How many people will have a mental health disorder in their lifetime?
Tragically, a new study analysing mental health data of 29 countries from 2001-2022 revealed that by the age of 75, one out of two people were likely to have a mental health disorder.
Importantly this study included surveys from low-, middle-, and high-income countries. The authors of this in-depth analysis highlighted that most mental health disorders have roots in early life and services must consider supporting young people to avert further crisis. Research on yoga unequivocally finds that yoga’s greatest efficacy is in mental health conditions.
We know yoga is not a panacea for this situation, but it is certainly comprehensive and cost-effective way to support in prevention and early-stage management.
Likewise, yoga therapy, a more bespoke approach to working with a person, has been shown to improve the mental health of individuals with mild, moderate and severe mental health issues.
As the well-known psychiatry professor, Doriaswamy, from The Duke School of Medicine has noted,
“if the promise of yoga on mental health was found in a drug, it would be the best-selling medication world-wide”
Furthermore, research finds that of all health conditions, yoga’s value is greatest in mental health improvement.
Given this promise and Minded’s history of focusing on mental health improvement, we are offering a new course that includes a deep dive in to common mental health conditions, their neural correlates, and the why and how yoga help: Advanced Yoga Therapy Skills for Mental Health.
This two-part, online live modular course is only open to:
– Yoga therapists (either in training or graduated)
– Experienced yoga teachers with a history of working with mental health.
The following topics (and so many more) will be covered:
– A comprehensive overview of the entire nervous system, from the neuron, to the brain, to the peripheral regions.
– The neural correlates of depression, anxiety, and PTSD and how to use this insight to craft yoga therapy plans
– The physiological relationship between stress and disease
– Up to date research on yoga and mental health
– Introduction to psychotherapeutic principles relevant in yoga therapy
– Breath, mood, and the brain
– How to conduct a breath assessment and align this with breathing practices apropos to the client
– The building of body awareness
– The trajectory of client work from the Minded approach
– Motivational Interviewing
On completion of this course, you will have profound insight into the relationship between yoga practice and mental health. The training will empower you to undertake transformational work with clients and explain the value of yoga to the world of mental health professionals. If you are a yoga therapist, you will also be eligible (following an online assessment) to enrol on the full Minded Yoga Psychotherapy Diploma and become a fully accredited psychotherapist.
Apply to join Advanced Yoga Therapy for Mental Health.
