Online CPD: Basic Yoga Techniques for Health Professionals

Teacher

Liz Oppedijk is co-founder of the social enterprise Accessible Chair Yoga CIC and a leading expert on chair yoga. She is passionate about bringing yoga to those who may not think yoga is for them, and has taught accessible and chair yoga to people with a wide range of abilities, including those with Parkinson’s, MS, stroke, cancer, and other conditions, as well as those with dementia, learning disabilities, and their carers.

Liz’s special interests are training a community of chair yoga teachers to bring yoga to care homes across the country and carrying out research into yoga’s effectiveness in the social care and healthcare sectors. She is a qualified yoga therapist and regularly lectures on chair and accessible yoga, yoga for Parkinson’s and dementia, and yoga in care homes for The Minded Institute and other organisations.

Liz is an official Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga teacher trainer and a regular facilitator for Jivana Heyman’s Accessible Yoga training. She is co-author of a book on chair yoga, Get Fit Where You Sit: A Guide to the Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga Method, published in September 2023 by Shambhala Publications, and her research on yoga in care homes and mindfulness for Parkinson’s is due to be published in 2024.

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Location

We use Zoom to host these online trainings, for those who do not yet have an account, please visit http://zoom.us and sign up for a free account. Please also test your computer audio and visual to ensure they are working prior to the training start time.

You will receive a zoom link and password in your confirmed booking email, which will come from: info@themindedinstitute.com

Training Terms and Conditions

By booking onto this course, you agree to abide by The Minded Institute Course Terms and Conditions.

Payment

Ticket Type

Standard Ticket – £125

Early Bird – £95 (available until 1 month before course begins)

Testimonials

‘It was a great balance of theory and practical. … I have been doing CPD for the best part of 20 years, and it’s rare now for me to find something new I want to do that I haven’t done before, but also that makes for an interesting day of learning. This was fab. … I thought it was fantastically presented. I know it’s tricky delivering content to a zoom audience, but you did an amazing job of delivering great content in an engaging manner. … Thank you!!’

Chiropractor

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘… the balance of practice, presentation, and discussion was great, and the way the course moved between these …’

Clinical Psychologist

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘I loved the course and the passion that Liz has for her subject and for sharing her knowledge.’

Therapist

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘I loved the relaxed style which made for a great learning environment. I enjoyed learning new information about yoga philosophy and the history of yoga. I am looking forward to learning more and feel quite inspired to do so. … I would recommend this course to anyone wishing to learn more about yoga, whether they wish to teach or not.’

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘So much was covered in this one-day course and delivered with such passion, knowledge and a great sense of humour too. It exceeded my expectations. A wonderful day – thank you!’

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘It was great to learn about the history and fundamentals of yoga as well as the practical techniques. I fully enjoyed the course today and feel confident to incorporate techniques into my practice.’

Exercise Coordinator and Referral Practitioner

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Great course, knowledgeable teacher. I thought the day was well paced between theory and practical. Thank you, Liz!’

Complementary Therapist

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘I really liked the balance of theory and practise as well as application for different needs and populations. It felt like a really well-balanced introduction to key concepts. Thank you very much for such a great day!’

Clinical Psychologist

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘I loved how [the course] was structured and that you incorporated a lot of practical into the day to not just help teach the content but to help us be able to receive the knowledge. I thought you covered a huge variety in just one day, your ethos and passion for making yoga accessible was super inspiring and I love all that you are doing to encourage yoga to be incorporated into health care.  The day has completely lit a fire in me to push on further with my yoga training and go as far as I can in this field. … There was such a good balance of practical and sitting and listening. The resources where clear and structured beautifully to cover all that you needed too. You gave us plenty of time to talk and ask questions, and there were also enough breaks to make the day digestible.’

Occupational Therapy Assistant

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘I enjoyed the mix of teaching and movement – it felt good to have them both intertwined within the day. … Liz clearly has a lot of knowledge and love for accessible movement. I enjoyed hearing about some of the history of yoga, and more about the 8 limbs – not just focusing on the movement side of yoga, but all of the different aspects. This course gave a really good overall understanding of yoga, which I really appreciated.’

Mindfulness Facilitator

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

‘Excellent passionate and knowledgeable delivery with well organised content and supporting slides. Covered a wide range of topics in accessible way. I enjoyed the pace with the practical elements and breaks and appreciated the course handbook before the training day for preparation. Also really enjoyed learning a little about the current research with opportunities for further reading. Really enjoyed learning from others in the group as well as Liz.’

Clinical Specialist in Stroke Rehab

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Who the Training is For and Eligibility:

Healthcare Professionals, Carers, Care Staff, Community Workers. If you are unsure on your eligibility, please email info@themindedinstitute.com.