Online and In-Person

with Sandi Russom

 

IN-PERSON and ONLINE option via Zoom

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Weekends 12 - 5pm : Feb 5/6, 19/20, March 6 and 19/20

Mondays 6:30 - 8:30pm (online only) Feb 14th - March 14th

 

 

Learning Objectives: 

• Using key musculoskeletal elements to optimize the practice of yoga and prevent injuries

• Understanding stress response through the connection between the nervous and endocrine systems, and how yoga can help

• Engaging complementary western and yogic anatomical systems and how both lead to elevated teaching

• Learning Objectives: 

• Students will understand and discuss western physiological systems and complementary yogic systems

• Students will understand and discuss key muscle groups and related joints as they pertain to practicing and teaching yoga

• Students will discuss the connection between the anatomy and function of key muscle groups and related joints and preventing injuries in a yoga class

• Students will understand and discuss the connection between the nervous system, the endocrine system and the stress response 

• Students will discuss how the practice of yoga can influence the physiological effects of the stress response

 

CURRICULUM OUTLINE

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The Musculoskeletal System (15 hours)

• Review of basic anatomy and function of the musculoskeletal (MS) system (1 hour)

• Deep dive in anatomy of joints and joint health as it relates to the practice of yoga (3 hours)

• Deep dive into specific muscles and muscle groups relevant to the practice the yoga (5 hours)

• Connection between the MS system and the three bodies, the five koshas, and subtle body systems (nadis and vayus) (2 hours)

• Practical application through yoga practice and teaching practice – injury prevention and safe tactile and verbal cueing for yoga teachers (4 hours)

 

The Nervous and Endocrine Systems (10 hours)

• Review of basic anatomy and function of the nervous system (NS) (1 hour)

• Deep dive into the functions of the brain as it relates to the practice of yoga (2 hours)

• Introduction to the endocrine system and the relationship between the NS and the endocrine system (1 hours)

• Introduction to the major anatomical players in the stress response (2 hours)

• Connection between the NS and endocrine systems and the three bodies, the five koshas, and subtle body systems (chakras, vayus, nadis) (2 hours)

• Practical application through yoga practice and teaching practice – yoga practices for a healthy brain and calm nervous system (2 hours)

 

The Cardiorespiratory System (5 hours)

• Thorough review of basic anatomy and function of the cardiorespiratory system (2 hour)

• Deeper dive into the respiratory system as it relates to the practice of yoga, specifically pranayama, vinyasa krama, and the bandhas (2 hours)

• Practical application through yoga practice and teaching practice – focused on pranayama, vinyasa krama, and the bandhas (1 hours)

 

The Digestive System (5 hours)

• Review of basic anatomy and function of the digestive system (1 hour)

• Deeper dive into the digestive system as it related to the practice of yoga, specifically the bandhas, twists, relaxation techniques, and meditation. (2 hours)

• Connection between the digestive system and the three bodies, the five koshas, and subtle body systems (chakras, vayus) (1 hour)

• Practical application through yoga practice and teaching practice – focused on pranayama, vinyasa krama, and the bandhas (1 hours)

 

Stress Response (15 hours)

• Review of the major anatomical players in stress response (1 hour)

• Deep dive into effects of stress response on the different systems of the body (4 hours)

• Connection between effects of stress on body systems and the three bodies, the five koshas, and subtle body systems (chakras, vayus, nadis) (2 hours)

• Polyvagal theory (3 hours)

• The influence that yoga has on the effects of the stress response (2 hours)

• Practical application through yoga practice and teaching practice –  yoga asana, pranayama, relaxation techniques, and meditations that address the effects of the stress response ( 3 hours)

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