Yoga for First Responders

Course overview

This 1-hour online course provides the learner with the necessary training to understand how the biology of the stress response impacts emergency personnel. Learners will explore yoga practices that can be used to support first responders to reduce stress, prevent injury, and increase wellness. OBJECTIVES OF COURSE: At the end of this 1hour training course, the learner will be able to: -Identify key concepts that support the relevance of yoga practice for first responders -Recognize the benefits of yoga practice and how it can relieve stress -Practice yoga breathwork -Explore yoga practices to increase resiliency, self-regulation, and relaxation -Identify approaches to yoga practice appropriate for first responders