30-12:00:  Assessment Practical

 

12:00-1:00:  Lunch

 

1:00-3:15:  Common Presentations and Modifications for Children with Physical and Sensory Needs

 

3:30-4:30:  Case Studies 

 

4:30-4:45:  Discussion of Yoga Class

 

4:45-6:00:  Developing a Tool Box- Pranyama/Breathing Techniques-practical

 

Sunday

 

8:00-8:30:  Developing a Tool Box-Use of Sound in Pediatric Therapy

 

8:30-10:30:  Developing a Tool Box- Asana Selection and Modification-practical

 

10:30-10:45:  Break

 

10:45-12:00:  Asana Practical continued

 

12:00-1:00:  Lunch

 

1:00-1:30:  Developing a Tool Box-Relaxation and Meditation for Children

 

1:30-3:00:  Case Studies:  Group Activity

 

3:00-4:00: Providing Yoga Therapy to Multiple Children/Group Therapy Ideas

 

4:00-4:15:  Break

 

4:15-5:00 :  Demo Yoga Class with Special Needs Children-everyone participates

 

5:00-5:30:   Billing and Documentation

 

5:30-6:00:  Evaluations, Questions, and Closure

 

 (Schedule is subject to change)

Audience

Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Adapted PE teachers, PE teachers, and other healthcare professionals who want to integrate the tools of yoga into the traditional management of the pediatric population. Yoga Therapists,  or Yoga Teachers who want to gain knowledge of the pediatric population as it applies to yoga therapy.
Click this link to register:  Yoga Therapy Course Registration   Early Bird Tuition:  $425.00  ( register at least 2 weeks prior to course)
Attention:  Adapted PE Teachers and PE Teachers:  For each registered attendee, bring a colleague for FREE!  That is 50% savings on the registration.  Just email us the name of the person you will be bringing as your guest.  We whole heartedly promote yoga integration in the school setting with this savings program. 
For directions and accommodation information, click on page above entitled Charlotte Logistics


Be a Host!!!  If you are interested in bringing this course to your area, contact Chrys Kub for more information.  As a host, you receive free tuition based on the number of participants.