On Demand Course: Yoga Skills for Anxiety

Description

Anxiety is one of the most prevalent mental health concerns worldwide, and research consistently shows that anxiety reduction is among the primary reasons people begin practising yoga. While evidence suggests that yoga can offer meaningful support for anxiety, not all practices are equally appropriate or effective.

This professional skills-based course, taught by Heather Mason, explores how anxiety presents psychologically, neurologically, and physiologically, and how yoga can be applied safely and effectively to support regulation and resilience. The course integrates contemporary research with practical guidance, emphasising discernment, safety, and scope of practice when working with anxious individuals.

Key areas explored include:

• What anxiety is and how it commonly presents

• How anxiety influences the brain and nervous system

• Why yoga is uniquely positioned to support anxiety regulation

• Best-practice principles for working with anxiety in yoga settings

• Contraindications and considerations when teaching anxious students

• How to respond when someone becomes psychologically overwhelmed in a class context

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for yoga teachers and yoga therapists who wish to develop practical skills for supporting students experiencing anxiety within yoga classes or one-to-one settings. It provides essential tools for creating anxiety-sensitive practices and environments.

Please note that this course does not constitute a full specialist training in yoga or yoga therapy for anxiety, but offers foundational skills and professional guidance appropriate to scope of practice.

Learning Format

• On-demand course
• Designed to be taken sequentially
• Can be completed at your own pace
• Includes guided practices and applied learning
• Certificate of completion available
• Lifetime access included with your purchase