Yoga’s Therapeutic Benefits for the Respiratory System, May 3-5, & 16, 2024

with Melinda Atkins, M.ED., MSc., E-RYT 500, YACEP®, C-IAYT and Adam Flores, CCPA, E-RYT®500, YACEP®, C-IAYT

This course has been designated by the International Association of Yoga Therapists as an Approved Professional Development course offering 33 CE credits.

This course is offered entirely in an online Zoom format. Save on travel costs and earn approved recertification hours from the comfort of your home!

You do not need to be a certified yoga teacher or medical professional to apply for this course.

Course Schedule

Friday, May 3, 2024: 5:00-9:00pm(EST)
Saturday, May 4, 2024: 11am-7:00pm(EST)
Sunday, May 5, 2024: 11am-7:00pm(EST)
Friday, May 16, 2024: Protocol Review: 6-9pm(EST)

How can you breathe more efficiently and effectively, and how can changing your breathing pattern change your life? Find out in a weekend workshop that explores yoga for the respiratory system, including the anatomy and mechanics of the respiratory system, and offers yoga practices to enhance respiratory function and improve quality of life.

For yoga teachers, the specialty certification teaches tools to support patients from diagnosis through treatment and post-treatment in the hospital setting and deepen their understanding of the principles and practices of yoga and how they apply to the respiratory system. Topics covered include analysis of the breath through the lens of yoga; chair yoga for respiratory conditions; blending Western and Eastern approaches to respiratory health; working with hospitals and clinics; and supporting patients to improve quality of life and be involved in their own healing process. 

We will also cover:

• The definition of respiration
• The anatomy and functioning of the respiratory system
• The physiology of normal breathing vs. poor breathing
• Respiratory diseases and signs of dysfunction in the respiratory system
• Methodology for pulmonary evaluation
• Yoga therapy strategies for improving the functioning of the respiratory system.

What our students are saying

“Outstanding! I liked the pre-assessment resources…loved the lectures, their structure, and how we can use these concepts. I like that we had enough breaks to reset.” —M.P.

“I didn’t have much prior knowledge of the subject matter before this course…I loved the anatomy, it really opened my mind to new perspectives on the ribcage and the organs.” —J.M.

“I really appreciated that the instructor took time to thoroughly address all our questions. I appreciated that the instructor shared a lot of her personal experiences of working with her own clients. I liked that she was very truthful and honest about working with these types of clients.” —A. P.

Tuition

• 4-Day 32-Hour Certification ~ Early Bird Tuition: $550 (save $40 through April 6)
• 4-Day 32-Hour Certification ~ Early Bird Tuition for Shala Enrolled Students: $390 (save $40 through April 6)

Cancellation and enrollment policy: If you cancel 3 weeks prior to the program, you will receive a full refund minus a $100 nonrefundable processing fee and a $150 course material charge in the event that you have accessed the online curriculum. If you cancel between 3 weeks and 1 week prior to the program, you will receive a refund of half the tuition, minus the $100 non-refundable processing fee and a $150 course material charge in the event that you have accessed the online curriculum. Cancellations less than 1 week prior to the program are nonrefundable. AUM hOMe Shala reserves the right to deny enrollment due to space limitations or any other concerns. If AUM hOMe Shala cancels a course due to under-enrollment, students will be advised within 24–48 hours and promptly refunded.

Melinda Atkins, M.ED, MSc., E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IAYT, is the founding director of AUM hOMe Shala, where she trains yoga teachers and yoga therapists. She completed her Professional Level training at Kripalu, received her Clinical Yoga Therapy certification at Loyola Marymount University, became certified in the MELT Method® in 2012. Her yoga therapy practice focuses on those with neuro-motor degenerative disorders and other chronic conditions and disabilities. Melinda also develops and directs yoga programs for at-risk youth in inner-city Miami schools and holds a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Florida and a Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.

Adam Flores, CCPA , E-RYT 500, YACEP, C-IAYT has advanced training in Yoga Therapy for Mental Health and is the CEO and Director of Yoga Therapy at Healing Choice, a chiropractic healthcare practice specializing in addiction recovery. He is a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Holistic Health Practitioner in Integrative Nutrition, Western Herbalism and Ayurveda. He is currently a developing partner for BE SERENE, an addiction recovery toolkit app based in yogic principles, and a new faculty member at AUM Home Shala.