Yoga Therapy for ALL podcast
As yoga therapists, we are often called upon to offer therapeutic yoga for mood disorders in health care, or residential settings like detention centers, disordered eating clinics, and halfway houses, where yoga may be prescribed but not chosen by those we serve. In these environments yoga may seem inaccessible or weird or just plain boring. We know that yoga is effective for mood regulation. In this scientific review of yoga and depression, The Efficacy of Yoga as a Form of Treatment for Depression, the abstract states: "...it can be concluded that the yoga interventions were effective in reducing depression." Still, for some, yoga sounds too difficult, or even elitist. How do we make yoga accessible and acceptable and fun? Thursday, [...]
LIVE with Amy: Yoga & Mental Health on Meru Talks
ZoomOnline Registration Amy joins Maiju Pohjola of Meru Health (SF, Denver, Helsinki) for a lively discussion about how yoga can help support our personal and collective mental health. Register free for a LIVE, experiential talk on Zoom Wednesday, August 25 10am PT/1PM ET We are all aware of the scope of the mental health crisis right now, and the need for more effective and accessible treatment methods. While the importance of integrating movement into depression and anxiety treatments is becoming more mainstream, Amy has taught about yoga’s healing powers for nearly three decades. Amy will discuss her experiences with Annie Browning LIVE with Q & A. In this live, experiential Zoom session Amy will tap into scientifically proven [...]
LIVE Webinar: Yoga for Depression as Alzheimer’s Prevention
Online Registration Tuesday, September 28, 2021 4pm PT/5pm MT/6pm CT/7pm ET Research shows a strong relationship between depression and Alzheimer's disease. In fact, a history of major depression is a risk factor for later development of Alzheimer's disease. And those with dementia often develop symptoms of both depression and anxiety. Luckily, yoga has been proven to be an effective lifestyle modality to manage depressive symptoms. I am grateful to be a part of this, as I'm passionate about supporting treatments for #AlzheimersDisease. The loss of my mother’s memory and the changes in her personality were painful for us all. In the middle stage, she was more loving than she had ever been. As her disease progressed and [...]
“Yoga to Manage Your Mood” Immersion Retreat LIVE ONLINE
Yogaville Satchidananda Ashram 108 Yogaville Way, Buckingham, VA, United StatesOnline Registration The only constant is change, and sometimes this can be perturbing, uncomfortable, difficult. Need tools to help? The LifeForce Yoga to Manage Your Mood Immersion retreat is LIVE ONLINE! For ALL bodies and ALL levels. 🤸♀️ Treat yourself to a vibrant community retreat. Spend a weekend full of laughter, stories, love, and accessible yoga with the author of the new Yoga for Your Mood Deck: 52 Ways to Shift Depression and Anxiety, and Yoga for Depression, and discover evidence-based Yoga practices for managing your mood. Learn easy techniques to energize and elevate depressed moods; relax and calm anxiety; integrate your your current state and bring balance to your emotional body. LifeForce Yoga® interweaves the power of [...]
2021 IFS Annual Conference (Internal Family Systems Therapy)
Denver, COOnline Registration The IFS Conference offers three days of workshops and programming to those interested in learning about or expanding their knowledge of the IFS Model. For more information about IFS, visit the website HERE. Information about the conference is HERE. The combination of IFS and LFY provide just the tools we need to slow down and tune in! In the process of learning LFY practices to help clients self-regulate, increase self-efficacy and self-compassion, you will connect to the wholeness and healing capacity within yourself. Return home empowered with your own practice, a better understanding of the IFS model, and ready to share these tools with your clients. All bodies and abilities welcome! Mental and physical health [...]
Yoga, Mental Health, and What Science Has to Say
Yoga Alliance VA, United StatesOnline Registration Depression is one of the most common mental health challenges in the world. This research workshop will focus on depressive mood and ways that yoga has been scientifically shown to support mental health. Amy will discuss her experience with yoga and depression and some of the science behind it all with Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa. Dr. Khalsa reviews the scientific rationale related to yoga and depressive mood. Amy shares the yogic practices that saved her life, and can support folks who are experiencing depressive mood. October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month—a time to increase awareness of and conversations around mental health. This month, Yoga Alliance is launching a new series of [...]
Yoga for Depression and Anxiety Live Virtual Workshop
ZoomOnline Registration Join Amy LIVE ONLINE for the Yoga for Depression and Anxiety module of the Inner Peace Yoga Therapy training program, with the individual weekend rate. For thousands of years, yogis have understood what current research in neurobiology and clinical observations are demonstrating — that, working with a body and breath-based practice, we can manage our moods. LifeForce Yoga interweaves the power of this ancient discipline with current scientific findings to help you release what’s no longer serving you. No previous experience necessary- no pretzel poses. This training incorporates breathing, postures, meditation techniques and other experiential yogic tools for mood management in order to work therapeutically with individuals and groups. Explore evidence-based yogic tools, designed to [...]
Yogic Applications for Psycho-Emotional States: In Studio & LiveStream
Soul of Yoga 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, CA, United StatesOnline Registration December 1-3, 2021 Soul of Yoga in Encinitas, CA Amy begins the 2021 10-day Soul of Wellness Module, with Yogic Applications for Psycho-Emotional States This is a hybrid offering. Join us live in California or online from home. During this unique time in our world more and more people are reporting feeling anxious, stressed, angry, depressed and exhausted. Yoga practices can help balance these moods and provide tools to better navigate our difficult times, and Amy will share her evidenced-based protocols on how to use Yogic tools of pranayama, asana, mantra, mudra and simple meditations to help you and your students who are experiencing situational and chronic psycho-emotional challenges and imbalances. Teaching through the lenses [...]
Yoga for Your Mood HYBRID Workshop
Yoga Connection 3929 East Pima, Tucson, AZ, United StatesSpend an afternoon full of laughter, stories, love, and accessible yoga with Amy Weintraub. For ALL bodies and levels. 🧰 Learn accessible skills that support emotional balance, soothe anxiety, elevate mood, reduce fatigue. These tools can increase ease and clarity. 🤸♀️ Treat yourself to a vibrant community afternoon - in Tucson. Amy, who's recent offering, Amazon's #1 Yoga for Your Mood card deck, is also the author of the groundbreaking book, Yoga for Depression. amyweintraub.com
Yoga & Movement at Psychotherapy Networkers Symposium
Online Registration In addition to my workshop on March 10, I'll be leading the morning yoga, meditation and movement sessions on the 11th & 12th. Stay tuned for more! Psychotherapy Networker Symposium is the Most Celebrated Annual Gathering for Psychotherapists! March 10–13, 2022 For 44 years, the annual Networker Symposium has been inspiring dedicated therapists with new, practical insights from the world's leading clinical experts. Join a warm community of like-minded professionals who share your passion for creating change. Plus, you’ll earn up to a year’s worth of CE hours! Choose the Live Experience in Washington, DC, or stream the Virtual Symposium Experience. Register Here before January 31 for early bird price! 800-844-8260 Amy Weintraub, MFA, [...]