Online Postgrad Back Care & Wellbeing Course for Social Prescribing - August-November 2020

Name: Online Postgrad Back Care & Wellbeing Course for Social Prescribing - August-November 2020
Start: 2020-08-15T11:00
End: 2020-11-22T17:00

15 August, 2020

(Registration open till November 2020)

This research-based course is open to all qualified yoga teachers and will cover common stress management and wellbeing issues centred around back pain, anxiety, depression and panic attacks.

You will learn easy-to-apply yoga solutions facilitating myofascial stretching, gradual muscle strengthening and healthy breathing. Practical application of the latest research around the many functions of the vagus nerve will give you a deep and nuanced understanding of the human relaxation response.

What does the course include?

16 hours live online teaching (and the downloadable replays of these sessions)
at least 10 hours of downloadable teaching sessions to engage with in your own time
Working in small groups with tutor guidance on issues arising from case studies plus other topics drawn from yoga and medical understanding
Comprehensive 50 page manual – including teaching plans, medical guidelines and background research

What will you learn?

3 extensive and progressive yoga programmes on which to base your classes
programmes for wellbeing
Trauma sensitive and compassionate teaching approach
Insights into the latest research on the many functions of the vagus nerve, musculo-fascial release, the psoas muscle
New approaches to using breathing and relaxation techniques

Where can it take you?

This course will revolutionise the way you’re teaching your current yoga classes
You will be confident to start teaching in companies or other workplace settings
You will be equipped to start teaching in the NHS, social prescribing and other contexts

Some of the course tutors are part of national workgroup setting standards for social prescribing.

How will the course be delivered?

We will meet up online on 15 & 16 August and 21 & 22 November. Each day will have 4 live contact hours. Between the August and November modules there will be small group sessions. If you’re unable to attend a live session you can always catch up as you will receive replays of all the live sessions.

How many CPD points will you get?

This course will give you 50 CPD points.

Course fee

Standard course fee is £299

Fee for DPN members is £255

Want to upgrade the Dru Back Care certificate you already have?

You can take part in this course, receive all the downloads, and take part in the small group sessions for only £125.

For more information or to discuss this course, please contact Padma McIntyre on padma@druworldwide.com

Info & contact

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Dates

Saturday, August 15, 2020 - 11:00

Sunday, November 22, 2020 - 17:00

What you will learn

You'll have a great time!

Over the whole course you will learn:

how to assess who might benefit from back care and wellbeing yoga lessons;
current medical approaches to back care and mental wellbeing;
yoga philosophy such as the Patanjali Sutras and their relevance in this context;
how to adapt yoga techniques simply and safely;
how to create a safe and welcoming environment;
more about the importance of the relaxation response;
how to guide people into relaxation gently and effectively in a variety of different ways;
how to support students to breathe more easily and effectively; and
how to support students who are dealing with mental and physical challenges.

This course gives you 50 CPD points, comprised of 40 points for contact hours plus 10 points (a minimum of 10 hours) for personal research.

Dates and Prices

Course Dates

This CPD course is run over two modules:

First module - 15th and 16th August 2020

Second module - 21st and 22nd November 2020

You will need to complete both weekends and complete the extra-curricular studies to receive the course certification.

Prices

DPN (Dru Professional Network) Members: Total fee of £255

Non-DPN Members: Total fee of £299

Total fee of £125 for those who already have the Postgrad Backcare certificate

Venue, travel, payment

Snowdonia Mountain Lodge

The Postgrad Backcare and wellbeing course was going to happen at Snowdonia Mountain Lodge - it's now online. If you have never been here, then when the pandemic is over, please come and visit us!

Join us at the Dru Centre, Snowdonia Mountain Lodge. With its spectacular panoramic views, situated in the beautiful Nant Ffrancon valley in Snowdonia National Park, it’s the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Towering mountains rise on either side, and from your bedroom window you can see the changing light dancing over the fields, and listen to the sheep and lambs in the surrounding fields. The peace monument's water feature is a relaxing place to sit and soak up the sunshine, or you can meditate by a mountain stream. Teaching sessions are held in our spacious yoga hall, and in between classes you can browse through our extensive yoga shop.

Thousands of people from all over the world come here every year to enjoy the...

positive ‘feel good’ ambience;
delicious vegetarian meals;
easy access to the mountains;
excellent yoga and meditation instructors;
nurturing therapies.

Easily accessible by rail and road, we are on the A5 (the historic main route from London to Ireland), 8 miles from Bangor and 3 ½ hours' train ride from London. Snowdonia Mountain Lodge is a friendly, comfortable centre from which to explore the rugged beauty of Snowdonia National Park and the beaches of Anglesey.

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BOOKING

We recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. Booking online requires payment in full. Six weeks before your course, you will receive an email with travel details and other essential information.

CANCELLATION

If your cancellation is received by us, in writing, more than 28 days before the start of the course, you will receive a full refund of the paid balance, minus the non-refundable deposit. For cancellations received between 28 and 21 days before the start date, we will refund 75% of the paid balance. For cancellations received between 21 and 14 days, we will refund 50% of the paid balance. Unfortunately we cannot give a refund for cancellations made less than 14 days before a course. T&Cs All information included in any of our publicity is correct at the time of going to print and is subject to change. Whilst every effort is made to provide the programmes and services as advertised, we do not accept liability for any changes we may have to make. All dates, prices, programmes and specified tutors are subject to change without prior notice. If you have any queries regarding the courses, please do not hesitate to contact us. Please note that by booking on a course or retreat, you agree to these terms and conditions.

What happens next?

What next?

We hope you enjoy this postgraduate course and your time with us at Dru. We hope you gain much from the whole experience of meeting new friends, renewing friendships and of course, learning something new.

If you would like to check out the website for future postgraduate events or retreats you will be most welcome to come back and see us.

You may also find that you wish to take your experience of Dru Yoga or Dru Meditation to another level and consider joining one of the foundation or teacher training courses. These are listed on our website but do contact us should you need any further information.

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