Many athletes are turning towards yoga, not only to enhance performance but to create a deeper body-mind connection, to balance the effects of prolonged stress from competition and trauma, to facilitate healing and to prevent injuries. Unfortunately however without the proper consideration and sequencing specifically designed for the “athlete body” certain yoga practices may cause more harm than benefits. Specific considerations when working with athletes include: under and overdevelopment in certain muscle groups, sport specificity, injuries, stress, predisposition to ignore pain and competitive mindset.

The Yoga for Athletes course is designed for those interested in teaching yoga to athletes, as well as those working one on one therapeutically with performance focused individuals. We will dissect the various anatomical and psychological considerations for working with athletes of various sports followed by practical application, teaching methodology and sequencing for specific sports.

Lectures will include:

A deeper look at the main joints: Shoulders, hips, & spine.
What is “flexibility” and does it actually enhance performance?
Improving range of motion by focusing on control, depth and strength at end range.
Injuries: what we can do as teachers to facilitate healing and what we should avoid.
Muscle imbalances:We often think of disfunction only in terms of tightness, however dysfunction is often a result of weakness in specific muscle groups, causing surrounding muscles to over work.
Sports Psychology- Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic response, utilizing pranayama and meditation to enhance focus, create balance and grace under pressure.
Facilitating Relaxation: Rest is the most overlooked component of performance, however the harder you are on anything the faster it breaks down. Learn ways to guide relaxation and enhance rest and digest.
Effective Sequencing for specific sports
Working one on one

 Instructor: 

Michele Theoret has 20 years experience working in the health and fitness industry in Yoga, personal training, athletic conditioning and “whole” istic medicine (nutrition, movement and lifestyle) She has studied anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, sports medicine, psychology and biochemistry receiving her BSc in Exercise science, MS in Natural Health Sciences and is working towards her MA in counselling psychology. Upon completion of her degree, Michele opened a Yoga and Fitness studio in 2003, where she taught: Yoga, indoor cycling, strength training, nutrition and lifestyle programs. During this time Michele was also the strength and conditioning coach, yoga and nutrition coach for 14 minor and elite hockey teams as well as worked one on one with professional athletes and weekend warriors in various sports. Michele has continued to study movement and holistic medicine for the last decade including: Yoga, Myofascial release, Anatomy Trains, Ayurveda, and TCM substances. She is a perpetual student of human experience and body nerd. Now fully immersed in grad studies in counselling psychology Michele is inspired to combine her understanding of the human mind and its potential for change.

Investment:

$450 plus gst

*for special circumstances we offer extended payment plans. Limited quantity available

A deposit is required to hold your spot. Please note you must pay in order to hold your spot in workshops and training. Cancelations up to 30 days prior to the event may be issued a credit. Unfortunately we are unable to issue a credit within 30 days of the event. For more info, contact Michele at info@localhost

Dates:

Friday June 9th 6:00pm-9:30pm

Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm

A deposit is required to hold your spot. Deposits are not refundable. Cancelations up to 30 days prior to the event may be issued a credit with Empowered Yoga to be used towards a different program. Unfortunately we are unable to issue a credit or refund the deposit within 30 days of the event. Certificates of completion may be issued upon the successful completion of the requirements above. Once a certificate is issued students may be eligible to register with the Yoga Alliance as an RYT. For more info, contact us at info@empoweredyoga.ca