This practical training has been put together for yoga teachers and practitioners alike, who wish to develop and deepen their functional anatomy and biomechanics’ understanding and knowledge - framed in a yoga context.
The course will be experiential, interactive and inclusive, you will not only learn theory, but also how to apply your new found knowledge to your practice or teaching.
Through this course you can expect to learn about the anatomy and biomechanics of a human body, using your own innate body and intuitive intelligence in a functional and deliberate way, whilst understanding the processes behind range of motion (or lack thereof) and how yoga is much more than just movement, and therefore viewing yoga as a possible therapeutic tool for a more holistic approach.
Major pathologies will also be covered, as well as how to “read” student bodies and ways to balance, strengthen and stretch specific body areas, and how to put this into a yoga class to better support yourself and your students.
Will also touch upon the nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory system.
This course does not abide by any specific yoga method or tradition, and therefore all yoga practitioners and teachers, from any and all backgrounds, are welcome.
The course will be delivered in English, we speak fluent Portuguese and Italian if needed.
COURSE CONTENT
An understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the human body, as well as any conditions/situations affecting us or our students, is an essential tool for yoga teachers as well as practitioners.
This way one can adapt the practice taking into consideration that each body, each individual, is unique and therefore we will learn to tailor the practice to the individuals’ unique needs, limitations, and structure. In this way yoga can be viewed also as a therapeutic tool, and coupled with breath and awareness, can be incredibly powerful.
The anatomical and physiology side will be covered in a clear and efficient way so it can easily be applied into asana practice: we will cover the body in segments, beginning at the feet/ ankles, and for each area we will look at the overall structure, bones, muscles, fascia, and joints. We will also study what can impede or limit movement in the area and in the specific joints, looking at the biomechanics, muscular and fascial chains, joint range of motion, as well as the effect of the nervous system.
Major injuries and pathologies will be covered and how to possibly work on them and prevent further or new issues developing during yoga practice.
We will cover how to use yoga as therapeutic tool, through a holistic practice covering the energetic, emotional and mental bodies, and how everything is connected, therefore a brief review will be made of the various koshas (sheaths or bodies).
The use of language, intelligent cueing and props will be reviewed to make the practice and teaching of yoga more accessible and inclusive.
PROGRAM
All lectures will be held at Abhyasa Yoga Lisbon
Rua Anchieta 5
Chiado
1200-023 Lisboa
February 16 Friday
14:30-19:00
Introductions and icebreakers
Introduction to anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics
February 17 Saturday
09:30-19:00
Practice
Feet and ankles
Knees and legs
Lunch (1h)
Knees and legs continued
Hips
February 18 Sunday
09:30-19:00
Practice
Spine
Lunch (1h)
Spine continued
Wrist, elbow, shoulder
March 1 Friday
14:30-19:00
Review of previous week
Nervous system
Koshas
March 2 Saturday
09:30-19:00
Practice
Respiratory system
Cardiovascular system
Lunch (1h)
Major conditions and situations not yet covered
Language
Props
Inclusivity and accessibility
March 3 Sunday
09:30-19:00
Practice
Putting it all together- the holistic approach
Sequencing and integration
Lunch (1h)
Final Exam
Practice teach
Q&A
CERTIFICATION
To obtain your final certificate you must:
- Pass a final written exam (which will be corrected on the day).
- Attend all days of training.
- The course meets and exceeds the Yoga Alliance Professionals short course accreditation criteria. However you will only be able to add this course to your Yoga Alliance training hours if you already have a 200h yoga teacher training, If not your training will be solely certified by Abhyasa Yoga Lisbon, you will receive a certificate regardless.
SUGGESTED READING:
The Anatomy of Movement, Blandine Calais-Germain
Anatomy of Hatha Yoga, H. David Coulter The key poses of Yoga, Ray Long
The key muscles of Yoga, Ray Long Anatomy Trains, Thomas W. Myers
Atlas of Human Anatomy, Frank H. Netter or another Anatomy Atlas
PRICES
Super EARLY BIRD - 550€ if paid in full by December 6 2023
EARLY BIRD - 600€ if deposit of 200€ is paid by December 6 2023 - balance due by February 15 2024
FULL PRICE - 650€ due by February 15 2024
Please note that your place is only secured once at least the deposit has been received.
Refund Policy - Once beginning course there's no refund, unless a justify cause like healness or other serious issue. total refund if cancelled 30 days before course beginning, after that 150€ penalty.
NOTES:
- You will be given a manual on the first day, please bring it with you on all days.
- Please arrive on time, to start at the above mentioned times
- Please bring something to take notes with
- You are welcome to bring veggie snacks to be consumed during the short breaks
- No phones during lectures
- We will provide bolsters, blocks, mats...
- There will be bathroom and short breaks throughout the day, as well as one hour for lunch on the Saturday and Sunday
- Wear comfortable clothing. Be prepared to move and practice on each day
- You are welcome to record and take pictures as long as you have notified the facilitator before doing so
Please share images with the group but please do not share them on social media unless you have everyone's permission
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