Niel Asher Education
Hatha Yoga Tools for Regulation and Mind–Body Balance

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Niel Asher Education

Hatha Yoga Tools for Regulation and Mind–Body Balance

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to use breathwork and sequencing to shift ANS state (down-regulation/activation)

  • How to adapt poses and practices safely for pain, fatigue, or limited mobility

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December 2025

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5 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Foundations of Yoga: Building a Strong Practice Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

Explore how Hatha Yoga can be used to regulate and balance the autonomic nervous system. Guided by yoga educator Anthony Berlingeri, this course blends modern physiology with traditional yoga practice to show how conscious movement, breathwork, and mindfulness harmonize the body’s sympathetic and parasympathetic responses. You’ll learn to design and guide sequences that reduce stress, lower cortisol, and support the body’s natural processes of rest, recovery, and regeneration. Suitable for yoga practitioners, teachers, manual therapists, and healthcare professionals, this course offers a clear, science-informed approach to using yoga for nervous system regulation and overall wellbeing.

What's included

9 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In this practical module, instructor Anthony Berlingeri guides you through a complete series of Hatha Yoga postures, breathing exercises, and sequencing strategies designed to regulate the autonomic nervous system. You’ll learn how to create balance between activation and rest through intelligent practice design, integrating stillness, movement, and conscious breath. Step-by-step demonstrations help you develop confidence in leading and adapting postures for different needs, while emphasizing safety, alignment, and mindful awareness. This hands-on module brings the course theory to life, allowing you to experience directly how yoga supports nervous system balance, stress reduction, and physical and mental restoration.

What's included

25 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module provides practical guidance for identifying and correcting common alignment errors seen in foundational yoga postures. Through clear demonstrations and cueing strategies, learners will develop the ability to support safe joint mechanics, improve posture integrity, and enhance movement efficiency during practice. The focus is on building instructor confidence in offering simple, supportive adjustments that help clients move with greater ease and awareness.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

This module provides an opportunity to consolidate and apply what you’ve learned throughout the course. You will review key concepts, reflect on clinical relevance, and complete a short practice assignment and/or course reflection quiz. The goal is to reinforce understanding and strengthen your ability to integrate these skills into real-world client care.

What's included

1 reading1 assignment

This final exam is designed to assess your understanding of the key concepts presented throughout the course. Please review all video lessons and written materials before beginning. A passing score of 70% or higher is required to successfully complete the course and earn your CE certificate. You may reference your notes during the exam. Once you pass, your certificate will be available for immediate download.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

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