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THE YOGA & NEUROSCIENCE CONNECTION™
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What You'll Discover
Module 1. Getting to Know Your Brain

Learning Objective

We will look at the brain’s function & structure, its three evolutionary parts, & how yoga can help facilitate neuroplastic changes in the brain to help your brain & nervous system function better & build greater resilience. Understanding the “Hand Model” of the brain will help you better assist your students in understanding their brain & how slow, mindful yoga practice can help them improve brain health & their health in general.

Topics Covered

  • The Evolution of the Brain
  • ​The 3 Evolutionary parts of the Brain
  • ​The Neuron & Neural Networks
  • ​The Structure of the Brain
  • ​Neuroplasticity & ways to change the Brain
  • ​The “Hand Model” of the Brain
  • ​A Research-based Theory of how Yoga changes the Brain
  • ​Yoga & Reducing Inflammation (& why that’s so important)
  • 5 Principles of Yoga Practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
Module 2. Yoga Ethics, Neuroscience & the Creation of Health

Learning Objective

We will dive into the neuroscience that underpins the yamas & niyamas. You will learn specific techniques & principles of practice to help you bring the evidence-informed benefits of the yamas & niyamas to your students & clients. You will also learn how to incorporate these ethical principles into your classes. These practices & techniques will help your students improve the quality & the outcome of their practice.

Topics Covered

  • Yoga Philosophy underlying the Macrocosmic and Microcosmic Ethics
  • Patanjali & the Ethics of Yoga
  • ​Yamas & Niyamas in the context of western Health Sciences
  • ​Research on yamas & niyamas & the Implications for Health
  • Neural Network & Neurochemical changes associated with Yamas & Niyamas
  • ​Yama and Niyama Meditations
  • 5 Principles of Yamas Practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
  • ​5 Principles of Niyamas Practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
Module 3. The Neurobiology of Asanas

Learning Objective

I’m going to reveal how slow, mindful postures change the brain – both structurally & functionally. We’ll look at the most cutting-edge neuroscientific findings about slow, mindful movement & you’ll learn ways to better describe the benefits of what you do & teach. We’ll also look at specific techniques to improve integration & 5 principles of asana practice to elicit neuroplasticity.

Topics Covered

  • Research on how Asanas Improve Health
  • How Slow Practice can Facilitate Awareness & Neuroplastic Changes
  • ​How Slow Builds Self-awareness & why Self-awareness Matters
  • ​The Brain-Body Connection
  • Interoception & Homeodynamic Balance
  • ​Yogic Interoception
  • Techniques to Develop better Yogic Interoception
  • ​Structural Brain Changes from Yoga
  • ​Techniques to Improve Integration
  • ​5 Principles of Asana practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
Module 4. The Neurobiology of Pranayama

Learning Objective

I’m going to pull back the curtain on the neuroscience behind breathing practices & look at how the research says pranayama practice facilitates health & well-being. We’ll look at optimal breathing rates & the benefits of interoceptive pranayama practice. And I’ll introduce you to 5 Principles of pranayama practice which can facilitate neuroplasticity.

Topics Covered

  • Breathing & the Brain
  • Autonomic Control of Breathing
  • ​Behavioral Control of Breathing
  • The Benefits of Slow Breathing
  • Evidence based breathing techniques
  • ​The Benefits of Interoceptive Pranayama practice
  • 5 Principles of Pranayama practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
Module 5. The Neurobiology of Meditation

Learning Objective

I’m going to help you unearth the science behind meditation & distill the research so that you can better explain the benefits of meditation. We will also cover the science of self-regulation & how meditation practice creates both “Top-Down” & “Bottom-Up” short & long terms changes in the brain. We’ll look at the unique benefits of yoga-based meditation & also the 5 principles of Meditation practice to facilitate neuroplasticity.

