02/13/2018
Grace Tree Yoga & Growth Studio is privileged to host Dr. Ganesh Mohan for a 5-day seminar at Grace Tree Yoga & Growth Studio entitled, “Yoga Psychology/Mind: Yogic Mindfulness, Cognitive Changes, Depression, Addictions (tamas)."
Dates: Saturday, March 3rd through Wednesday, March 7th
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Investment: $650 (early bird discount when pre-registered at www.gracetreestudio.com by February 24th - $600); or $130 per day.
I am intrigued by the parallels between modern psychology and yoga’s exploration of the mind. How did yogis 5,000 years ago come to such sophisticated conclusions about the management of psychological pain? As it turns out, Carl Jung was strongly influenced by yoga philosophy and Buddhism.
This professional Yoga Therapy Training Program brings you the most effective aspects of traditional yoga and ayurveda combined with modern medicine.
Designed especially for yoga teachers and advanced practitioners, the program should also be of interest to people from related fields.
Specific guidelines for different conditions and general treatment principles will be detailed, empowering you to safely and effectively address disabilities and ill health, through yoga.
The goal is to enable participants to integrate newly acquired knowledge immediately in their teaching, particularly in private sessions.
Program Structure:
The program is delivered in 7 intensive modules (5 days for each module) with a flexible structure, enabling you to start the program with any of the first six modules. Modules may be attended independently, depending on your interest and a certificate is issued for each. You may even join us for one day or as many days as you can make it.
Modules are spaced approximately 6 months apart to allow time for integration of the material through personal practice and work with yoga therapy clients.
Every module aims to help you begin applying what you have learned. Opportunities for specialized studies (e.g. in-depth consideration of particular body systems, ayurveda, etc. will also be offered).
1. Structure and importance of vrtti-samskara (conscious-behaviour-consequence-unconscious) cycle.
2. Foundation of the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas) as determinants of mood and behavioural states.
3. Flow states (samadhi) of awareness and their role in psychological well-being.
• Importance of sattvic flow state
• Keys to cultivating flow states in asana, meditation, daily life.
4. Concepts of yogic mindfulness (smrti-sadhana)
• Guidelines and skills for practicing yogic mindfulness effectively and sustainably
• Mindfulness of the body
• Mindfulness with the breath
• Mindfulness with the senses
• Mindfulness of thoughts and feelings
• Mindfulness in daily life
5. Guided self-reflection (svadhyaya) and perspective reframing from the yoga sutras.
6. Cognitive distortions and thoughts vs reality
• Practice of pratipaksha bhavana
• Framework of jnana vrttis
• Strategies for working with cognitive distortions from the yoga perspective.
7. Depression and addictions
• Overview of modern clinical perspective
• Principles of management and evidence base
8. Yogic practices for working with tamasic (depressive & addictive) tendencies
• Body practices for elevating energy and mood
• Breathing practices
• Emotional practices
• Cognitive practices
9. Managing teacher-student, therapist-client relationship. Scope of the practice for yoga teacher/therapist. Networking and support requirements for safety and effectiveness.
10. Perspective of ayurveda and use ayurveda herbs as relevant.
Dr. Ganesh Mohan is a physician trained in both conventional medicine and ayurveda. He is the son of A.G. Mohan, who was a personal student of Krishnamacharya for 18 years from 1971 to 1989, and Indra Mohan.
Ganesh started practicing yoga in the tradition of Krishnamacharya under his parents’ guidance as a child. He is well-versed in related traditional studies such as yoga philosophy and Vedic chanting. His work in therapeutic yoga centers around employing the most relevant methods from ancient and modern healthcare.
He is the co-author of the Mohans’ book Yoga Therapy (Shambala Publications 2004) and Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings (Shambhala Publications, 2010).
Ganesh is an advisor to the International Association of Yoga Therapists in the USA and the Australian Association of Yoga Therapists.
