One way to do that is by studying the Human Body.  Regardless of your yoga style or technique, the human body remains a constant across all Asana traditions.  This class is your window into the workings of this miraculous container we travel in.

We will review and discuss:

• Anatomy and Physiology Basics–terminology, tissues, structures and functions
• Mechanics of Movement–concepts of movement and how to be more observant of these in our students
• The Nervous System–the brain, learning, reflexes and the mind
• Common Injuries–modifications, healing and what to avoid
• Posture-specific Analysis– risk and modifications

This is not a “name the muscles” class.  We dive in deep and work on concepts that will help enrich your experience of your yoga practice, bring more awareness and intelligence to your sequencing, and help make you a better observer of your students. This workshop will help build skills that make you a better yoga teacher.

The next class is scheduled as follows:

Date: January 10th & 17th (two consecutive Sundays)

Time: 1 P.M.-7 P.M each day; starting promptly at 1!

Place: New Seattle Massage Classroom–4519 1/2 University Way NE, Seattle WA 98105

Cost:  $125–includes instruction and all materials, 12 CEU’s for Yoga Alliance RYT’s

Registration forms will be sent by email.  If you want to attend, please leave your contact info in the “Comments” section below, or email functional.anatomy@unitytherapeutic.com with any questions.   (This email is monitored for this class only and will be terminated upon completion of the class.)

Richelle is a massage therapist, yoga teacher and therapist, bodywork educator, and perpetual student of life.  She has been learning and teaching about anatomy, healing, injury prevention and rehabilitation since 1994.  Richelle is eager to share her knowledge with you!

Do you desire a deeper understanding of human anatomy and physiology?  This class goes beyond memorization to explore the various systems that influence a yoga practice.  We will examine and discuss the physiology of:

• The Nervous System—The influence of the brain in sensory perception.
• Muscles—Including common conditions, reflexes and postural patterning.
• Fascia—What is it really and how does it work?
• Joint Structures—General anatomy along with specific mechanism of injury at the most vulnerable joints.
• The Breath—How it fits in…

Along the way, we will discuss how this deeper knowledge can advance our teaching skills through more intelligent modifications, hands-on adjustments and sequencing.

Richelle Ricard is an educator, massage therapist and yoga instructor who has been studying the human body and its miracles since 1994.  She developed a yoga-specific anatomy curriculum in 2007 for yoga teacher-trainees and is eager to offer an advanced version to veteran instructors. More about Richelle here…

• Cost:  $100 (introductory fee—one time rate!)
• Dates:  Saturday, October 31-Sunday, November 1
• Times:  10 A.M. To 4 P.M. (12 hours CEU credits for Y.A. RYT)
• Location:  New Seattle Massage, 4519 ½  University Way NE, Seattle WA 98105
• Contact:   206-931-2949 or functional.anatomy@unitytherapeutic.com (this email is monitored for this workshop only and will be removed when the workshop is completed)