Introduction to Yoga For Emergency Medical Services

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Location: 224E

Sponsored By:

Speaker(s)

Brenna Vidal, CPT - NASM Certified Personal Trainer YFFR Level 2 Instructor RYT - Registered Yoga Teacher Psyc BA - Bachelors of Arts in Psychology BSW - Bachelor of Social Work CWCM - Certified Child Welfare Case Manager KYT - Kids Yoga Teacher

YFFR Instructor II
Yoga For First Responders
Valrico, Florida

Description: Yoga For First Responders (YFFR) offers EMS providers and first responders a systematic solution to known issues that are a result from the cumulative stress of the job. Through tactical breath work techniques, physical drills and mobility training combined with self-regulation and mental resiliency techniques, this training can give EMS providers and first responders the skill set to not only protect themselves from Post Traumatic Stress, heart attack, sleep disorders and common injuries, but also the ability to process stress in a manner that leads to growth rather than depletion. Key take aways includes techniques for regulating the nervous system, drills for preventing injury and increasing mobility, education on how yoga can successfully be implemented into EMS and first responder training.

Learning Objectives:

understand the “why” behind yoga, its original intent and addressing misconceptions about the practice.
identify how the brain and nervous system function after a trauma or cumulative stress.
demonstrate drills for mobility and strength in order to prevent injury and breathing techniques to perform at high levels of functioning for career performance and longevity.
apply YFFR Protocol and techniques for long-term resiliency, stress inoculation, physical training and enhancement of tactical skills.
summarize how a skill set in proper self-regulation is required for a sustainable career and life and how this skill set can be used in department and academy settings.