Yoga, Mindfulness, Ayurveda, and Polyvagal Theory for Aiding the Autoimmune Healing Process

Research has shown that mindfulness, meditation and yoga practices have the ability to positively impact specific autoimmune biomarkers in certain autoimmune diseases. In this 25 hour online workshop (taken over 10 weeks to one year, synchronous & asynchronous, online), Marcie Evans, MA, ACSM, IAYT CYT, TIYT, BCES will share how yoga, Ayurveda, and mindfulness can powerfully influence autoimmune biomarkers, body system processes, general well-being, emotional health, and healing related to autoimmune flare-ups. This workshop will review concepts of well-being and health through the lens of her own experience in the healing process and the yoga practices associated with potentially healing autoimmune symptoms. She will also include in the workshop how chronic stress and trauma influence our health, potentially contributing to chronic illness and dysfunction of all body systems as well as the influence of the vagus nerve and vagal toning on healing. A yoga background is not required for this workshop, just a strong desire to learn about the healing potential of yoga and Ayurveda.

This workshop is made specifically for anyone in the following groups who desire to learn more about chronic illness:

• Those interested in learning about yoga and Ayurveda in respect to chronic illness
• Yoga Therapists
• Yoga Teachers
• Pilates Instructors
• Personal Trainers
• Mindfulness Instructors
• Holistic Health Professionals: Naturopaths, LAc, DC, LMT, etc.
• Physical Therapists
• Mental Health Professionals

CEC’s offered for this ONLINE course (50% synchronous, 50% asynchronous)

International Association of Yoga Therapists: 25 Contact Hours

Yoga Alliance: 25 Non-contact hours (however note the following, directly from the YA website). “Through December 31, 2023, Continuing Education Providers (YACEPs) may offer online content, which students can log as contact hours toward their RYT CE requirement. Review online learning best practices.”

**Sign up BEFORE April 1st, 2022 and receive a $50 discount!

Details: Online Asynchronous/Synchronous begins April 30th, 2022

**REGISTRATION ENDS April 15th, 2022.

Contact us for dates and times of synchronous/asynchronous offerings (synchronous will be during weekend hours, but available by recording as well, asynchronous will be available up to one-year online). Class offering for CEC’s: 25 hour course over 10 weeks, or course expires in one year from start date.