Using Principles of Yoga to Benefit the Adult Patient
Course: #5017Level: Introductory 1 Hour 2515 ReviewsThis course will review fundamental principles of yoga and demonstrate simple movements and breathing techniques that can be applied when working with adult patients in acute care and outpatient settings. Benefits and contraindications will also be discussed.
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Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 01627; CE Broker/1.0 CE Broker #20-772683; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Health And Wellness
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 2 simple movements to help facilitate respiration in adult patients/clients.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify 2 yogic breathing techniques that can be used with adult patients/clients.
- After this course, participants will be able to list contraindications for use of breathing techniques.
Course created on February 18, 2021
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-25 Minutes | Posture and Movement |
| 25-55 Minutes | Breathwork |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q & A |
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2515 ReviewsPresented By

Lisa Mechler
MA, CCC-SLP, RYT200
Lisa Mechler, CCC-SLP, received her MA in Communicative Disorders from San Francisco State University in 2009 and has worked with adult patients in acute care, SNF, and outpatient settings. She has been a registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance since early 2017 and currently specializes in hatha and prenatal yoga. Understanding the body-mind connection and valuing evidence-based practice, Lisa is excited to share how the principles of yoga can benefit our adult patients.
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Continued and its subsidiaries provide professional education authored by qualified Subject Matter Experts for continuing education purposes. These materials are intended for educational purposes and do not constitute medical advice or a substitute for individual clinical judgment. Continued is not a clinical healthcare provider; the licensed professional is solely responsible for ensuring that the application of any techniques or information presented is within their legal scope of practice and jurisdictional requirements.
Financial: Lisa Mechler was paid an honorarium for presenting this course. Lisa is a registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance and receives financial compensation for her teaching. Non-financial: Lisa Mechler has no non-financial relationships to disclose.
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