CAT 693 - Yoga Philosophy and Anatomy

Yoga connects you to the innate intelligence of your physical body; but understanding what it is saying and what it means is are different stories. This course will focus primarily on functional anatomy of the bones, joints, muscles, fascia and organ systems, relative to movement of the body in yoga. Learn about the interconnections throughout your body, how strengthening, stretching, and awareness can affect your whole being. The curriculum includes: seeing bodies; muscular anatomy as applied to yoga postures; a deeper knowledge of skeletal anatomy; the respiratory system in context of breathing practices; asana application for (quote/unquote) real bodies; common injuries, their causes and remedies and asana practices which emphasize stability and fluidity in the body.

Credits: 3