Online Yoga Anatomy Course
In this course, you’ll learn all the tools to understand your body and how it moves. By the end of the course, you’ll know all the main muscles and joints in the body and will be able to assess why you can or cannot go further in a posture during your yoga practice.
You’ll discover deeper aspects of the yoga practice such as how having a yoga practice can impact the wellbeing of your nervous system.
This course covers all the theory aspects of Anatomy but also includes practical anatomy and exploration of your own body and limitations. This course goes far beyond Yoga Alliance requirements in Yoga Anatomy. All information is made accessible without requiring prior knowledge in anatomy.
We will have a close look at all the muscles and their actions so at the end of the course, you’ll feel confident teaching asana classes with an anatomical focus. We’ll also cover all the aspects that affect our yoga practices such as proprioception, the vagus nerve, the relaxation process, the benefits of using diaphragmatic breathing and so much more!
Moreover, you’ll learn more about the fascia, how to release our plantar fascia and what benefits it has on the body, how to cue and modify your posture if you have hyperextended knees and a lot more practical information.
Who is this course suitable for?
• Those who wish to learn more about their own bodies
• Those believing that Yoga Teachers should have basic Anatomy knowledge
• Those wishing to complete a fully or partial 200-hour YTTC
• Those who want to integrate their anatomical knowledge into their teaching
Is this Yoga Alliance certified?
Yes, registered yoga teachers can submit this course to the Yoga Alliance to fulfill their continuing education requirement. If you are registered with the Yoga Alliance, you must complete 30 hours of yoga related training every 3 years.
Will this course certify me to be a yoga instructor?
200-hour teacher training is required to be a yoga instructor registered through the Yoga Alliance. As this is 30 hours, you will receive 30 hours of credit toward your 200 certification with us. If you are already a yoga teacher, you will receive 30 continuing education credits.
Are exams required for course completion?
If you would like to receive the CE credits, there will be a final assignment due at the end
of the course. If you are just taking the course for your personal journey, or are not
registered with any Yoga Alliance, then you do not need to complete the final
assignment.
Available resources:
• Online instructional videos and lifetime access to all the material.
• Downloadable PDFS
• Some audio lessons
• Workbooks
Course Content:
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Introduction & Overview
1. Welcome & Overview
2. Recommended reading
3. Why do we need to study Anatomy?
4. Course manual
Fundamentals of Anatomy
1. Anatomical position
2. What is Proprioception
3. The Planes of The Body
4. Directional Terms
5. Basic Movements
6. Joint Types
7. Bony Landmarks
8. Quiz
Connective Tissue & The Skeletal System
1. Connective Tissue: Definition
2. Tension & Compression
3. Joint Stress
4. Yin & Yang Tissue
5. Bones
6. Plastic vs Elastic
7. What is Fascia
8. Quiz
The Muscular System
1. Types of Muscle
2. Skeletal Muscle Structure
3. Muscle Interaction & Attachments
4. Muscle Contraction
5. Reflexion: Why can’t I bend any further?
6. Quiz
The Nervous System
1. Introduction
2. The Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Nervous
System
3. The Effects of Yoga on the Nervous System
4. Quiz
Anatomy of the Breath:
1. The Respiratory System
2. Muscles Involved in Breathing
3. Diaphragmatic Breathing
4. Quiz
Anatomy of the Upper Limb
1. Upper Limb Introduction & the Wrist Joint
2. The Elbow Joint
3. The Shoulder Introduction
4. The Shoulder Girdle Joints
5. The Shoulder Girdle Muscles
6. Prime Movers of the Arm
7. Synergists of the Shoulder Girdle
8. Elbow Flexors & Extensors
9. Pronation & Supination Muscles
10. Quick View of the Muscles of the Hand
11. Practical Anatomy of the Upper Limb
12. Quiz
Anatomy of the Lower Limb
1. Lower Limb Introduction & Anatomy of the Foot
2. Anatomy of the Knee
3. Anatomy of the Pelvic (hip) Girdle
4. Biomechanics of the Hip
5. Hip Flexors, Gluteal Muscles & Lateral Rotators
6. The Anterior & Posterior Muscles of the Lower Limb
7. Practical Anatomy of the Lower Limb
8. Quiz
9. Bonus: Yoga for the Feet
Anatomy of the Spine
1. The Curves of the Spine
2. The Intervertebral Discs
3. Quiz
Anatomy of the Core
1. What is Core Stability
2. Major Muscles of the Core
3. Quiz
Wrap it Up!
1. How to integrate your anatomy knowledge into your teaching
2. Closing
Bonus – Live Anatomy Session
1. Anatomy of Backbend
2. Anatomy of Twist
3. Anatomy of Arm Balance
4. Anatomy of Inversion
Meet your Instructor!
Gwen Ferreira (E-RYT500 & YACEP). She completed her last 300hr YTT with Monica Gauci and Gregor Maehle who are KPJAYI certified and published authors. She also trained with Laruga Glaser, Janet Stone, Saul David Haye, Sienna Sherman, Paul Grilley and Jason Crandell for example.
Gwendoline is as well trained in Restorative Yoga in the tradition of Iyengar with Judith Hanson Lasater, Lizzie Lasater and Cyndi Lee. Gwen teaches Ashtanga and Restorative Yoga classes, Anatomy courses for 200 and 300hours YTTC, traditional Pranayama and Meditation.
She is trained in Yoga Anatomy by Physiotherapist and Chiropractor such as Monica Gauci, Judith Hanson Lasater, Paul Grilley and David Keil. Her teaching style combines a traditional approach to yoga with the needs of each individual student.
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