Yoga Therapy
Faculty of Natural Health Science
MODULE: Yoga Therapy
Program delivered by distance learning higher education up to a maximum of 18 credits. This module may be combined or completed with other online university courses from this faculty.
DESCRIPTION:
Yoga is one of the oldest forms of healing, however, until now, yoga therapy has not been much applied to promote health. The aim of Yoga Therapy is to maximize the restoration of health and wellbeing to the mind, body and spirit, using our own amazing capacity to heal. This program proposes yoga therapy to help heal disorders. It employs the profound wisdom and principles of traditional yoga. The student should already have a knowledge of Yoga practice and teaching before taking this program (Yoga practice can not be studied through distance learning).
Courses list (each subject accounts for 3 credits):
1 BIU Earned Credit = 1 USA Semester Credit (15 hours of learning) = 2 ECTS Credit (30 hours of study).
Movement & Meditation
Understanding Disease Principles of Yoga Mind, Body & Spirit Yoga Therapy Wellness & Health
Academic Supervisor: Santiago Fernandez Gallardo
More information about this supervisor and online university course instructors at BIU Human Network.
This module is applicable to Specialist, Expert, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. (Doctor) Programs. This distance learning degree program is designed at the postgraduate level – Master’s or Doctoral. This module may be easily adapted to complete the Specialist, Expert or Bachelor’s adult degree program requirements. A further option is the enrollment into the online university courses listed in this module.
* University Course (3 credits): Select 1 subject from this module.
* Specialist Diploma (15 credits): First 5 subjects or select 5 subjects from this module.
* Expert Diploma (21 credits): First 7 subjects or select 7 subjects from this module.
* Bachelor's Degree (130 credits): The Admission certificate issued after submission of the application for admission will show the amount of credit transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete this undergraduate program's major. Additional courses from other modules of this faculty will be assigned in case that the credits displayed on this module are not enough to complete the bachelor's required credits.
* Master's Degree (35 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 13 credits corresponding to a final project to the selected subjects.
* Ph.D. (Doctor) (45 credits): Select from 3 to 9 subjects from this module depending on the amount of credits transferred from previous education and experience. Add 18 credits corresponding to a final thesis to the selected subjects.
BIU issues an admission certificate after receiving your complete application for admission. This document will show the amount of credits transferred and validated from previous education and experience, and the amount of credits required to complete the degree program's major. BIU can not perform this evaluation without the complete application for admission.
Courses Description (each subject accounts for 3 credits):
Movement & Meditation
This course analyzes the role of movement in our lives through an exploration of the relationship between motion energy, body and emotions. It explores several methods of meditation and concentration with a focus on their physiological and psychotherapeutical effects. It relates breathwork, chanting, movement and meditation in different traditions.
Instructor: Elena Lorente Rodríguez
Understanding Disease
This course explores different emotional states and their influence on health. It focuses on the relationship between emotion and disease from the perspective of the subconscious mind. It also examines evidence for the effectiveness of stuck emotion channeling practices for health promotion and disease reduction.
Instructor: Shelley-Ann Meihuizen
Principles of Yoga
This course introduces the art and science of yoga. It explores its history and philosophy, current issues and trends, and the health benefits of yoga. It examines the cultural aspects of yoga, and its relevancy to modern day life and health.
Instructor: Santiago Fernandez Gallardo
Mind, Body & Spirit
This course explains the importance of the interconnection of mind, body and spirit. It discusses different practices of stress management, meditation, guided imagery, physical exercise, art expression, and biofeedback related to emotional states, wellness and disease.
Instructor: Richard Kaplan
Yoga Therapy
This course presents the therapeutic use of yoga. It explores common health problems and the application of yoga asana, breathing and meditation as a modality of healing. It reviews the effects of yoga in the body structure, cellular dynamics, organs response mechanisms and neurology. It also involve control techniques and treatments for common conditions.
Instructor: Santiago Fernandez Gallardo
Wellness & Health
This course focuses on a holistic approach to wellness and health management. It shows how to assess our current wellness status and how to make improvements where necessary. Topics include physical activity, nutrition, self-esteem, emotional intelligence, sexuality, and spiritual wellness.
Instructor: Richard Kaplan
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