Better Balance: Yoga Teacher Training

About Better Balance Yoga Teacher Training

We all need balance in our lives. Literally. But having good balance is more complex than you may realize.

It involves the integration of various sensory and motor systems, including: vision (to perceive direction and motion), the vestibular system in the inner ear (which monitors motion and provides orientation clues ie. which way is up and which way is down) and what’s called “proprioception” (the ability to sense where your body is in space). To stay grounded and steady, you also need good muscle strength and reaction time.

If any of these systems are not functioning properly, you can feel unsteady or lose your balance while just walking, going downstairs or standing up. In fact, according to several research studies, about one in three people over age 65 fall at least once a year – and 10 to 15 percent of these falls result in serious injury.

This unique Better Balance Teacher Training Certification course will provide yoga instructors, retirement home and community centre fitness instructors/PSWs working with seniors, physiotherapists and rehabilitation instructors, with some practical tools, training and advice on how to teach and/or assist those who need help in improving their balance. As a teacher, you do not have to have perfect balance to teach a balance class – modifications are provided and props are used to assist in the postures/balance exercises.

 Balance training combined with gentle yoga can help seniors build stability, strength and endurance. Some benefits include:

• Injury prevention 
• Improved coordination
• Increased strength and endurance 
• Improved mobility
• Improved cognitive function
• Reduced stress and anxiety

1. Benefits of better balance
2. How we balance
3. Balance and ageing
4. Building strength and stability for balance
5. Foundational postures for teaching a safe, beginner balance class
6. Progression to more dynamic balance postures
7. Sequencing a Balance Class
8. Teaching Better Balance

Your Training Includes:

1. A comprehensive Balance Workbook
2.  Illustrated balance sequences
3. A small foot massage ball
4. Home Study: guidance for practicum (students will have a chance to teach a short balance sequence)
5. A Better Balance Certificate of Completion

Early Bird: Save $50 (Pay in full by November 1) $395.00 + HST
Regular Fee: $445.00 + HST

If you have any questions regarding this training, please contact Sylvie Gouin, Director – Beyond School of Yoga at: sgouin@beyondyogaottawa.com

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