Parkinson's Disease (PD) affects the lives of nearly 1 million Americans. It is a chronic illness both progressive in nature and without a cure.
Join certified yoga therapist Char Grossman and become part of a supportive community of like-minded yoga teachers, therapists, care partners, fitness coaches, and other helping professionals. Learn hands-on, adaptive, therapeutic movement techniques to create a highly specialized mind and body class for people with Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders.
Through discussions, lectures, and experiential practices including breathwork, asana, and mindful meditation, you:
- Expand your understanding of PD, including motor and non-motor symptoms
- Discover how to apply neuroplasticity principles for mind-body benefits
- Experience adaptive therapeutic yoga and movements for clients with PD
- Learn to teach safety and injury-prevention techniques for people with PD
Return home ready to launch inclusive and effective mindful movement classes in your community.
Certified yoga therapists, yoga teachers, healthcare providers, fitness coaches, care partners, and others who have an interest are all welcome. Prior yoga experience is not necessary.