For yoga teachers, yoga teacher trainees, and experienced practitioners.
Saturday and Sunday, May 17-18, 2:30-6:30 PM
$200 for 8 contact hours
“The most useful and informative days that I have spend in years!” Jo W, Yoga Teacher
In this two-day training we will explore in detail the anatomy and physiology of our incredible human body applied to practising and teaching yoga. Each topic that we delve into will be related directly back to the asana practice. The sessions will be interactive and experiential and will vary between discussion, lecture, small group work, personal reflection and asana exploration. There will be a strong focus on using knowledge of anatomy to make asana practices as inclusive as possible. A detailed printed manual will be included.
The immersion is ideal for yoga practitioners with an established practice, who want to learn more about the human body, go deeper in their own yoga practice and develop a teaching style that is up to date, empowering and inclusive. We will explore anatomy to a depth that is appropriate for teaching yoga.
By the end of the weekend you will feel inspired and empowered to teach yoga to the best of your ability. You will have the confidence to breakdown any yoga asana with a clear understanding of the key actions and movements and know how to work with your own unique anatomy and that of your student.
Saturday Topics
An Introduction to Intelligent Movement Principals:
An introduction to muscle looking at its structure and function and how we can apply the knowledge of stretch reflexes to deepen our practice
The structure and function of bone and joints looking at both the importance and limitation of alignment and what limits our movement
Whether yoga alone can reverse bone loss
How a knowledge of fascia can impact our movement on and off the mat
The Nocebo Effect and choosing empowering language
What causes muscle tightness
Flexibility vs mobility
Anatomical language and how this can help us to remember the names of some of our muscles
Sunday Topics
A Detailed Exploration of the Lower Limbs:
An exploration of our feet and ankles looking at their structure and function and how we can apply this knowledge on and off the mat
Why our knee joints may be vulnerable to injury and how to support them
A detailed look at the hip joints focusing on what makes each of us so unique
Understanding Piriformis Syndrome
A Detailed Exploration of the Shoulder Complex:
An exploration of our shoulder joints and shoulder girdles looking at their structure and function
The importance of shoulder joint and girdle mobility and stability in our yoga practice
An evidence-based approach to Shoulder Impingement and general shoulder pain
Demystifying common cues such as “Draw your shoulders away from your ears” and “Roll your upper arms out” in Downward Facing Dog
This immersion counts towards CPD requirements for Yoga Alliance members (8 contact hours).
Andrew McGonigle has been studying anatomy for over twenty years, originally training to become a doctor and then moving away from Western medicine to become a yoga teacher, massage therapist and anatomy teacher. He combines his skills and experience to teach anatomy and physiology on Yoga Teacher Training courses internationally and runs his own Yoga Anatomy Online Course. His book Supporting Yoga Students with Common Injuries and Conditions: A Handbook for Yoga Teachers and Trainees was published in March 2021 and his most recent book The Physiology of Yoga was published in June 2022. He lives in Los Angeles with his husband. For more information visit: www.doctor-yogi.com Instagram: @doctoryogi Facebook: @doctoryogiandrew
