The Three Levels of YOU & ME Yoga Trainers' Training
Guided independent learning is an important aspect of YOU & ME Yoga training. Each level comes with a learning guide that takes you through each element for study, personal practice and teaching practice, with interactive tuition and assessment. On completion of this programme, candidates will be awarded the YOU & ME Yoga Trainers Certificate.
Guided independent learning is an important aspect of YOU & ME Yoga training. Each level comes with a learning guide that takes you through each element for study, personal practice and teaching practice, with interactive tuition and assessment. On completion of this programme, candidates will be awarded the YOU & ME Yoga Trainers Certificate.
Level One
Level One
Module 1 – Introductory YOU & ME Yoga materials
This provides an overview of the system and its implementation with different types of clients across the UK. The personal yoga story of Maria Gunstone the originator of the system. Her investigation into the therapeutic value of yoga for disabled people with some great yoga masters in India. The principles of YOU & ME Yoga and development of the training and teaching materials.
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Module 2 - YOU & ME Yoga Basic Techniques
Instructions for the YOU & ME Yoga basic techniques for teaching the 22 Joint Looseners and 20 Yoga Postures. Guidance for safe practice and conditions for which some of the techniques are contraindicated. Practical use of the colour-coded display cards for teaching clients in the classroom. Rationale for selecting sequences of yoga to benefit the whole body.
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Module 1 – Introductory YOU & ME Yoga materials
This provides an overview of the system and its implementation with different types of clients across the UK. The personal yoga story of Maria Gunstone the originator of the system. Her investigation into the therapeutic value of yoga for disabled people with some great yoga masters in India. The principles of YOU & ME Yoga and development of the training and teaching materials.
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Module 2 - YOU & ME Yoga Basic Techniques
Instructions for the YOU & ME Yoga basic techniques for teaching the 22 Joint Looseners and 20 Yoga Postures. Guidance for safe practice and conditions for which some of the techniques are contraindicated. Practical use of the colour-coded display cards for teaching clients in the classroom. Rationale for selecting sequences of yoga to benefit the whole body.
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Level Two
Level Two
Both Modules 3 and 4 can be studied simultaneously. Each module involves study and personal practice followed by teaching practice with at least three clients with varying abilities.
Module 3 – Assessment, Joint Looseners and variations for Special Needs
This module is the key to obtaining maximum benefit from the practice of YOU & ME, and is essential for safety. It provides information on which the individualised yoga programmes are based; and guidance to modify teaching methods for individual clients needs and abilities. It could represent several months of working with clients, covering the initial assessment of their performances of the Joint Looseners and subsequent review of their progress.
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Module 4 ~ Relaxation Techniques for Special Needs
This module is concerned with understanding the theory of relaxation and knowing how to make the teaching of relaxation more effective for clients level of understanding. It deals with stress and strategies to help cope with the knowledge and skills to help relieve physical, mental and emotional tension. It promotes personal practice of relaxation techniques and activities. A truly worthwhile source for continued personal development. Including attitude towards oneself as well as to others, positive thinking, visualisation, affirmation and meditation techniques.
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Both Modules 3 and 4 can be studied simultaneously. Each module involves study and personal practice followed by teaching practice with at least three clients with varying abilities.
Module 3 – Assessment, Joint Looseners and variations for Special Needs
This module is the key to obtaining maximum benefit from the practice of YOU & ME, and is essential for safety. It provides information on which the individualised yoga programmes are based; and guidance to modify teaching methods for individual clients needs and abilities. It could represent several months of working with clients, covering the initial assessment of their performances of the Joint Looseners and subsequent review of their progress.
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Module 4 ~ Relaxation Techniques for Special Needs
This module is concerned with understanding the theory of relaxation and knowing how to make the teaching of relaxation more effective for clients level of understanding. It deals with stress and strategies to help cope with the knowledge and skills to help relieve physical, mental and emotional tension. It promotes personal practice of relaxation techniques and activities. A truly worthwhile source for continued personal development. Including attitude towards oneself as well as to others, positive thinking, visualisation, affirmation and meditation techniques.
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Level Three
Level Three
Module 5 – YOU & ME Yoga Postures and Variations for Special Needs
This includes the fundamental knowledge of the YOU & ME Yoga colour-coding of the yoga postures, the different parts of the body and health conditions. Candidates need to effectively use of the system and adaptations of the postures for different abilities with emphasis on health and safety. Apply different options for working out individualised yoga programme plans, with positive approach towards the clients’ opportunities, abilities and wellbeing. Assist clients’ performance of their Postures and coordination of their breath with each movement. And ascertain client’s understanding and experience of their yoga practice.
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Module 6 – YOU & ME Breathing Techniques for Special Needs
This module provides candidates with the knowledge, understanding and ability necessary to teach clients how to improve their breathing. Candidates need to show that they can convey the information satisfactorily, and that they are aware of different ways of doing it. And show that they can encourage clients to practice diaphragmatic breathing correctly and safely, and demonstrate the methods of doing so. The knowledge and competence to teach full lung breathing is necessary, even though it is not always possible to teach full lung breathing to persons with learning disabilities, as complicated concepts are involved.
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This includes the fundamental knowledge of the YOU & ME Yoga colour-coding of the yoga postures, the different parts of the body and health conditions. Candidates need to effectively use of the system and adaptations of the postures for different abilities with emphasis on health and safety. Apply different options for working out individualised yoga programme plans, with positive approach towards the clients’ opportunities, abilities and wellbeing. Assist clients’ performance of their Postures and coordination of their breath with each movement. And ascertain client’s understanding and experience of their yoga practice.
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Module 6 – YOU & ME Breathing Techniques for Special Needs
This module provides candidates with the knowledge, understanding and ability necessary to teach clients how to improve their breathing. Candidates need to show that they can convey the information satisfactorily, and that they are aware of different ways of doing it. And show that they can encourage clients to practice diaphragmatic breathing correctly and safely, and demonstrate the methods of doing so. The knowledge and competence to teach full lung breathing is necessary, even though it is not always possible to teach full lung breathing to persons with learning disabilities, as complicated concepts are involved.
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Further training
Qualified YOU & ME Yoga Trainers with considerable experience can progress on to the YOU & ME Yoga Therapy diploma.