Yoga Anatomy and Therapeutics Trainings

200-Hour, 300-Hour,
500-Hour, Standalone options

I provide modern Anatomy and Therapeutics trainings for Yoga Alliance-certified schools. Become a more knowledgeable, experienced, and marketable yoga instructor.

Modules may be continuing education for wellness professionals who want to refresh and deepen their understanding of anatomy so they can safely instruct and support their students.

Course modules also are great for yoga students who want a more comprehensive understanding of their body’s unique habits and alignment—and to further their practice.

 

Embodied Anatomy, Physiology and Movement for Yoga Teachers by Gwen Yeager, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP

 

A 200-hour Anatomy course covering the following 2020 Yoga Alliance required topics:

  • Skeletal System
    → Major bones
    → Types of joints
    → Major muscles involved in asana
    → Types of muscle contractions

  • Physiology
    → Nervous System
    - Stress response (fight/flight/freeze)
    - Vagal theory
    - Mind-body connection
    → Cardiovascular/circulatory systems
    → Respiratory system (physical, voluntary vs. involuntary)

  • Biomechanics
    → Types of joint movements
    → Joint stabilization
    → Safe movements (as pertaining to balancing, stretching, awareness, trauma)
    → Contraindications, misalignments, adaptations

 

“Gwen’s anatomy training is hands-down the best. What makes it unique is that playfulness and movement are part of the curriculum. Gwen has a deep understanding of yoga and anatomy, and her enthusiasm for the topic is contagious. Because the class is interactive, students have a somatic experience of the muscles and actions they are studying, so they truly understand them in relationship to yoga asana in a way they don’t in other trainings. It’s very important to me that teachers in my trainings are safe and deeply understand movement, the nervous system, and the human body. I highly recommend Gwen’s class. It is a premium quality anatomy module for 200-hour teacher training.”
— Sheryl Utal | Founder, Red Diamond Yoga

Embodied Anatomy, Physiology and Movement for Yoga Teachers

Created by Gwen Yeager, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, YACEP

This training includes carefully curated movement that enables students to form deep connections between anatomy and the practice of yoga. Including movement into the curriculum makes the process of learning anatomy fun and personal. Gwen’s relaxed approach engages students who are intimidated or who do not have an innate interest in the topic.

We’ll also cover Tensegrity and Fascia Lines.

Yoga Alliance requires that a minimum of five hours be spent applying anatomy and physiology principles to the practice of yoga. Embodied Anatomy, Physiology and Movement for Yoga Teachers has been designed to give students a unique opportunity to apply and practice new skills. New yoga teachers leave their first training with over five hours of practical application so they can teach with intelligence, confidence, inspiration, and safety.

Advanced Anatomy Training for 300-Hour and 500-Hour Teaching Certifications

Customized for your school’s program.

This 300-hour anatomy module dives deeper into anatomy, with a focus on critical thinking skills needed to take yoga teaching to a higher professional level—in classroom settings and teaching one-on-one. The program begins with a review of 200-hour anatomy topics, and moves deeper, including:

  • The pelvis as a cornerstone of movement

  • Anatomical logic behind asana composition

  • Respiration, abdominal pressure, and the pelvic floor

  • Postural distortions

  • Polyvagal Theory

  • Myofascia and fascial lines

  • Pain science

  • Physical anatomy and the chakras

200-hour students have twelve (15) contact hours and five (5) non-contact hours including reading and study assignments. 300-Hour students have twelve (20) contact hours and four (10) non-contact hours including reading assignments and anatomy and yoga therapy projects. Modules can be adapted to meet the needs of your training.

Yoga Therapeutics Training Module

Empower students on their path to health and wellbeing.

Learn to teach evidence-based therapeutic yoga in private and group settings.

  • Techniques for assessing individuals

  • Adaptations for injuries and special conditions

  • Working privately

  • Working with special populations

  • Regression/progression of poses: using the wall, gravity, and props to ease or increase difficulty

  • Breath sequencing strategies

  • Care for injured individuals in group classess

  • Therapeutic sequencing

  • Ayurveda, subtle body, and therapeutic yoga

Students have sixteen (16) contact hours and four (4) non-contact hours including reading assignments and a therapeutic sequencing project.

“Gwen, thank you a million times over for laying a great anatomy foundation in our 200Hr Teacher Training. I’m currently working through my personal trainer certification, and every time we get into anatomy, I smile remembering you and how well you prepared us! It’s less intimidating now because of your amazing work. <3 Cheers!”
— Corinne | West Los Angeles