Are meals included?

A beverage service is available each day of the program, and lunch will be served on days 2-7 of the training.  Vegetarian options are available.

What will I learn in this training?

Our goal is to help trained yoga instructors integrate knowledge gained from modern medicine's evidence-based science with the ancient wisdom, experience and tradition of Yogic teachings. Areas we will cover include:

• How to safely and effectively teach yoga to older adults
• Health conditions common to seniors including osteoporosis, arthritis, heart disease, chronic pain and joint replacement
• How specific health challenges may affect yoga practice
• How commonly-used medications may affect yoga practice
• Hands-on training in teaching skills specific to older practitioners with varied health concerns
• Yoga practices to

What will I receive upon successful completion of the course?

Students who successfully complete this 8-day course will earn a Certificate of Completion for the Integrative Yoga for Seniors Professional Training issued by Duke Integrative Medicine. Duke is not a certifying body for yoga.

Are continuing education credits (CEUs) available?

Students will have the opportunity to earn a total of 50 CEUs for the 50 contact hours spent in the training from the following organizations:

• International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT)
• National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)
• Yoga Alliance (YA)

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