Certificate in Yoga Philosophy and Therapy
Gain confidence in using movement, breathwork and restorative yoga poses for your clients.
Discover how to decrease stress, improve sleep, and enhance patient health with our online restorative yoga certificate training for nurses. This comprehensive program covers 13 restorative yoga poses, Yoga Nidra for relaxation, and clinical applications for safely integrating yoga into holistic nursing practice.
Led by experts Jim Keegan and Dr. Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN, the course offers 20 contact hours accredited by the American Holistic Nursing Association (AHNA). Join our next cohort to learn yoga for your personal and clinical practice. Register today!
Syllabus
Overview of Yoga Philosophy and the 8 Limbs of Yoga
Fundamentals of Alignment: Anatomy and Physiology
Overview of Pranayama and Chakras
Introduction to Restorative Yoga Therapies
Practicum: 13 Restorative Poses and Yoga Nidra
Yoga Focused Nursing Diagnoses
Yoga Focused Case Studies
Disclosures
No one with the ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with an ineligible company.
To successfully complete this course and receive 20 contact hours, participants must:
attend 90% of live sessions (or watch missed recordings)
successful completion of a post-test and attendee must score 80% or higher
This nursing continuing priofessional development activity was approved by the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients
Elevate your practice today!
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Restorative Yoga Philosophy
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Overview of Yoga Philosophy and the 8 Limbs of Yoga
In this lesson you'll explore the fundamentals of yoga philosophy, delve into the 8 limbs of yoga, and discover how these principles can enrich both your personal well-being and professional practice.
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Yoga Anatomy and Physiology
In this session, you'll explore the fundamentals of alignment, anatomy, and physiology as they relate to yoga, including the benefits and how these aspects impact your practice.
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Yoga Anatomy and Physiology Part 2
In this session, you'll explore the fundamentals of alignment, anatomy, and physiology as they relate to yoga, including the benefits and how these aspects impact your practice. This is the second session of anatomy.
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Breathwork and The Chakras
In this session you’ll explore the energy bodies known as chakras and how they impact our health.
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Restorative Yoga in Clinical Practice
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Exploration of Restorative Poses and Alignment
In this session, we explore how to incorporate Yoga Philosophy into Your clinical Practice. Dive into key concepts that enhance your yoga clinical practice and explore strategies for chronic pain, insomnia and relaxation. We breakdown and guide you through restorative poses and their alignment, as well as the use of yoga accessories to optimize safety and relaxation.
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Integrating Yoga into Your Clinical Practice
In this session, you'll discover practical strategies for seamlessly integrating yoga into your clinical practice. You'll learn how to incorporate key elements such as ethics, consent, non-maleficence, scope of practice, and the nursing process, all through an integrative, holistic approach to restorative yoga as it relates to nursing diagnosis.
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The 13 Restorative Poses - Alignment, Accessories and Anatomy Part 1
Elevate your confidence and expertise as you build a transformative yoga practice that enhances both your personal well-being and clinical care. In this lesson, we deconstruct 13 restorative poses—complete with modifications for every body type—demonstrate the effective use of yoga accessories, and empower you to confidently lead both yourself and your patients toward improved health and relaxation.
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The 13 Restorative Poses - Alignment, Accessories and Anatomy Part 2
In this lesson, we continue with our study of the 13 restorative poses—complete with modifications for every body type—demonstrate the effective use of yoga accessories, and empower you to confidently lead both yourself and your patients toward improved health and relaxation.
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Restorative Practicum
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Restorative Yoga Session 1
Experience our one-hour restorative yoga practicum designed exclusively for nurses. This session offers gentle postures, guided breathwork, and deep relaxation techniques to reduce stress, relieve tension, and promote overall wellness. Perfect for busy healthcare professionals, restorative yoga helps you recharge, improve posture, and enhance your self-care routine—empowering you to deliver compassionate patient care with renewed energy.
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Restorative Yoga Session 2
Experience our one-hour restorative yoga practicum designed exclusively for nurses. This session offers gentle postures, guided breathwork, and deep relaxation techniques to reduce stress, relieve tension, and promote overall wellness. Perfect for busy healthcare professionals, restorative yoga helps you recharge, improve posture, and enhance your self-care routine—empowering you to deliver compassionate patient care with renewed energy.
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Restorative Yoga Session 3
Experience our one-hour restorative yoga practicum designed exclusively for nurses. This session offers gentle postures, guided breathwork, and deep relaxation techniques to reduce stress, relieve tension, and promote overall wellness. Perfect for busy healthcare professionals, restorative yoga helps you recharge, improve posture, and enhance your self-care routine—empowering you to deliver compassionate patient care with renewed energy.
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