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Online Training: Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga - Level 1


Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga Level 1

With Dr. Arielle Schwartz & Dr. Stephen Porges

THIS PRE-RECORDED TRAINING IS AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND

 This is Level 1 of 2. This training series comprises 16 hours of study. Complete Levels 1 and 2 to receive our Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga Certificate.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE APPLIED POLYVAGAL THEORY IN THERAPEUTIC YOGA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM


This 2-part training will guide you through an experiential journey to support your wellness while connected to our online Embodied Yoga community.

This course is open to anyone (i.e yoga teachers, therapists, parents, teachers, etc.) interested in the application of Polyvagal Theory from a multidisciplinary holistic approach. We will use psychology, meditation and yoga to embody these practices and learn to apply them in our everyday lives.

This is Level 1 of 2. Both Levels 1 and 2 comprise eight hours of study each, totaling 16 hours all together. Complete both Levels 1 and 2 to receive recognition with our Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga Certificate.

SEE LEVEL 2 HERE

Stress and trauma can lead to imbalances in the physiology of the autonomic nervous system. If these imbalances are left unaddressed, they can lead to mental and physical health problems. Perhaps you are an individual who suffers with anxiety, depression, or the symptoms of post-traumatic stress. Maybe you are a therapist or yoga instructor who works to support the well-being of others. In either case, this course is developed to support you.

Each two-hour gathering focuses on encouraging your sense of connection in a caring online community, offers teaching about Applied Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga, and guides you through an experiential yoga practice. You are invited to step into a journey of empowerment, to become the spiritual warrior, and to engage in a quest for wholeness. 


LEVEL 1: TRAINING EXPLORATIONS

In Level 1, Dr. Arielle Schwartz guides you to explore the connection between stress, trauma, and your health. Through the lens of Polyvagal Theory, you will learn all about how the vagus nerve is a bi-directional information highway between mind and body—more importantly, you will learn to fine-tune your health with breath, movement, and awareness practices that become the building blocks of a life-changing daily practice.

The full course agenda includes:

  • Stress, Trauma, and your Health

    • ANS and The Polyvagal theory

    • Cortisol and Immune system health

    • Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and vagal tone

    • Healthy Mobilization and Healthy Immobilization

  • Finding Balance with Complementary and Alternative Medicine?

    • Back to Basics

    • N.U.R.S.E. Protocol for Rebalancing the body

    • Microbiota–gut–brain (MGB) axis

  • Embodiment and trauma recovery

    • Body-Centered Psychotherapies

    • Core Principles of an Integrative model

    • Focusing and Pandicular Movement

  • Applied Polyvagal Theory and Yoga

    • Principles of Therapeutic Yoga

    • Pranayama: Breath and the ANS

    • Accessibility: Therapeutic Chair Yoga

  • Natural Vagus Nerve Stimulation

    • Eye movements and the oculocardiac reflex (OCR)

    • SCM awakening

    • Opening the Heart

    • Unlocking the Diaphragm

    • Releasing the Psoas and Pelvic Floor

  • Understanding barriers to wellness

    • Cycle of shame

    • Identifying blocking beliefs and emotions

    • Understanding Self-Sabotage related “Wellness-in-Action”

Level One of this experiential journey through Applied Polyvagal Theory and Therapeutic Yoga will help you to:

  • Understand the relationship between stress, trauma, and your health

  • Explore applied Polyvagal Theory within therapeutic yoga

  • Experience the benefits of Co-Regulation within a compassionate online community

  • Learn about Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as related to stress management

  • Explore how to naturally and gently strengthen the health of your vagus nerve

  • Develop a home-based therapeutic yoga practice to nourish your nervous system

  • Increase accessibility of therapeutic yoga with chair yoga

  • Apply core principles of Body-Centered Psychotherapies into therapeutic yoga

  • Learn compassionate tools to help yourself and others work through barriers to wellness

  • Learn the N.U.R.S.E. Protocol for rebalancing the body

  • Explore the benefits of restorative practices and yoga nidra for your health


MID-SESSION COMMUNITY GATHERING

Featuring Dr. Stephen Porges & Dr. Scott Lyons

Our mid-session community gathering invites Dr. Stephen Porges and Dr. Scott Lyons to join Dr. Arielle Schwartz to deepen our understanding of Polyvagal Theory through a caring conversation about the importance of social connection for our wellbeing. 


SCHEDULE

This training is 8 hours long.

This training may be taken online via our On-Demand Content Library.
You will receive clear instructions on how to access your classes.


WHO IS THE COURSE FOR

This course is open to anyone (i.e yoga teachers, therapists, parents, teachers, etc.) interested in the application of Polyvagal Theory from a multidisciplinary holistic approach. We will use psychology, meditation and yoga to embody these practices and learn to apply them in our everyday lives.


PRICING

 

Complete both Levels 1 and 2 to receive recognition with our Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga Certificate.

 
 

These deep-dive training experiences are offered with an exclusive discount for all Embodied Yoga Members. This means that if you attend regularly, your membership fees could well be covered!

All members will be sent their exclusive discount code via email. If you would like to take advantage of this discount, become a member here before registering for this course.

 
 

PRICING FOR LEVEL 1 ONLY

$197

NON-MEMBER
PRICING

$177

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PRICING

 
 

 

BUY THE BUNDLE AND SAVE!
PRICING FOR BOTH LEVELS 1 & 2

 

$347

NON-MEMBER
PRICING

$317

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER PRICING

 

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER

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Dr. Arielle Schwartz

Arielle Schwartz, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist, EMDR Therapy consultant, and certified yoga instructor with a private practice in Boulder, Colorado.

She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University and holds a Master’s degree in Somatic Psychology through Naropa University.

She is the author of four books The Complex PTSD Workbook, EMDR Therapy and Somatic Psychology, The Post Traumatic Growth Guidebook, and The Practical Guide to Complex PTSD. She is dedicated to offering informational mental health and wellness updates through her writing, public speaking, social media presence, and blog.

Learn more at www.drarielleschwartz.com


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