Hatha Yoga Tools for Regulation and Mind–Body Balance
Learn how Hatha Yoga influences the autonomic nervous system and apply breath, movement, and relaxation to reduce stress, improve recovery, and support mind–body balance through safe, adaptable practices.
What you'll learn
- Understand how Hatha Yoga influences the autonomic nervous system and stress response
- Use breathwork, movement sequencing, and relaxation to support down‑regulation or activation
- Design safe, level‑appropriate practices for different bodies, goals, and mobility levels
- Identify contraindications and adapt poses for pain, fatigue, or limited mobility
Skills you'll gain
- Explain how Hatha Yoga influences the autonomic nervous system
- Use breathwork and sequencing to shift autonomic nervous system state (down‑regulation or activation)
- Adapt poses and practices safely for pain, fatigue, or limited mobility
- Cue foundational Hatha Yoga poses with attention to alignment and safety
- Design sequences that integrate pranayama, relaxation, and mindfulness for different goals
- Identify common contraindications and red flags in yoga practice
- Apply yoga‑based tools to support nervous system balance, resilience, and whole‑person well‑being
- Guide clients through common misalignments toward safer joint mechanics and movement efficiency
Prerequisites
- • Some prior experience in bodywork, movement instruction, or patient care is recommended
- • Basic familiarity with yoga or therapeutic exercise is helpful but not strictly required
Who this course is for
- → Massage therapists
- → Manual therapists
- → Physical therapists
- → Athletic trainers
- → Chiropractors
- → Yoga instructors
- → Fitness instructors
- → Healthcare professionals interested in yoga for nervous system regulation
Provider
Coursera
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