Yoga for Mental Health

Lecture

2. Mental Health & Yoga Definitions

3. Intro to Neuroscience

4. Triune Brain & Emotional Regulation Systems Model

5. Autonomic Nervous System & Threat Response Cycle

6. Neurobiology & Benefits of Yoga

7. Intro to Trauma Theories

8. Trauma-Informed Yoga

9. Regulating the Nervous System with Yoga

Movement Practice

Up-Regulating / Down-Regulating Movement Practice

Breathwork Practice - Neutral/Mindful

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Metered Breath & Heart-Rate Variability

Alternate Nostril Breathing

Breathwork Practice - Up-Regulating

Lion’s Breath

Breathwork Practice - Down-Regulating

Taco Tongue Breath

Meditation Practice - Beginning

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Rooting Imagery & Proprioceptive Pressing

Meditation Practice - Continuing

Loving Kindness Meditation

Separating Self from Impermanent Experiences

Lean Into Discomfort Meditation

Bonus Practices

Orienting with 5 Senses

Shake & Brush Off Stress & Anxiety

Somatic Experiencing Voo & Vagal Toning

6. Neurobiology & Benefits of Yoga

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