Postural Anatomy for Yoga

Mondariz-Balneario

Course: Training in Applied Postural Anatomy for Yoga Teaching

Code: AN-V

Dates: 14 - 23 August, 2010

Level: V

Hours: 72

Language: Spanish

Where:Mondariz-Balneario, Spain

Course starting time: 17:00 on 14th August, 2010

Checkout time: 12:00 on 23th August, 2010

Course Content

Who is this course for?

It is aimed at those Yoga teachers who are want the latest anatomical guidelines for the appropriate practice of the postures (asanas) to prevent injuries and improve student progress.

Course Objectives

• Study of the anatomy of Yoga postures.
• Contra-indications (why not to perform a particular position).
• Anatomical considerations for different levels of practice: novice, intermediate, advanced.
• Various adaptations, substitutions and aids to use in classes.
• Most common problems presented by students.
• Solutions to these problems
• How to teach the postures correctly and successfully.
• How to identify the limitations of the student while she performs the postures.
• Learn the specific adaptations for each condition (cervical problems, meniscus, herniated discs, neck tension etc.).

Training content:

At present, most people who come to a Yoga class have either injuries or poor postural fitness. This course is designed to address exactly how to treat students who come with physical problems, diagnosed or not. And to develop further the professional knowledge of Yoga, to understand the problems the student. This area of training is becoming increasingly important in the practice and teaching of the Yoga postures.

We might ask:

Why do we need a natural science such as anatomy to help us reach the metaphysical goals of Yoga ?

However it is obvious that to begin the practice of Yoga, our main instrument is the human body.

As Yoga teachers we find a broad spectrum of students with different physical characteristics, different ages and abilities. Our goal is to lead them to more perfect asanas, rather than to perform difficult asanas; it is to create awareness of the body and especially proficiency breathing. To create this awareness in the student, it is essential to have knowledge of the anatomicy and physiology of each posture.

Through your knowledge of the asanas, you will create a body consciousness that will manifest in correct and beautiful postures.

Deepening your Understanding

You will deepen your knowledge of the body, its structures and functions. You will create a solid foundation for each asana and be able to better understand how, where part of the movement, which parts of the body more actively involved, and why many people have difficulty and others do not.

This course offers Yoga teachers an opportunity to improve their skills. This will help them to update their knowledge and practical teaching. A knowledge of the anatomical structures of the body are key to improving the practice and teaching of Yoga.

Students completed a pre-form with two of the problems presented by his students, in line with the anatomical region under study during the class.

Students should bring suitable clothing for the anatomical work: shorts and shortsleeve shirts.

The Course Content:

1. The Spinal Column and its curves

• Cervical region.
• Thoracic region.
• Lumbar region.
• Region coccygeal.
• Abdominal cavity.
• Diaphragmatic cavity.
• Correcting postures in relation to: lordosis, kyphosis, scoliosis, sciatica, lumbago, hernia, respiration etc ...)

2. The shoulder girdle

• Shoulder
• Pectorals
• Arms and hands
• Connection between hands and shoulders in the postures
• Arm strength
• Understanding of the scapular opening of the chest and improving breathing.
• Difficulties in anatomical constitution or poor habits.
• The upper trunk

3. Inverted postures.

• Anatomical effect
• Physiological effect
• Knowledge necessary before performing them
• Postural Adaptations
• external Supports
• Contraindications
• These positions help to develop: strength, confidence, balance and peace of mind.

4. Lower limbs

• The feet as root support
• Ankles as stabilizers
• The knees as load points
• The legs are as pillars or supports
• Understand the operation of these extremidies to get a solid foundation in performing the postures.

5. Pelvic girdle.

• Anatomy of the hips and pelvis
• Physiology of the hips and pelvis
• Openness
• Alignment
• Fixation
• Elasticity
• Rotation
• The pelvic girdle as a support for alignment, mobility and strength

Course books:

• "The Key Muscles in Hatha Yoga - Volume I"
• " The Key Positions in Hatha Yoga - Volume II "Acanto Ed." Yoga Anatomy. "Ed Tutor.

These books are available in Spanish from our Madrid center.

Training Schedule:

• 06:30 Good Morning
• 07:00 Meditation
• 08:00 Practice and Teaching
• 09:30 Breakfast
• 11:00 Pedagogy
• 14:00 Lunch
• 16:00 Teaching and Asanas
• 20:00 Meditation
• 21:00 Dinner
• 22:30 Good Night

General Information

Teachers

The course will be directed by the following senior trainers.

• Gauri
• Mabel Perez
• Shanmugananda

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To Register Now for the Course

You can download a registration form pdf. After printing it out you can fill it in and then mail it in or fax it to 911850398 with your deposit to reserve your place on the course.

Certification

Certification is obtained after passing the theoretical and practical assessments, resulting in a Practice of Hatha Yoga Teacher diploma.

Students may choose to resit the exams at one of the AIPYS centers, if necessary to complete their diploma requirements.

In the case of not passing the exams, a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded.

Terms

We reserve the right to make changes to any of the above without further notice