Yoga Anatomy and Physiology Course

Learn about a variety of specialist yoga subjects that can help you broaden your horizons in your own practice and those of your students. You will obtain a better awareness of the working of anatomical and energetic layers as well as a more thorough comprehension of yoga, using all the knowledge that you will receive in this course.

Description:

• The Language of Anatomy and the Body Systems
• How yoga impacts the body and its systems
• How the body is impacted by the practice of yoga
• Why it is important for yoga teachers to study the body- how it makes you a better teacher
• The planes of movement and how they impact yoga sequences
• Using the anatomical language of movement to sequence a well-rounded class
• The components and properties of the skeletal system
• The soft tissues of the body and how they respond to stress
• Understanding movement science: stretching, strengthening and flexibility
• The Joints and Muscles of the Upper Extremity & Yoga Poses to target this area
• The Joints and Muscles of the Lower Extremity & Yoga Poses to target this area
• The Joints and Muscles of the Axial Skeleton and Trunk & Yoga poses to target this area