Hatha Yoga - Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System (10 hrs)
Hatha Yoga - Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System (10 hrs)
Hatha Yoga – The Autonomic Nervous System
10 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Anthony Berlingeri
Hatha Yoga – The Autonomic Nervous System is a comprehensive online course exploring the theory, practice, and therapeutic relevance of Hatha Yoga, with particular attention to its influence on nervous system regulation.
Hatha Yoga – The Autonomic Nervous System combines traditional yoga practice with practical instruction in movement, breath work, mindfulness, and teaching methodology.
The course is designed to help practitioners understand how Hatha Yoga may support physical wellbeing, stress reduction, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physiological balance.
Course Overview
Across this 10-hour CE/CPD course, participants are introduced to the foundations and practical applications of Hatha Yoga, including yoga postures, sequences, breathing techniques, meditation, and mindful movement.
The course places particular emphasis on the relationship between Hatha Yoga and the autonomic nervous system, exploring how breath, posture, attention, and structured practice may influence stress regulation, relaxation, mental focus, and overall wellbeing.
Presented by Anthony Berlingeri, the course combines video instruction, practical demonstrations, and a fully illustrated course text to support both personal practice and professional application.
What You Will Learn
| Topic | Focus |
|---|---|
| Hatha Yoga Practice | Yoga poses, sequences, exercises, strength, flexibility, alignment, and physical wellbeing |
| Breathing Techniques | The role of pranayama, breath control, and breath awareness within yoga practice and teaching |
| Autonomic Nervous System Regulation | How Hatha Yoga may influence stress reduction, relaxation, mental clarity, and physiological balance |
| Mindfulness and Meditation | Developing awareness, focus, emotional resilience, and a calmer relationship with body and mind |
| Teaching Techniques | Guiding others safely, clearly, and respectfully through yoga practice, alignment, and sequencing |
Course Content
The course combines theory, practice, guided demonstrations, and supporting resources to help participants understand both the traditional foundations of Hatha Yoga and its modern relevance for health, stress regulation, and professional practice.
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Hatha Yoga | Core principles, traditional context, and practical relevance of Hatha Yoga |
| Physical Practice and Postures | Yoga poses, sequences, movement control, flexibility, strength, and alignment |
| Pranayama and Breath Work | Breathing techniques and their role in practice, teaching, and nervous system regulation |
| Hatha Yoga and the Autonomic Nervous System | The relationship between yoga practice, stress reduction, relaxation, and physiological balance |
| Meditation, Mindfulness, and Mental Clarity | Awareness, attention, emotional resilience, and the mind-body relationship |
| Teaching and Practical Demonstration | Safe instruction, clear guidance, sequencing, alignment, and practical application |
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, yoga instructors, yoga practitioners, manual therapists, massage therapists, trigger point therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, bodyworkers, athletic trainers, exercise professionals, fitness professionals, and other practitioners interested in yoga, breath work, stress regulation, and movement-based wellbeing.
It is especially relevant for professionals who want to better understand how Hatha Yoga may support autonomic nervous system regulation, stress management, mobility, breathing awareness, mental clarity, and holistic health.
About Anthony Berlingeri
Anthony Berlingeri is a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor specializing in vinyasa yoga, meditation, and breath work. He is part of the mindfulness faculty for Hamilton Health Sciences/McMaster University.
For over a decade, Anthony has designed and instructed mindfulness programs for school boards, colleges, healthcare professionals, large corporations, nonprofits, leading health and wellness brands, and individuals around the world.
His teaching combines practical yoga instruction, mindfulness education, breath work, and accessible guidance for those seeking to understand and apply yoga as a tool for physical, mental, and nervous system wellbeing.
Included With This Course
| Included | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Classes | 2.5 hours of video classes presented by Anthony Berlingeri |
| Illustrated Course Text | Fully illustrated 180-page course text for study, review, and ongoing reference |
| Lesson Quizzes | Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course |
| Online Exam | Assessment included for course completion |
| Certificate | Downloadable 10 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion |
| Lifetime Access | Study at your own pace and revisit the material anytime |
| Subtitles | English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included |