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Continuing Education & Part-time Studies Guide Winter/Spring 2015 continuingeducation@georgiancollege.ca 102 health and wellness programs REFLEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION REFLEXOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA Reflexology is a natural healing method based on the principle that there are reflex points in the feet, hands and ears that correspond to every organ and gland in the body. With hand and finger techniques, reflexology releases stress and tension, improves circulation via accelerating blood flow and helps normalize body functions by releasing toxins. Reflexology – hsci 0022 Fee: $1,552 includes tuition, exam fees, electronic file of binder notes and 12-month RAC membership; additional $75 fee to instructor for six-month review is in addition to the fee. Content includes the vital link, the meridian channels and their relevance in the practice of reflexology; anatomy and physiology of body systems, detailed foot assessment, warm-up, clearing techniques, and presentation of auricular and hand reflexology routines. For details and dates, please see page 34. NOTE: Bring two hand towels, one mat, blanket, two large pillows, and pencil crayons. Please have short finger/toenails. Reflexology certification Requirements • 35-hour course • 15 hours of independent study • 60 practice treatment sessions with documentation • Written exam and practical exam • Six month review of case histories • Additional $75 must be paid to the instructor for review • One year to complete all components health and Wellness PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS YOGA TEAChER TRAINING Interest in yoga continues to grow, along with the demand for qualified instructors. This comprehensive program prepares potential instructors for registration through the Yoga Network of Canada and subsequently, to plan and instruct yoga classes for various groups and levels. Georgian's Yoga Teacher Training program in Orillia has been offered since 2000 and is scheduled in modules over a two-year time frame, Friday evenings and Saturdays, approximately once a month from September to May. In Orangeville, it has been offered since 2010 and is scheduled in a fast-paced format over one year with module one offered October 2013 – March 2014 and module two offered April – August 2014. Friday evening sessions encompass intensive study of asanas (postures) and are reserved for those completing the teacher training program. Most Saturday sessions are open to the public and may be taken individually for personal interest. Georgian College's program is approved by the Yoga Network of Canada. Program modules: year one – fitW 0038 cOURSE cODE cOURSE TITLE pAGE FITW 0002 Yoga Philosophy –– FITW 0003 Theory and Practice of Raja Yoga –– FITW 0004 Pranayama 139 FITW 0006 Esoteric Anatomy 139 FITW 0007 Nutrition for the Practice of Yoga 139 FITW 0008 Communication Skills 139 FITW 0009 Meditation 139 FITW 0040 Basic Anatomy and Physiology for the Practice of Yoga –– Program modules: year two – fitW 0039 cOURSE cODE cOURSE TITLE pAGE FITW 0011 Specialty Yoga 1* –– FITW 0012 Specialty Yoga 2* –– FITW 0010 Yoga and Creativity* –– FITW 0014 Adjunct healing Therapies –– FITW 0015 Guided Imagery –– FITW 0016 Relaxation and Stress Management –– FITW 0017 Diverse Paths to the Sacred –– FITW 0018 Motivation –– FITW 0019 Marketing and Principles of Teaching* –– FITW 0020 Who am I?* –– FITW 0021 Teaching hatha Yoga – Practicum* –– entrance Requirements Two years of general or one year of intense yoga practice and completed application. orillia All Friday classes are 5 – 8 p.m. All Saturday classes are 8:30 – 4 p.m. YEAR ONE ScHEDULE: FITW 0002 FITW 0003 FITW 0040 FITW 0006 FITW 0004 FITW 0007 FITW 0009 FITW 0008 orangeville All Friday classes are 7 – 10 p.m. All Saturday classes are 9 – 5 p.m. * All Friday sessions and some Saturdays are reserved for those completing the entire Teacher Training Program. Ninety per cent attendance is required for certification and for progress from year one to year two. YOu MIGhT ALSO BE inteRested in... Health Coach............... 103