Medical education: yoga for wellbeing & Social Change
yoga for wellbeing & Social Change
The aim of these university-credited medical education courses is to explore the practice of yoga as a tool for enhanced wellbeing and personal development, and as a possible tool for social change within education, healthcare and social care settings.
Previously offered at Queen Mary University London and currently offered at The University of Bristol in collaboration with The National Centre for Integrative Medicine and also at the universities of Glasgow and Nottingham, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students gain an overview of the historical, spiritual, philosophical and therapeutic aspects of the yoga tradition while learning about the evidence basis supporting the practice for a multitude of physical and mental health conditions. Participants graduate as informed advocates for yoga as a low-cost adjunct and preventative practice that has the potential to change public health at all levels whilst having learned profound tools for self awareness, self care and self compassion.
These SSCs have a powerful and proven track record of improving wellbeing and educating students on a whole-person view of health. To date, over 650 students have taken part and 100% of students surveyed say that it has positively impacted them.
To bring them to your university or to find out more, download the info pack below.
testimonials
“I wanted to thank you once again for such a wonderful two weeks, I experienced the most joy I have since starting this degree so I feel very grateful for your teaching.”
“I strongly recommend this course for students who are struggling within themselves, whether that’s physical, mental or spiritual. This course truly shows you the keys to cultivating skills that will assist you throughout your lifetime and guide you through tough times.”
“The course is brilliant. I’m so happy that our university gives us an opportunity to learn about different ways of taking care of our wellbeing, physical and mental health.”
“It has been such an incredibly emotional journey over the past few weeks!! Just to see the changes in myself and that growth has been incredible!!! I am incredibly grateful for what you have taught us and hope to carry on my yoga practice, breathwork and meditation! Thank you!”