Understanding & Regulating the Nervous System

Course Description

12 hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education

Join Certified Yoga Therapist, Chelsea Lee, for an exploration into various yoga tools & techniques focused on regulating the nervous system.

The course begins with an exploration into the anatomy of the nervous system. Differentiating the Central & Peripheral Nervous systems, as well as the Somatic & Autonomic Nervous System.

This course is informed by the work of Stephen Porges’ Polyvagal Theory. The work teaches us that the removal of threat does not equal safety. As we gain a deeper understanding of how our nervous system functions and serves to protect us from danger and life threat, we have a greater understanding of what we need to do to self-regulate and maintain a life that feels balanced and harmonious.

Details

• Dates TBD
• 9am – 4pm
• 12 in class hours
• Prerequisite: None
• $325 Tuition + GST

Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the autonomic nervous system
• Explain Porges’ Polyvagal theory

• Perform various yoga postures (asana) and pranayama (breathwork) targeted at toning the vagus nerve

Instructor: Chelsea Lee

Evolution and growth of the mind, body and spirit comes only from life-long learning with one another.  As a Certified Yoga Therapist, Chelsea believes whole-heartedly in experiential learning with and from her students & clients. She strives to empower others with knowledge and skills necessary for creating a meaningful change in their own experience.   She is the Yoga Therapy Program Director at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts and offers private Yoga Therapy at Chelsea Lee Yoga Therapy in Squamish. When she’s not teaching or practicing yoga, you can find Chelsea exploring the beautiful mountains and forest of the Sea-to-Sky corridor!

Admissions

No prior knowledge or experience is required.

This course is suitable for yoga practitioners & instructors, bodyworkers & counselors, and anyone interested in learning more about self-regulating their nervous system.

Cancellation Policy

Tuition is fully refundable until one week prior to the course at which point no refunds will be made. If a student is unable to attend for any reason, payment received will be kept on file as a credit and can be used for any other VSOHA program or course within one year.