Theoretical and practical approach
A seminar aimed at yoga teachers and hands-on therapists. Participants will learn how to use and adapt asanas that help in the treatment of injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Led by Dimitris Kokinakis - Spine Therapist and Christos Fydanis - Yoga teacher and Thai Masseur.
How can yoga help treat chronic injuries and conditions?
Knowledge of symptoms can lead to the correct choice of body positions so that the practitioner can experience immediate relief from symptoms and ultimately lead to treatment of the cause. The methodology we will follow in this seminar is based on the theory of the so-called "triangles of ailments". According to this, the geometry of the body is divided into individual triangles which lead us to the source of the pain (cause) and projected onto the body (effect). For example, a severe childhood injury to my right knee may have resulted in an imbalance of the pelvic triangle, which will lead to an imbalance of the shoulder triangle resulting in my having severe headaches as an adult because of my neck!
In these two days we will learn to identify and assess various common conditions found in practitioners and adapt the physical postures of yoga using props and variation of postures to allow them to experience the beneficial effects of each asana.
The seminar is divided into 3 main parts:
Anatomy and Kinesiology
Ways of strengthening the muscular system and muscle elasticity
Practical exercise of asanas
The main conditions we will analyze are:
Spine diseases:
- Spondylolysis - Spondylolisthesis
- Arthritis
- Disc herniation - Rheumatism - Slipped disc
- Irolagonitis
- Pelvic floor balancing
- Rib conditions
Disorders of the shoulder
- Frozen shoulder
- Tearing of the Tendon of the Transverse Humerus
- Suprascapular syndrome
- Rotator cuff syndrome
Diseases of the knee
- Meniscus tear
- Lateral knee ligaments
- Osteochondritis
Neck
- Dizziness
- Neck immobility
- Neck pain
- Hollow neck
- Straightening
Carpal tunnel
Pre-requirement: this seminar is open to everyone, as long as you have an interest in Yoga, and some basic foundations in anatomy. Individual practitioners are also welcome to join for the sake of their own knowledge.
Cost: 120€
The price of this workshop has been made particularly affordable - taking into account the knowledge and preparation required during these two days - so that as many yoga teachers and therapists as possible have access to it.
For this reason, a 50% deposit (60€) will be requested upon registration, which is non-refundable even in case of early cancellation. The remaining 50% (60€) will be due on the first day of the workshop.
If you do not reside in Agios Nikolaos, we have accommodation options for you. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Food options: you will be offered a food option during these two days for lunch. A member of our team will go and collect homemade food from our favourite local eateries in exchange for a financial contribution (between €5 and €10 depending on what you choose)