This course is intended to train the volunteers for Palliative care through Yoga. The course is divided into theory and practical. The theory part will give knowledge about Palliative care, and the symptoms targeted in palliative care. It will focus on understanding the yogic view of palliative care, and the similarities between the concept of palliative care and yogic therapy. The course will train the aspirants to understand the mainstream and yogic approach to palliation. It will give a deeper understanding of the yogic concept of disease, suffering, and the Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) to improve the Quality of Life (QOL) and well-being in subjects receiving palliative care. It will also include the importance of spirituality and the role of different streams of yoga in uplifting the overall status of subjects under palliation. The other part of the course will concentrate on practical sessions involving, loosening, Asanas, Pranayama, evolved techniques of yoga, and relaxation.
Yoga Volunteers for Palliative Care - Part 1
AICTE and Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthan via Swayam
Overview
Syllabus
Theory Modules:• Week 1 –Module 1 – Understanding Palliative careModule 2 – Current Indian Scenario for Palliative care & its future• Week 2 –Module 3 – Introduction to Symptoms in Palliative Care and its managementModule 4 – Pain in Palliative care and its Management – IModule 5 – Pain in Palliative care and its Management – II• Week 3 –Module 6 – Fatigue in Palliative care and its Management – IModule 7 – Fatigue in Palliative care and its Management – II• Week 4 –Module 8 – Cachexia in Palliative CareModule 9 – Management of Cachexia• Week 5 –Module 10 – Dyspnoea in Palliative Care and its ManagementModule 11 –Yogic Concept of diet and its Relevance in Palliative Care• Week 6 –Module 12 – Yogic view of Palliative careModule 13 – Palliative DietModule 14 – Palliative Diet• Week 7 –Module 15 – Concept of Integrated Approach of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) for Palliative CareModule 16 – Introduction to Asana, Pranayama, and their role in Palliative careModule 17 – Introduction to Meditation and role of Meditation in Palliative care• Week 8 –Module 18 – Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT) for Palliative careModule 19 – Cyclic Meditation (CM) for Palliative careModule 20 – Summarised evidence of Integration of Yoga and Palliative Care
Practical Module:• Week 9 –Module 21 – Sukshma Vyayama I (Neck Movements –Shoulder Movements,Elbow Movements Wrist Movements , Finger Movements).Module 22 – Sukshma Vyayama II (Sitting Hip Movements , Knee Movements,Knee cap tightening, Ankle Movements, Toe Movements).• Week 10 –Module 23 – Breathing Practice I (Hands in and out breathing, Hand stretch breathing, Ankle stretch breathing).Module 24 –. Breathing Practice II (Tiger breathing, Shashankasana breathing, Setubhandasana breathing).Module 25 – Chair Surya Namaskar• Week 11 –Module 26 – Asana I – Tadasana, Arda Kati Chakrasana, Kati ChakrasanaModule 27- Asana II- Vakrasana, Janushirshasana, Bhadhakonasana, SukhasanaModule 28 – Asana III – Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Ardha Shalabhasana• Week 12 –Module 29 – Asana IV -– Shavasana, Straight leg raising, Lumbar Stretch, Pavanamukthasana.Module 30 – Relaxation - Instant Relaxation Technique (IRT) & Quick Relaxation Technique (QRT), Deep Relaxation Technique (DRT).Module 31 – Pranayama I – Sectional Breathing (Vibhagiya Pranayama), Surya Anuloma – Viloma, Chandra Anuloma – Viloma• Week 13 –Module 32 – Pranayama II – Nadishuddi, Seetali, Shitkari, Sadantha.Module 33 Pranayama III – Bhrahmari, NadanusandhanaModule 34 – Pranic Energization Technique (PET)• Week 14 –Module 35 – Mind Sound Resonance Technique IModule 36 – Mind Sound Resonance Technique II• Week 15 –Module 37 – Cyclic Meditation IModule 38 – Cyclic Meditation II• Week 16 –Module 39 – Overall IAYT ModuleModule 40 – Overall IAYT Module
Practical Module:• Week 9 –Module 21 – Sukshma Vyayama I (Neck Movements –Shoulder Movements,Elbow Movements Wrist Movements , Finger Movements).Module 22 – Sukshma Vyayama II (Sitting Hip Movements , Knee Movements,Knee cap tightening, Ankle Movements, Toe Movements).• Week 10 –Module 23 – Breathing Practice I (Hands in and out breathing, Hand stretch breathing, Ankle stretch breathing).Module 24 –. Breathing Practice II (Tiger breathing, Shashankasana breathing, Setubhandasana breathing).Module 25 – Chair Surya Namaskar• Week 11 –Module 26 – Asana I – Tadasana, Arda Kati Chakrasana, Kati ChakrasanaModule 27- Asana II- Vakrasana, Janushirshasana, Bhadhakonasana, SukhasanaModule 28 – Asana III – Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Ardha Shalabhasana• Week 12 –Module 29 – Asana IV -– Shavasana, Straight leg raising, Lumbar Stretch, Pavanamukthasana.Module 30 – Relaxation - Instant Relaxation Technique (IRT) & Quick Relaxation Technique (QRT), Deep Relaxation Technique (DRT).Module 31 – Pranayama I – Sectional Breathing (Vibhagiya Pranayama), Surya Anuloma – Viloma, Chandra Anuloma – Viloma• Week 13 –Module 32 – Pranayama II – Nadishuddi, Seetali, Shitkari, Sadantha.Module 33 Pranayama III – Bhrahmari, NadanusandhanaModule 34 – Pranic Energization Technique (PET)• Week 14 –Module 35 – Mind Sound Resonance Technique IModule 36 – Mind Sound Resonance Technique II• Week 15 –Module 37 – Cyclic Meditation IModule 38 – Cyclic Meditation II• Week 16 –Module 39 – Overall IAYT ModuleModule 40 – Overall IAYT Module
Taught by
Dr Manjunath N K | Dr Vijaya Majumdar | Dr Ritesh C
