Dive into the fascinating connection between anatomy and yoga in this beginner-friendly course designed to refine your practice, enhance your teaching, and deepen your understanding of the body’s mechanics in yoga. Perfect for yoga practitioners and teachers, this course simplifies complex concepts and provides actionable insights to elevate your yoga experience.

Coverage:

Mind-Body Connection Through Anatomy
- Discover how understanding anatomy enhances your awareness and connection during yoga practice.
Key Anatomical Principles and Concepts
- Learn the foundational building blocks of anatomy essential for yoga.
Anatomical Position and Its Importance in Yoga
- Discover why the anatomical position is vital for alignment and safe movement in yoga.
Major Muscles in Action During Yoga
- Explore how the core, back, and leg muscles function in various poses.
Spine-Core Connection
- Understand the intricate relationship between the spine and core muscles in supporting and stabilizing your practice.
Joint Functionality in Yoga
- Learn about the types of joints, their range of motion, and how they work during yoga poses.
Pose Modifications for Different Body Types
- Learn how to adapt yoga poses to suit various body types and abilities for inclusivity and safety.
Common Yoga Injuries and Prevention
- Identify potential injuries in yoga and understand strategies to avoid them.
Red Flags in Alignment and Adjustments
- Recognize alignment issues and learn effective adjustments to prevent injury.
Anatomy-Based Warm-Up and Cool-Down Practices
- Learn best practices to prepare the body before and after yoga, based on anatomy principles.
Nervous System Responses During Yoga
- Understand the role of the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems and how yoga influences them.
- Explore the relationship between breath, movement, and the nervous system for a deeper practice.

Anatomy of Yoga