Yoga Foundations for Nurses
Discover how to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance patient care with our online Yoga Foundations for Nurses course.
Designed specifically for nurses, this comprehensive program blends restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, breathwork, and practical clinical application to support nervous system regulation and safe integration into holistic nursing practice.
Yoga is not about flexibility — it is about regulation. When your body is calm and grounded, your ability to be present, focused, and compassionate with patients expands.
Led by experts Jim Keegan and Dr. Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN, this course offers 8 contact hours approved by the American Holistic Nursing Association (AHNA). Join our next cohort to build confidence in both your personal and clinical practice.
Register today and begin restoring from the inside out.
Applied Modern Yoga Philosophy: 8 Limbs of Yoga – (2 Hours)
· Explore the 8 Limbs and how to apply them to modern nursing and daily living
· Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas, Pranayama, Dharana, Dhyana, Pratyahara, Samadhi in day-to-day life
Therapeutics of Yoga – (2 Hours)
· Psychosomatic healing & nervous system adaptation
· Evidence-informed benefits of yoga for nurses
· Ergonomics, alignment, and posture for injury prevention
· Yoga approaches for chronic pain support
Application of Yoga (4 Hours)
· Restorative Yoga (60 minutes)
· Myofascial Release (60 Minutes)
· Yoga Nidra (30 Minutes)
· Yoga for Bedside Nurses (60 Minutes)
· Pranayama for Focus & Concentration (30 Minutes)
Disclosures
No one with the ability to control content of this activity has a relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with an ineligible company.
To successfully complete this course and receive 8 contact hours, participants must:
attend 90% of live sessions (or watch missed recordings)
successful completion of a post-test and attendee must score 80% or higher
This activity has been submitted to the American Holistic Nurses Association for approval to award contact hours. The American Holistic Nurses Association is accredited as an approver of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
AHNA #1988
Expires XX/XX/XXXX
Approval for contact hours through the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) is based on an assessment of the educational merit of this program and does not constitute endorsement of the use of any specific modality in the care of clients
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Restorative Yoga Philosophy
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Overview of Yoga Philosophy and the 8 Limbs of Yoga
In this lesson you'll explore the fundamentals of yoga philosophy, delve into the 8 limbs of yoga, and discover how these principles can enrich both your personal well-being and professional practice.
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Yoga Anatomy and Physiology
In this session, you'll explore the fundamentals of alignment, anatomy, and physiology as they relate to yoga, including the benefits and how these aspects impact your practice.
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Yoga Anatomy and Physiology Part 2
In this session, you'll explore the fundamentals of alignment, anatomy, and physiology as they relate to yoga, including the benefits and how these aspects impact your practice. This is the second session of anatomy.
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Breathwork and The Chakras
In this session you’ll explore the energy bodies known as chakras and how they impact our health.
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Restorative Yoga in Clinical Practice
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Exploration of Restorative Poses and Alignment
In this session, we explore how to incorporate Yoga Philosophy into Your clinical Practice. Dive into key concepts that enhance your yoga clinical practice and explore strategies for chronic pain, insomnia and relaxation. We breakdown and guide you through restorative poses and their alignment, as well as the use of yoga accessories to optimize safety and relaxation.
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Overview of Restorative Therapies
This session introduces evidence-informed restorative therapies—including Yoga Nidra—to support nervous system regulation, emotional balance, and holistic healing. Nurses will learn how mind-body modalities reduce burnout, enhance resilience, and improve patient outcomes while integrating whole-person care into clinical and personal practice.
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Integrating Yoga into Your Clinical Practice
In this session, you'll discover practical strategies for seamlessly integrating yoga into your clinical practice. You'll learn how to incorporate key elements such as ethics, consent, non-maleficence, scope of practice, and the nursing process, all through an integrative, holistic approach to restorative yoga as it relates to nursing diagnosis.
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Exploration of Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra offers a deeply restorative, guided relaxation practice that supports nervous system regulation, resilience, and improved sleep. This session explores the neuroscience behind Yoga Nidra, and holistic nurses will experience a nurturing, experiential practice that integrates mind-body-spirit healing while learning how Yoga Nidra can support patient care, reduce burnout, and enhance therapeutic presence.
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Introduction to Restorative Yoga
In this lesson, we continue with our study of the 13 restorative poses—complete with modifications for every body type—demonstrate the effective use of yoga accessories, and empower you to confidently lead both yourself and your patients toward improved health and relaxation.
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Restorative Practicum
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Restorative Yoga Session 1
Experience our one-hour restorative yoga practicum designed exclusively for nurses. This session offers gentle postures, guided breathwork, and deep relaxation techniques to reduce stress, relieve tension, and promote overall wellness. Perfect for busy healthcare professionals, restorative yoga helps you recharge, improve posture, and enhance your self-care routine—empowering you to deliver compassionate patient care with renewed energy.
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Restorative Yoga Session 2
Experience our one-hour restorative yoga practicum designed exclusively for nurses. This session offers gentle postures, guided breathwork, and deep relaxation techniques to reduce stress, relieve tension, and promote overall wellness. Perfect for busy healthcare professionals, restorative yoga helps you recharge, improve posture, and enhance your self-care routine—empowering you to deliver compassionate patient care with renewed energy.
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Restorative Yoga Session 3
Experience our one-hour restorative yoga practicum designed exclusively for nurses. This session offers gentle postures, guided breathwork, and deep relaxation techniques to reduce stress, relieve tension, and promote overall wellness. Perfect for busy healthcare professionals, restorative yoga helps you recharge, improve posture, and enhance your self-care routine—empowering you to deliver compassionate patient care with renewed energy.
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