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Mindful Movement & Yoga for Health

A Cultural Exchange with Cuban Physical Therapists & Movement Experts

Starts Jan 5, 2025
1,650 US dollars
Havana , Cuba

Service Description

The workshop component of this has been submitted for approval to the NJBPTE for 12.0 CEs.* This excursion and workshop is an immersive educational experience that combines evidence-based yoga and mindfulness practices with a cultural exchange in the vibrant setting of Cuba. The 12-hours of workshops, will be spread over five days, with many including Cuban physical therapists and movement experts, including yoga and dance instructors. Participants will engage in lectures, hands-on labs, and cultural activities, gaining practical insights into the intersection of yoga, mindfulness, physical therapy, and Cuban movement traditions. Every day, participants will tour and engage with locals so that they leave with an appreciation of Cuba's history and culture, including nature, food, coffee, music, and art. Please refer to the itinerary and FAQs for additional details. *Before traveling to Cuba, participants must view several assigned videos on Cuba’s history and demographics, its complex relationship with the US, and the influence of the African Diaspora in Cuban culture. Additionally, participants must attend a 30-minute Zoom meeting, time TBD, to review and discuss cultural competence and travel logistics. Educational Objectives By the end of this excursion, participants will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the challenges and strategies for implementing movement and injury prevention education in underserved populations. • Apply core-centric movement principles, incorporating concepts of strength, flexibility, diaphragmatic function, and chakra theory into re • Identify common injuries associated with dance and yoga and implement • Integrate mindfulness techniques and cultural insights from the Cuban experience into professional practice to enhance patient/client care and teaching methods.


Upcoming Sessions


Contact Details

201-375-3370

info@yogianatomy.com

4 Tiffany Drive, Livingston, NJ, USA


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