Lesson 1Lifestyle an' functional assessment: sleep, work ergonomics, activity levels, sittin' toleranceDis section explain how fi assess sleep, work ergonomics, daily activity, an' sittin' tolerance, linkin' findings to pain, fatigue, an' stress. Learners translate lifestyle data into practical yoga therapy goals an' graded behavior change plans, makin' sure everyting build up slow an' steady fi real improvement.
Assessin' sleep quantity, quality, an' timin'Evaluatin' work posture an' workstation setupScreenin' daily activity an' sedentary timeExplorin' sittin' tolerance an' symptom changeLinkin' lifestyle patterns to pain an' recoverySettin' realistic, graded lifestyle change goalsLesson 2Pain-specific history: onset, triggers, pain pattern, fear-avoidance behaviors, pain scales (NPRS, ODI)Dis section focus pon pain-focused history takin', includin' onset, aggravatin' an' easin' factors, pain patterns, an' fear-avoidance beliefs. Learners practice usin' NPRS an' ODI fi track change an' guide yoga therapy plannin', helpin' dem understand how fi measure progress proper.
Clarifyin' onset, duration, an' pain mechanismsMappin' aggravatin' an' easin' pain factorsIdentifyin' pain patterns an' diurnal variationExplorin' fear-avoidance an' pain beliefsUsin' NPRS fi pain intensity trackin'Usin' ODI an' similar tools fi functionLesson 3Comprehensive intake elements: medical history, red flags, medication, diagnostics, psychosocial factorsDis section detail structured intake fi yoga therapy, includin' medical an' surgical history, medications, diagnostics, an' psychosocial context, while teachin' how fi identify red flags weh need referral or modification of yoga practices. Yuh gon' learn fi spot dem danger signs quick an' act safe.
Key elements of yoga therapy intake formsGatherin' medical an' surgical history safelyReviewin' medications an' possible yoga impactsInterpretin' diagnostic reports within scopeScreenin' psychosocial an' lifestyle contributorsRecognizin' an' actin' pon clinical red flagsLesson 4Contraindications an' precautions fi yoga: identifyin' when fi modify or defer practiceDis section clarify absolute an' relative contraindications to yoga, common precautions fi musculoskeletal an' systemic conditions, an' how fi decide when fi modify, pause, or refer, while still supportin' client agency an' safety. Yuh gon' get di know-how fi keep tings safe fi everyone.
Absolute versus relative contraindicationsCondition-specific precautions in yoga therapyRed-flag signs weh require urgent referralPrinciples fi modifyin' postures an' loadsUsin' props an' positions fi reduce riskCommunicatin' safety boundaries wid clientsLesson 5Documentation essentials: intake templates, informed consent, recordin' modifications an' red flags to monitorDis section cover legally sound an' clinically clear documentation, includin' intake templates, informed consent, session notes, an' trackin' modifications an' red flags, ensurin' continuity of care an' professional accountability. Yuh gon' learn fi write everyting down proper fi protect yuhself an' di client.
Core elements of yoga therapy intake formsWritin' clear, concise session notesDocumentin' modifications an' responsesObtainin' an' recordin' informed consentTrackin' red flags an' referral actionsData security, privacy, an' record storageLesson 6Breathin' an' respiratory assessment: restin' respiratory pattern, thoracoabdominal movement, an' breath-holdin' testsDis section teach observation an' basic testin' of breathin', includin' restin' rate, thoracoabdominal movement, breath-holdin', an' simple functional tasks, linkin' findings to nervous system regulation an' yoga therapy choices. Yuh gon' see how breath tell yuh bout di body state.
Observin' restin' breath rate an' rhythmAssessin' thoracic an' abdominal movementSimple breath-hold an' control testsScreenin' fi dysfunctional breathin' signsRelatin' breath patterns to symptomsUsin' findings fi guide pranayama choicesLesson 7Observation skills: safe posture, gait, an' movement observation techniques in a first sessionDis section develop safe visual assessment of posture, gait, an' basic movements in a first session. Learners practice structured observation, note compensations, an' use findings fi adapt yoga practices widout pathologizin' clients. Yuh gon' learn fi watch careful an' adjust right.
Preparin' di space fi safe observationStatic posture scan in standin' an' sittin'Observin' gait, cadence, an' symmetryScreenin' basic functional movementsNotin' compensations widout judgmentTranslatin' findings into practice choicesLesson 8Mental health screenin' an' safety: brief anxiety an' depression screens, suicidality, trauma-informed questionsDis section introduce brief mental health screenin' tools fi anxiety an' depression, trauma-informed questionin', an' basic suicide risk checks, emphasizin' scope of practice, safety plannin', an' referral pathways in yoga therapy. Yuh gon' get di tools fi handle sensitive tings safe.
Usin' brief anxiety an' depression screensTrauma-informed language an' boundariesRecognizin' signs of acute distressBasic suicide risk an' safety questionsBuildin' referral networks an' pathwaysStayin' within yoga therapist scopeLesson 9Movement screenin' fi low back pain: active ROM, safe seated forward bend, supine bridge, hinge pattern an' single-leg stanceDis section outline a practical movement screen fi low back pain, includin' lumbar active range, seated forward bend, supine bridge, hip hinge, an' single-leg stance, wid guidance pon safety, interpretation, an' yoga-based progression. Yuh gon' learn fi test movement safe an' build from dere.
Screenin' lumbar active range of motionAssessin' safe seated forward bendin'Evaluatin' supine bridge strength an' formScreenin' hip hinge an' load toleranceTestin' single-leg stance an' balanceUsin' findings fi grade yoga progressions