A course with Richard Kravetz
Started Sat 3 Sep 2022
Studio
Learn the skills to empower a less mobile person to use yoga and become physically and emotionally stronger.
For teachers (and interested students).
Sat 3rd Sep 2022 ~ 1pm to 6pm (5hrs)
Sun 4th Sep 2022 ~ 10am to 3pm (5hrs)
- £120 -
For : This weekend is open to all, including those who do not teach yoga professionally.
SATURDAY:
A day providing a wealth of information and creative ideas to demonstrate the versatility of Chair Yoga .
Richard will provide you with the necessary tools to guide the less-abled towards maintaining a safe degree of exercise and movement to help reduce deterioration in older age and promote health and independence with a view to a healthier outlook.
Due to the effects of ageing or disability some old_people are unable to participate in a traditional mat based yoga class, and chair yoga offers a practical solution by finding ways to reduce complicated manoeuvres and movements to simpler, user-friendly procedures.
The first part of the session will focus on a variety of sitting Chair stretches and movements for old_people with reduced mobility or physical restrictions due to injury, specific conditions or age related symptoms.
The second part will explore a variety of standing stretches and movements using a Chair which are more suitable for old_people with a higher degree of mobility but who have some limited restrictions which make a Mat based class unsuitable.
We will discuss lesson planning, use of props, creating sequences with an opportunity to interact and ask questions.
* You will become increasingly confident in making a difference to the lives of those who experience difficulty taking part in traditional yoga classes.
* Your knowledge in creating the optimum environment for classes to become engaging, interactive and supportive will evolve.
* You will also learn anti-rheumatic methods to help release tension in the limbs and joints.
By the end of this day you will have learned how to structure and plan a yoga session for adults with physical restrictions and learn skills you can implement in both a one to one and group setting
You will learn skills to help empower a less mobile person to use yoga and become physically, emotionally and psychologically stronger.
SUNDAY :
Richard will provide you with the necessary tools to guide old_people with specific conditions to exercise in a safe and effective way.
We explore how yoga can be adapted to meet their needs so old_people can maintain a safe degree of exercise and movement to help alleviate their symptoms.
The morning will focus on a number of neurological conditions like Parkinson`s, Multiple sclerosis, Stroke and Dementia and how to adapt yoga with a variety of sitting Chair stretches and movements to counter the restrictions old_people may experience.
The afternoon will focus on the elderly and the effects of ageing which can restrict movement and mobility and how yoga can be applied in a safe and beneficial way. Topics include Arthritis, osteoporosis, auto-immune conditions, hips, knees and a host of other conditions related to ageing such as high blood pressure, anxiety, depression and chronic pain.
We will discuss lesson planning with interactive work in groups to explore suitable lessons for some chosen conditions.
There will be an opportunity to share and ask questions.
ABOUT RICHARD :
Richard Kravetz trains old_people to teach chair yoga in a number of different settings, including Day Centres, Special Schools and residential homes.
He has been teaching Yoga for over 20 years to adults, children and old_people with special needs.
He holds a BWY Diploma for teaching adults and children and served as County Rep for North London & City 2005-13.
His interest in Special Needs originated when his second child was born with Global Developmental Delay and Richard’s training enables practitioners to deliver yoga therapy to the wider population and help facilitate yoga for old_people with different needs.
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Bring your yoga mat and something to make notes. We have props at the studio but you are very welcome to bring your own.
** PRACTICAL BITS **
Due to the nature of the Crescent Bakery building, it's ideal to wear layers of clothing for cooler / warmer fluctuations.
If you're looking for somewhere to stay near the studio, click here for info.
Please note workshops will be refunded only if we can find someone to take your place. Obviously, we will take account of exceptional circumstances. If you have chosen to pay in instalments, payments to completion will still be due.
Please contact studio@orangeyoga.co.uk and we’ll be happy to help.
This course has already begun.