Description
Justine Shelton, AVI Certified Viniyoga Therapist, C-IAYT, will teach you about the common conditions and injuries of the knee including ligament and meniscus tears, chondromalacia, osteoarthritis, muscular imbalances and knee replacement surgery. You will learn how to use the therapeutic tools of yoga to help your clients and students delay or prepare for knee replacement surgery, rehabilitate and recover range of motion, synergystically strengthen the musculature that supports the joint and experience less pain and discomfort.
Justine discusses and demonstrates alignment do’s and don’ts in creative and experiential ways. Join in on the Group Field Trip, dive into knee replacement before and after photos, and experience first-hand the benefits of healing asanas as Justine leads you through a one-hour Yoga Therapy for Knees practice.
4 Hours of Non-Contact CEU Hours – Lecture and Asana
Course Outline
| Module 1 | Handout and Slides: Knees & Knee Replacements | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Handout: Yoga Therapy for the Knees & Knee Replacements | |
| Unit 2 | Slides: Yoga Therapy for the Knees & Knee Replacements | |
| Module 2 | Video Lecture I - Anatomy of the Knee | |
| Unit 1 | Video Lecture I - Anatomy of the Knee | |
| Module 3 | Video Lecture II - Injuries & Conditions of the Knee | |
| Unit 1 | Video Lecture II - Common Injuries & Conditions of the Knee | |
| Module 4 | Group Practice for the Knees | |
| Unit 1 | Group Practice for Healthy Knees | |
| Module 5 | Video Lecture III - Alignment & Knee Replacements | |
| Unit 1 | Video Lecture III - Knee Alignment & Replacements | |
| Module 6 | Asana Practice for Healthy Knees | |
| Unit 1 | Asana Practice for the Knees | |
| Module 7 | Quiz: Knees & Knee Replacements | |
| Unit 1 | Quiz: Yoga Therapy for Knees & Knee Replacements |
Sneak Preview
Working with Shoulder Injuries and Pain: A Therapeutic Approach for Yoga Teachers
This video is a segment of Soul Yoga Therapy’s Holistic Anatomy and Physiology course on the Rotator Cuff and Humeral Deviation. To view the full workshop, please visit www.SoulYogaTherapy.com.
Full Asana Practice
Learning Comes to Life!
The workshop material comes to life in a full Yoga Therapy Class for the Rotator Cuff led by Monique Lonner and Justine Shelton. You will learn special adaptations, specific cues and sequencing to bring into your group Yoga classes or private student sessions.
Justine Shelton
Justine Shelton, C-IAYT is a graduate of The Soul of Yoga’s 200 hour training and a four year training program with Gary Kraftsow of the American Viniyoga Institute, she is a 500 hour AVI Certified Yoga Teacher and a 500 hour AVI Certified Yoga Therapist. Justine specializes in structural Yoga therapy, specifically spinal disc injuries, back pain management, as well as joint therapy - including prehab and rehab for replacements.
Her passion is working with people who have different forms of catastrophic illness, helping them to manage their condition, minimize and cope with pain and, most importantly, helping them to realize they are not their condition. She encourages her students to practice where their body is right now, allowing for the constant change and growth that comes with a dedicated practice. One of the reasons she loves Yoga is that there is always more to learn, always room to grow.....this, in addition to her love of anatomy and physiology, keeps her curious mind in learning mode.
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