yoga therapist - Waukegan, IL , USA, United States - Sanford Federal

    Sanford Federal
    Sanford Federal Waukegan, IL , USA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Sanford Federal, Inc. is a global defense solution provider based in Virginia, working with the U.S. government and its allies to deliver comprehensive solutions with a focus on effectiveness and security.
    Through all the strategic business units, Sanford Federal, Inc. delivers defense solutions and provides professional services, construction & infrastructure, and security & military products & services.

    Title: Yoga Therapist

    Requirements:

    - Conduct 11 1-hour yoga therapy sessions per week for veterans at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center

    - Tailor sessions to needs of patients, incorporating gentle movement, breathing, relaxation, and meditation techniques

    - Make sessions accessible for patients with physical limitations

    - Have certification as a yoga therapist from a 200-hour Registered Yoga School (RYS) training program

    - Have minimum 2000 hours and 5 years' experience teaching yoga to mental health inpatients at VA hospitals

    - Have certification in chronic pain, trauma, and mental health

    - Provide veteran-focused services with trauma-informed training

    - Incorporate 5 key practices: Discipline, Breathing, Posture, Meditation, Gratitude

    - Provide beginner level Hatha-based yoga therapy for veterans

    - Supply all necessary labor, materials, transportation, and supervision

    Tasks:

    - Plan and conduct 11 weekly 1-hour yoga therapy sessions tailored for veterans

    - Guide patients through gentle mindful movement, breathing, relaxation and meditation

    - Modify poses and exercises to accommodate patients' physical limitations

    - Employ trauma-informed teaching approaches sensitive to veterans' needs

    - Collaborate with VA staff to coordinate session schedules and patient needs

    - Maintain up-to-date certifications and knowledge of yoga therapy practices

    - Provide all necessary equipment and materials for sessions

    Qualifications:

    - 200-hour Registered Yoga School (RYS) certification

    - Minimum 2000 hours and 5 years' experience teaching yoga to mental health inpatients at VA hospitals

    - Certification in chronic pain, trauma, and mental health

    - Knowledge of beginner level Hatha yoga therapy tailored for veterans

    - Strong verbal communication and patient education skills

    - Ability to tailor sessions to patients' needs and limitations

    - Commitment to professional ethics and safety

    - Reliable transportation to deliver on-site services

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