Yoga in the Treatment of Depression

INTENSIVE COURSE

22-23 February 2025

Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

Spanish
Language

2 DAYS
(16-Hrs)

Theorico-
Practical

Spanish
Language

2 DAYS
(16-Hrs)

Regular
(In-person)

Theorico-
Practical

YOGA in the

treatment of

DEPRESSION

22-23 February 2025

Santiago de Compostela (Spain)

2 DAYS
(16-Hrs)

Spanish
Language

Regular
(In-person)

Theorico-
Practical

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This two-day intensive course offers a comprehensive approach to depression and its treatment with yoga. Designed for yoga teachers, mental health professionals, and individuals seeking relief from depression, the program delves into both the theoretical and practical aspects of yoga’s therapeutic potential. Through a blend of yogic philosophy, scientific research, and hands-on practice, participants will gain a profound understanding of the physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying depression described in yoga psychology, as well as acquire a repertoire of yogic techniques to alleviate these conditions.

Course Highlights

Understand the causes and mechanisms of depression according to yoga psychology.
Stay up to date with the latest scientific findings.
Learn the best yogic techniques for the treatment of depression.
Apply yogic knowledge for a more peaceful and happy life.

The course Yoga in the treatment of Depression is part of the Indo-European Initiative for Mental Health which aims to promote the dialogue, cooperation and research between ancient disciplines like Yoga, Ayurveda or Buddhism and modern Psychology, for joint advancements in the field of Mental Health.

This course is designed for:

People suffering from Depression who want to improve their condition and mental health.

Mental Health professionals interested in understanding the yogic approach to mood disorders and its potential in clinical application.

Yoga Teachers and Practitioners wishing to expand their knowledge about yogic psychology and its practical implementation.

Anyone searching to reduce depression or related affective states experienced in daily life.

The course Yoga in the treatment of Depression is an Intensive Course of 20 hours duration, imparted in two days. The course will start on Saturday 1 February at 9 a.m. and will conclude the next day, Sunday, at 9 p.m. The detailed program is given below:

THEORETICAL SYLLABUS

The theoretical part of this course will investigate the causes of depression described in yogic psychology and philosophy, as well as the mechanisms responsible of its symptomatic manifestation.

Another strong point of focus will be the exposition and examination of the latest scientific findings of research investigating the effects of yogic practices on depression and related disorders.

PRACTICAL SYLLABUS

Students will learn how to practice and implement -in personal and clinical settings- the yogic techniques prescribed for the treatment of depression and related disorders. Each of the taught practices will be accompanied by a detailed examination of its effect and mechanisms.

Most of the practices will be of easy performance,accessible to all publics. While their execution during the curse is non-mandatory, students doing so, should communicate any medical condition to the teacher in view of contraindications and adecuate adjustments.

COURSE SCHEDULE

Day 1 (7/12/2024)

Saturday


9.00	Course Opening
9.30	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga I Academic Session
10.30	Break
10.45	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga II Academic Session
11.45	Break
12.00	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga III Academic Session
13.00	Yogic Techniques Practical Session
14.00	Lunch Break


9.00	Course Opening
9.30	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga I Academic Session
10.30	Break
10.45	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga II Academic Session
11.45	Break
12.00	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga III Academic Session
13.00	Yogic Techniques Practical Session
14.00	Lunch Break

Day 2 (8/12/2024)

Saturday


9.00	Course Opening
9.30	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga I Academic Session
10.30	Break
10.45	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga II Academic Session
11.45	Break
12.00	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga III Academic Session
13.00	Yogic Techniques Practical Session
14.00	Lunch Break


9.00	Course Opening
9.30	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga I Academic Session
10.30	Break
10.45	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga II Academic Session
11.45	Break
12.00	Stress and Anxiety according to Yoga III Academic Session
13.00	Yogic Techniques Practical Session
14.00	Lunch Break

Dr. Rodrigo E. Vicente Ketele (Yogacharya)

Ph.D. in Yogic Science

The course Stress and Anxiety management through Yoga is imparted by Yogacharya Dr. Rodrigo Erwin Vicente Ketele, an experienced teacher and researcher in the field of yoga and psychology. After completing his Bachellor degree in Yoga and Psychology from the Indian university Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, he was awarded gold medallist for his M.Sc studies on Human Consciousness and Yogic Science by Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar. Posteriorly, at the same university, he joined as a research scholar, investigating the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders by yogic parameters and practices and which’s results lead to the award of his doctoral degree, Ph.D. in Yogic Science.

Santiago de Compostela

(Spain)

The exact location of the course will be released shortly

CERTIFICATION

All the participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Assistance to the Intensive Course Yoga in the treatment of Depression, oficially issued by Pramana International Institute.

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