Curriculum

The Cardiac Yoga Certification Program is a competency-based program that includes training and instruction in the following areas:

Curriculum

  • Anatomy and Physiology of the Heart

  • Risk Factors and Diagnostic Procedures

  • Lifestyle Medicine and Neuroscience

  • Psychosocial Aspects of Heart Disease

  • Guided Imagery for Healing

  • Relaxation Strategies, Breathing, and Mindfulness for Heart Patients

  • Yoga Postures adapted for Heart Patients (Limited Mobility Yoga)

  • Communication Skills and Group Dynamics

  • How to Market Cardiac Yoga

This training program includes both lecture and experiential components from respected experts in the fields of cardiology, exercise physiology, yoga, mindfulness, and psychology.

  • Earn Certification to teach Cardiac Yoga

  • All Yoga traditions are welcome to apply

  • Participation is also open to Medical and Allied Healthcare Providers.

  • APD credit available through Yoga Alliance and IAYT.

Yoga teaching certification is not required for admittance.

 
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Mala Cunningham