[ 15 Hour Immersion ] Advanced Anatomy 
Facilitators: Dr. Jess Reynolds (TCMD) + Breanne Hamper (RMT) 
Dates: May 25/26
Times: 9:00am-5:00pm

Value: 325 + gst

Fascial Anatomy and the Physiology of Stretching   

Basic muscular anatomy and joint movements will be reviewed before diving deep into the fascial system, which will include a discussion on Tom Myer’s Anatomy Trains and how to teach yoga asana with reference to fascial anatomy. The role that the nervous system plays in yoga will be integrated into a technical discussion on the physiology of stretching. 

Topics: joint movements, tissue types, breakdown of the neuro-myo-fascial system, Anatomy Trains review, cuing fascial anatomy, physiology of stretching 

Postural Dysfunction and Injury

For many students, yoga asana can be exceptionally challenging because their everyday posture is dysfunctional. This course will cover common postural dysfunctions and basic pathologies that yoga teachers should be aware of in guiding a physical practice. 

Topics: posture, postural dysfunction, basic pathologies, common yoga injuries and how to prevent them, spinal anatomy and yoga as therapy