This 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.
Course created on February 18, 2021
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, 01627; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), CE Broker #20-772683; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Health And Wellness
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.
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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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, while also valuing evidence-based practice, Lisa is excited to share how the principles of yoga can benefit our adult patients.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
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CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.0 hours, Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy (SC) category/categories. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina, CE Broker may be of interest to you.

International Association for Continuing Education and Training
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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
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