"Anatomy of Yoga" 1: Teacher Training Workshop Series

The Language of Movement, Exercise Physiology, Upper and Lower Extremity and Trunk

4.56 (436 reviews)

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English

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Yoga

What you will learn

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

Why take this course?

This is part 1 in the "Anatomy of Yoga" workshop series to cover the Anatomy and Physiology Module in a Yoga Teacher Training program.

This course was designed for Yoga Teachers looking to deepen their understanding of body science. This course can also be utilized in your Yoga Teacher Training program (along with part 2 and 3) to fill the required 30 hours of Anatomy and Physiology training.

I am am certified through both Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapists as a continuing education provider. Continuing education credits (non-contact) can be earned through the completion of this course.

This course was recorded LIVE as it was delivered over Zoom- so you can hear the students asking questions in real time. I utilize clear visuals in the form of slides that are provided as a downloadable PDF at the beginning of each section. I also utilize the Complete Anatomy App for detailed "virtual dissections" of the body. The best part is that you can work at your own pace and go back to review any information as needed...an essential part to fully absorbing the complex topic of anatomy.

The Topics Covered in Part 1 of the "Anatomy of Yoga" workshop series are:

- Why study Anatomy?

- The 12 Body Systems Overview

- The Language of Anatomy

- The 3 Planes of Movement

- The Skeletal System

- The type of Joints in the Body

- Surface Anatomy

- The Structure and Function of Soft Tissue: Fascia, Tendons, Ligaments, Muscle

- Types of Muscles

- The 4 Forms of Stretching

-Types of Range of Motion

- How muscles work together

- Tension and Biotensegrity in the body

- Balance: Center of Gravity and Base of Support

- Upper Extremity Joints and Major Muscles

- Lower Extremity Joints and Major Muscles

- Joints of the Axial Skeleton

- Major muscles of the Neck, Back and Trunk

These videos total over 10 hours of coursework and include 5 slide shows as detailed downloadable PDF resources. The remainder of coursework for the "Anatomy of Yoga" workshop series will be covered in the next segments of the course.

Each topic is discussed with a focus on how it relates directly to yoga practice.

The information is conveyed in a way that is applicable to what you do as a yoga teacher and how you can utilize this information to better meet the needs of your students.

Thank you for your interest in my course- I look forward to sharing my love of Yoga & Anatomy with you!

I hope you will join me on this journey to creating a generation of confident, well-educated & effective Yoga Teachers!

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Questions? Reach out to me through Udemy & I will get back to you as soon as possible!

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Reviews

Victoria

October 15, 2023

I really loved this course and I learned so much. A but over a year ago, I broke my tibial plateau and it’s been a long process recovering. I list lots of strength from being non weight bearing fir 12 weeks. I loved the anatomy app and the way you showed the layers of the muscles. I still have some residual medial pain and seeing which muscles are involved was very enlightening. There many yoga poses I have struggled to regain but my focus now after taking this class is not on achieving a pose but strengthening and lengthening the muscles that support a particular area of the body. I will restructure classes with this in mind going forward. Loved that class! Thank you for sharing all you expertise on this subject. It’s been so valuable.

Eileen

August 28, 2023

Very clear and concise information. Format is easy to follow and understand. Instructor is knowledgable and educated in this field of study.

Laura

July 21, 2023

All of the videos had a wealth of knowledge, even as someone who has a degree in sport science and health. Laura is extremely knowledgeable but is also really personable and friendly and gives you great tips along the way to help remember all the material. I'd definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of yoga and anatomy

Flor

July 13, 2023

As a yoga teacher, practitioner and student I can say that this course gives us a different and deep approach to the practice of yoga. It is fascinating to know that when we execute some asana, certain muscles, among other components of our body come into action and will obtain the benefit of this posture. I really enjoyed the course and the explanation that Laura give in each session from her point of view as a therapist.

Pauline

June 1, 2023

I enjoyed every session. Beautifully structured and easy to follow. Thank you so much, looking forward for the next courses.

James

May 2, 2023

Laura makes anatomy interesting and relevant in practical ways. I have learned a lot that will directly improve my personal yoga practice as well as my teaching

Mary

April 6, 2023

I like the clarity and pacing of the training so far. I am able to follow and absorb it in a way that makes sense. I am excited about continuing to learn more from such a gifted, accessible teacher. this course is way overdo for me as a teacher of 20 years. Thank you.

Jamie

March 29, 2023

Very in depth and informative, continuous relation of anatomy points to yoga poses and helpful hints to remember anatomical names. Highly recommended.

Charlotte

March 19, 2023

Loved this course. So much detail explained in very clear ways that makes anatomy fun rather than scary, and great explanations of how we can use certain movements in classes.

Barbara

February 28, 2023

so far this is good. i am excited to dive deeper into this course. the course is very well given with good and helpful information.

Theresa

January 13, 2023

I’m finding it difficult navigating the screen, she’s talking about handouts I don’t have them, volume very low

Svitlana

January 5, 2023

Thank you for this course, Laura! I like how you mention what the joints like. How calm and fun you explain loads of info. It's early in the course and i look forward to learn more tricks and ways to help some clients with movement at pilates & massage.

Michelle

January 3, 2023

I really appreciated Laura demonstrating the process of how to post the CE's for this course once completed. Her set up to how the course is structured and why it's important has set a strong foundation for the course.

Oliver

December 4, 2022

I have done many online continuing education yoga courses including with some high profile (and usually expensive) teachers, and I have to say that Laura's offering may well be the best value for money that I have come across

Lindsey