Topics Covered

  • The Neuroscience of Self-regulation
  • “Top-Down” & “Bottom-Up” Approaches to Self-regulation & how Holistic Yoga Practice (which incorporates meditation) does both
  • ​Structural Brain Changes Associated with Meditation
  • The Neuroscience of Pratyāhāra, Dhāranā, Dhyāna & Samādhi (Sensory withdrawal, Concentration, Contemplation, Oneness)
  • Meditation & Brain wave Research
  • Meditation & Gene expression
  • Mantra Meditation & Brain changes Compared to Mindfulness Meditation
  • ​5 Principles of Meditation practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
Copyright © 2023  |  Subtle® Health, LLC  |  All Rights Reserved  |  Asheville, NC 28805
What You'll Discover
Module
learning objective
topics covered
1. Getting to Know Your Brain
We will look at the brain’s function & structure, its three evolutionary parts, & how yoga can help facilitate neuroplastic changes in the brain to help your brain & nervous system function better & build greater resilience. Understanding the “Hand Model” of the brain will help you better assist your students in understanding their brain & how slow, mindful yoga practice can help them improve brain health & their health in general.
  • The Evolution of the Brain
  • The 3 Evolutionary parts of the Brain
  • The Neuron & Neural Networks
  • ​The Structure of the Brain
  • ​Neuroplasticity & ways to change the Brain
  • ​The “Hand Model” of the Brain
  • ​A Research-based Theory of how Yoga changes the Brain
  • ​Yoga & Reducing Inflammation (& why that’s so important)
  • ​5 Principles of Yoga Practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
2. Yoga Ethics, Neuroscience & the Creation of Health
We will dive into the neuroscience that underpins the yamas & niyamas. You will learn specific techniques & principles of practice to help you bring the evidence-informed benefits of the yamas & niyamas to your students & clients. You will also learn how to incorporate these ethical principles into your classes. These practices & techniques will help your students improve the quality & the outcome of their practice.
  • Yoga Philosophy underlying the Macrocosmic and Microcosmic Ethics
  • Patanjali & the Ethics of Yoga
  • Yamas & Niyamas in the context of western Health Sciences
  • ​Research on yamas & niyamas & the Implications for Health
  • ​Neural Network & Neurochemical changes associated with Yamas & Niyamas
  • ​Yama and Niyama Meditations
  • ​5 Principles of Yamas Practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
  • 5 Principles of Niyamas Practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
3. The Neurobiology of Asanas
I’m going to reveal how slow, mindful postures change the brain – both structurally & functionally. We’ll look at the most cutting-edge neuroscientific findings about slow, mindful movement & you’ll learn ways to better describe the benefits of what you do & teach. We’ll also look at specific techniques to improve integration & 5 principles of asana practice to elicit neuroplasticity.
  • Research on how Asanas Improve Health
  • How Slow Practice can Facilitate Awareness & Neuroplastic Changes
  • How Slow Builds Self-awareness & why Self-awareness Matters
  • ​The Brain-Body Connection
  • ​Interoception & Homeodynamic Balance
  • ​Yogic Interoception
  • ​Techniques to Develop better Yogic Interoception
  • Structural Brain Changes from Yoga
  • ​Techniques to Improve Integration
  • ​5 Principles of Asana practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
4. The Neurobiology of Pranayama
I’m going to pull back the curtain on the neuroscience behind breathing practices & look at how the research says pranayama practice facilitates health & well-being. We’ll look at optimal breathing rates & the benefits of interoceptive pranayama practice. And I’ll introduce you to 5 Principles of pranayama practice which can facilitate neuroplasticity.
  • Breathing & the Brain
  • Autonomic Control of Breathing
  • Behavioral Control of Breathing
  • ​The Benefits of Slow Breathing
  • Evidence based breathing techniques
  • ​The Benefits of Interoceptive Pranayama practice
  • ​5 Principles of Pranayama practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
5. The Neurobiology of Meditation
I’m going to help you unearth the science behind meditation & distill the research so that you can better explain the benefits of meditation. We will also cover the science of self-regulation & how meditation practice creates both “Top-Down” & “Bottom-Up” short & long terms changes in the brain. We’ll look at the unique benefits of yoga-based meditation & also the 5 principles of Meditation practice to facilitate neuroplasticity.
  • The Neuroscience of Self-regulation
  • “Top-Down” & “Bottom-Up” Approaches to Self-regulation & how Holistic Yoga Practice (which incorporates meditation) does both
  • Structural Brain Changes Associated with Meditation
  • The Neuroscience of Pratyāhāra, Dhāranā, Dhyāna & Samādhi (Sensory withdrawal, Concentration, Contemplation, Oneness)
  • ​Meditation & Brain wave Research
  • Meditation & Gene expression
  • ​Mantra Meditation & Brain changes Compared to Mindfulness Meditation
  • 5 Principles of Meditation practice to Facilitate Neuroplasticity
Copyright © 2023  |  Subtle® Health, LLC  |  All Rights Reserved  |  Asheville, NC 28805