Sensory Integrative Approach to Yoga Retreat in Aruba

Presenter: Amber Ramseyer, MS, OTR/L, SWC, CYT  Host: Kim Reese OTD, MOTR/L, RYT
December 12-17th, 2019 (5 online seminars throughout 2020)
Island Yoga in Aruba
$2750 shared villa, $2995 private room

Come learn and live life with us! Boutique Learning Experience presents Sensory Integrative Approach to Yoga Retreat. This course is endorsed by the World Federation of Occupational Therapy! Dive deep into the neurophysiology of the body and how yoga postures, breath work and meditation impact the body and mind as a whole. Help children (can be applied to adults) be active participants in increasing awareness of their bodies, ability to focus, calm, attend, and learn to respond to their self  and the environment rather than react. Learning modalities include videos, case studies, lectures, positioning & alignment labs, adaption and modification labs and small group activities. This 6 day 5 night retreat is balanced with enriching your mind body and spirit by including optional mindfulness activities for you the practitioner, networking, nutritious food, adventures and relaxation time by the pool or pristine ocean. Start each day with yoga or other mindfulness practices followed by 3-5 hours of continuing education a day for total of 20 hours onsite! Find your life balance on a work trip with us! Continue learning collaboratively over the following year with 5 online seminars with the group discussing new ideas, what worked, what did not, what’s new in the research… The possibilities are endless!  Reserve your spot now with only $500 deposit! Mention HolisticOT and we will provide an additional $100 savings when booked in July! Please note the greatest savings is to book with a friend (save 10%) this special ends August 5th! To reserve your spot, more information, details, FAQs and daily schedule: https://boutiquelearningexperience.com/sensory-integration-and-yoga/

Objectives: 
1. Identify and differentiate sensory integration philosophy and history  
2. Identify and differentiate yoga philosophy and history  
3. Recognize the relationship between sensory integration and yoga
4. Identify mindfulness intervention and breathing techniques, and recognize the impact on the brain and body  
5. Differentiate positioning and alignment to safely use yoga as a modality  
6. Knowledge of adaptions and modifications to allow for every child to access poses  
7. Demonstrate sensory-based yoga intervention technique

Amber Ramseyer is an occupational therapist who currently works at Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) in Torrance CA, an internationally renowned pediatric clinic specializing in sensory integration theory and intervention as originated by A. Jean Ayres. She has advanced training and certification in sensory integration and administration of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests as well as advanced certification in swallowing assessment and intervention.  Amber is a published author of the book;  A Therapist’s Guide to Yoga in Pediatrics: A Sensory Based Approach. Amber has completed her 200 hour yoga certification and is certified to teach yoga for children with special needs. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Grand Valley State University and her Master of Science degree from Western Michigan University. Amber was born in the midwest and currently resides in Redondo Beach, CA. She loves being active, yoga, hiking, paddle-boarding, and spending time with her dog, Tait.

BLE is a company created by OT’s for OT’s and practitioners! We value your wellbeing & life balance, we strive to address you, the therapist, from a holistic perspective while learning key strategies to help the people with whom we have the privilege of helping. Retreat is hosted by Kim Reese OTD, MOTR/L, RYT, CEO and founder of Boutique Learning Experience. https://boutiquelearningexperience.com