Wellpark College of Natural Therapies
Auckland, New Zealand
http://www.wellpark.co.nz/

Yoga Practice for Self Development

The physical practices of yoga include asana (postures), pranayama (breath control) and cleansing processes (shad kriya). This course focuses on the practice of asana and how it can benefit all types of people. Students learn the correct application of asana and how to incorporate it into their personal lives. They also gain practical experience in teaching asana classes. The controlled use ......
 

In this practical course students will apply yoga theory to their own personal practice. The student is guided in the methods of meditation and the physical practice of yoga asana. ...
 

Asana practices are designed to develop and strengthen the mind-body connection. Particular asana types have different mental effects, creating awareness and focus on the body to develop mental concentration. This is an opportunity to deepen personal practice and experience a range of asana practices to use effectively in therapeutic applications. The controlled use of breath has been develo......
 

Yoga has a unique and integral approach to psychology. Students learn how this psychology can be applied in practice, and how it forms the basis for teaching and therapy. Traditionally, students of yoga would seek a guru (personal teacher and guide) in order to learn the full potential of a yogic practice. This course offers the student an understanding of this ancient system and how it can ......
 

Applied Yoga Therapy (1) Students will understand disease according to yogic concepts. Students create the model of Yoga Therapy accoring to the changes in the state of dosha,cosha,chakra and agni in relation to modern pathology of disease. Correct use of all the practices of yoga (asana, pranayama, meditation and shad kriyas) in yoga therapy is described and demonstrated as they apply in ......
 

The effect of stress in a modern lifestyle is well known. Learn simple techniques that grant a greater awareness of the peace within. These can be imparted to clients, friends and family for the well-being of all. The healing power of yoga is now being realised in its application to modern-day disease states. The use of asana, pranayama and mind control allows clients to free themselves from......
 

Advanced Yoga Practice unfolds the Vedanta philosophy which identifies the concept of mind and self. Students use practices of yoga for purifying the mind and experiencing bliss. Ancient streams adapted in modern practice. The philosophies of Hatha Yoga, Yoga Vashista, Gherenda Samhita, Shiva Samhita, etc. are described in relation to the modern adaption of yoga. Practices mentioned in these ph......
 

This course will enable the student to access and apply information related to medicinal plants within a clinical setting. The student will examine the role of herbal materia medica texts in the development of medical herbalism throughout history and learn how to extract information from the texts. The student will gather detailed information on many herbs, including the herbal description, act......
 

The student gains a basic knowledge of homeopathic history, philosophy and first principles together with the skills necessary to prescribe homoeopathy as part of naturopathic practice. The course also includes practical use of homoeopathic remedies in acute conditions. Homeopathy is a system of medicine that treats the body by using remedies specially chosen for individuals according to their ......
 

Students observe, question and examine clients. They formulate diagnoses and treatment plans from the information obtained, together with a rationale based on traditional indications and current research The recommendations are given to clients under the supervision of a clinical supervisor and other clinical tutors. Students also present case analyses in written form to the class for discussi......
 

Applied Herbal and Naturopathic Therapeutics (1) Students learn to combine and apply herbal and homeopathic medicine in a clinical environment. They learn the principles of herbal therapeutics and learn to apply herbal medicine to a range of health disorders covering several body systems. They differentiate between herbal and orthodox management of disease and between the acute and chronic man......
 

In this course students are actively involved in growing herbs and maintaining a garden. They learn organic cultivation, different growing methods and the principles of wildcrafting. Environmental factors in the cultivation of selected medicinal herb are discussed. The equipment for cultivation, harvesting and preparation of medicinal plants is described and demonstrated.Students explore the ba......
 

Students identify selected plants and the medicinal plants used in medical herbalism and learn how plants are classified according to botanical keys and terms. the description of the active constituents of medicinal plants is given in relation to their potential benefits. Routes of administration of herbs are also covered. Pharmacological actions in herbal medicine are also studied. ...
 

Students gain the experience of practising therapeutic massage in a professional clinical environment under the supervision of experienced practitioners. Modern Massage therapists have an obligation to maintain sound and competant business principles within their professional practice. Students gain a sound background in the legal and financial requirements as well as an appreciation of othe......
 

In order for human movement to take place more than 660 muscles in the human body must generate forces. These forces act on the body’s bony lever system to cause one or more bones to move about their joint axis. The bulk of the work of a massage pratitioner involves the manipulation of the soft tissues. An understanding of how the different systems in the body are affected by training and physi......
 

The student is introduced to the principles of healing touch and the importance of communicating through the hands. The student experiences the benefits of relaxation massage both in giving and receiving. Massage accessories, such as oils, tables, and draping considerations, are demonstrated in detail. The student is given an understanding of the way in which massage can be utilised as a healin......
 

Craniosacral Therapy 2 An exploration of the relationship between the fluids and the tissues, this course takes the student deeper into the world of the subtle flows and gives an opportunity to experience the way in which these can be restricted in the body. There is an opportunity to expand the protocols to include the viscero-cranium as well as the neuro-cranium. Craniosacral Therapy 3 ......
 

Ayurveda Lifestyle Management (1) In this course students analyse patterns of Doshas and state of Agni in pulse and tongue analysis. They carry out a basic Ayurvedic massage; demonstrate the yogic techniques for the basic Ayurvedic constitutional types, apply a basic range of Ayurvedic herbs in an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Practice and examine Ayurvedic traditional practices including Jyotish Astrol......
 

In Ayurveda, the human constitution is divided into three main types. You will learn the characteristics and manifestations of these three constitutions. You will also have the opportunity to analyse and explore your own constitution, as well as those of friends and family. Students develop self-understanding and create meaningful relationships with the surrounding environment. ...
 

In this course students discuss the role of philosophy in the development of Ayurveda. They analyse personal Ayurvedic constitutional types and basic physiological functions from an Ayurvedic perspective and apply the concept of Agni (fire element) in the context of digestion and metabolism. Students design daily and seasonal routines for personal health maintenance and learn to distinguish bet......
 

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