Align

Functional Yoga Anatomy and alignment

On-Demand Training

This yoga anatomy and alignment 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.

Course Content

Yoga Synergy – Its all connected
The science of fascia and biotensegrtiy
Myology and the study of muscles
The science of stretching
Standing poses -anatomy and alignment breakdown
Hip openers – anatomy and alignment breakdown

Core- anatomy and alignment breakdown
Twists – anatomy and alignment breakdown
Backbends – anatomy and alignment breakdown
Inversions and arm balances – anatomy and alignment breakdown

Align E-book, which you will find on the Welcome section of the training.
Online multiple choice quizzes at the end of each course section. These quizzes will insure that you have a firm foundation in the work and that you leave the training with an in-depth knowledge of your subject.

Suitability

This training is suited to:

Teachers who wish to learn where Yoga Anatomy and Alignment connect in the comfort of their own home.
Teachers who do not feel that they have a good understanding of anatomy and alignment after their primary 200-hr training.
Teachers who want to understand the body in relation to Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin or other forms of yoga.
Teachers who want to understand where yoga alignment and anatomy connect.

Teachers who want to understand their own bodies for their own journey.
Teachers who want to understand yoga anatomy in relation to functional movement, joint stability.
Teachers who want to inspire trust in their students and use anatomy and somatic knowledge to inform their teachings.

Accreditations

Yoga Alliance Registration
Registered Yoga Alliance Yoga School and continued Education Provider

Align is a great course. I don't have a physical education or science background so I found the sections on myology, the science of stretching and the synergy breakdown of poses very informative. It answered so many questions for me. The manual is very clear and useful and I have found myself referring back to it frequently. I enjoyed being able to work at my own pace and this aspect fitted in very well with my busy family life"

Meet Your Teacher

Carol Murphy is the founder and lead trainer with Green Lotus Yoga. In addition to her many qualifications, she is also a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist with a love for anything anatomy and alignment. Her focus is looking at the body synergistically and integrates modern theories of fascia into her teachings.

Carol has written the course manual which many students rave about. It incorporates a 108 page muscle map illustrating all of the major muscles in the body in large bright images for your easy learning. She is also training to be a FRC® Mobility Specialist (FRCms).

On-demand | Live Training

This training is pre-recorded and can be accessed through the GLY Online yoga training hub.

It is also possible to attend live monthly Anatomy sessions between January-July if students prefer a live experience.