On-demand Yoga Anatomy Training
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On-Demand Yoga Anatomy Training
Exploring where Yoga Anatomy And Alignment Connect
This On-demand Yoga Anatomy Training is designed to bridge the gap between modern anatomy and the dynamic, integrative principles of yoga. It combines traditional biomechanics to help break down poses and biotensgrity-based anatomy, which explains how everything in the body is connected through the fascial system. This unique approach sets our training apart and provides a comprehensive understanding of the body in relation to yoga.
By merging these concepts, this training empowers yoga teachers, putting them in control of their teaching. It provides a deep understanding and articulation of the body’s structural and functional complexities, enhancing their ability to teach with precision and clarity.
Learn Where Yoga Anatomy And Alignment Connect
- Yoga Synergy – Explore the interconnected nature of the body through fascia, muscles, joints, and movement patterns. This module highlights how everything in the body influences alignment, stability, and mobility.
- The Science of Fascia and Biotensegrtiy – Delve into fascia, its structural role, and how biotensegrity principles create stability and resilience. Learn how fascial lines connect movements and influence posture and alignment.
- Myology and the Study of Muscles – Gain a deep understanding of muscle function, mapping, and key endangerment sites. Explore how muscles work together, how imbalances arise, and the implications for posture, alignment, and safe movement.
- The Science of Stretching – Understand the mechanisms of stretching and mobility. Learn safe and effective techniques for improving flexibility, joint range of motion, and muscular balance while protecting connective tissues.
- Standing poses Anatomy and Alignment Exploration -Detailed breakdowns of standing postures, combining anatomical principles and joint targeting. Includes strategies for safe alignment, stability, and correcting common postural imbalances.
- Core Anatomy and Alignment Exploration – Focus on stabilising the spine and pelvis, balancing muscle engagement, and correcting postural imbalances. Understand how core function supports safe movement and alignment in all poses.
- Twists Anatomy and Alignment Exploration – Learn the anatomical basis of spinal rotation, including the muscles, joints, and connective tissues involved. Explore safe alignment strategies to protect the spine and enhance range of motion.
- Backbends Anatomy and Alignment Exploration -Understand spinal extension mechanics, shoulder mobility, and safe alignment strategies. Learn how to protect the spine and shoulders while building flexibility and strength.
- Inversions Anatomy and Alignment Exploration – Detailed analysis of inversions and arm balances, emphasising joint safety, stability, and alignment. Learn to engage muscles correctly, protect vulnerable areas, and maintain balance and control.
Online Student Platform
This training is fully self-paced and available through our On-Demand Platform, giving you the flexibility to learn when and where it suits you.
On the platform, you’ll find everything you need to stay organised and supported: video lessons, downloadable manuals, practical exercises, and a community chat where you can share insights and connect with fellow learners. Whether you’re revisiting lessons, exploring content in depth, or integrating new tools into your practice and teaching, the platform ensures you have all the resources you need at your fingertips.
Meet Your Teacher
Carol Murphy is the founder and lead trainer at Green Lotus Yoga. She is an IAYT-certified Yoga Therapist and a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist with a passion for anatomy and alignment. Her approach is holistic, viewing the body synergistically, and she integrates modern fascia science into all her teachings.
Carol authored the course manual, which students consistently praise for its clarity and depth. It includes a 108-page muscle map with large, bright illustrations of all the major muscles for easy learning, as well as a dedicated section for each module of the training, making it an invaluable companion throughout the course. She is also a trained FRC® Mobility Specialist (FRCms), bringing advanced mobility expertise to her teaching.
Suitability
This training is suited to:
Teachers who want to explore where yoga anatomy and alignment connect in the comfort of their own home.
Teachers who feel their understanding of anatomy and alignment is incomplete after their primary 200-hour training.
Teachers who want to understand the body in relation to Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, or other styles of yoga.
- Teachers who want to deepen their own body awareness as part of their personal yoga journey.
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Teachers who want to apply anatomy in relation to functional movement and joint stability.
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Teachers who want to inspire trust in their students by using anatomy knowledge to inform safe and effective teaching.
Yoga Alliance Registration
Registered Yoga Alliance Yoga School and continued Education Provider
Investment
- One Time Payment €59 – Reduced from €200
Includes
- Align Manual
- Lifetime access to the Online Platform and community chat.
- Quizzes and Corrections
