104: Anatomy Of Bones And Joints

Bones and joints are the foundation for all movement in the human body. In this lesson, we will investigate the purpose and structure of bones and cartilage, examine different kinds of joint movements, and the implication of skeletal variation in asana. By understanding how our bones and joints affect movement, you will profoundly deepen your ability to teach functional asana and support your student’s yoga practice.

Note for CE Credits: If you are a current teacher taking this course for Yoga Alliance CE credits, you may submit for 2 hours of Anatomy and Physiology credit via the Yoga Alliance website.

In this course, you will learn to:

  • List five functions of your bones and name and palpate the bones of your skeleton.

  • Demonstrate the movement and function of the most common joint types and describe the purpose of cartilage.

  • Evaluate how skeletal variation may affect asana functionality.

Course curriculum

104: Anatomy Of Bones And Joints

    1. START HERE

    2. HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE

    3. SYLLABUS

    4. ABOUT YOUR FACULTY

    5. COURSE MATERIALS

    6. Q&A

    1. JOURNAL REFLECTION #1

    2. INTRODUCTION

    3. PURPOSE OF BONES

    4. COMPOSITION OF BONES

    5. REAL FEMUR (THIGH) BONE

    6. BONE SHAPE

    7. ACTIVITY: INTERACTIVE SELF-PALPATION | CALL & RESPONSE

    8. QUIZ: BONES

    9. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. INTRODUCTION

    2. TYPES OF JOINTS

    3. JOURNAL REFLECTION #2

    4. TYPES OF SYNOVIAL JOINTS

    5. SKELETAL VARIATION & ACTIVITY

    6. QUIZ: JOINTS

    7. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. INTRODUCTION

    2. CARTILAGE: ARTICULAR

    3. CARTILAGE: FIBROCARTILAGE

    4. QUIZ: CARTILAGE

    5. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. INTRODUCTION

    2. COMMON INJURIES TO BONES & CARTILAGE

    3. QUIZ: COMMON INJURIES

    4. LESSON SUMMARY

    1. FINAL ASSESSMENT

    2. ACADEMIC HONOR

    3. CONCLUSION & OUTSIDE PRACTICE

About this course

  • $45.00
  • 34 lessons

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Student Reviews

5 star rating

Practical and fun!

Margo Leight

I really enjoyed the practical examples that made the ideas concrete and meaningful!

I really enjoyed the practical examples that made the ideas concrete and meaningful!

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5 star rating

The skeleton explained!

Susan Nelan

This was an informative and very practical course. The focus on learning about bones and joints is always paired with the application to teaching yoga.

This was an informative and very practical course. The focus on learning about bones and joints is always paired with the application to teaching yoga.

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Great addition!

Mollie Erickson

This was such a great update and addition to the anatomy I learned in YTT in 2015! The modules were clear and well-illustrated, and having the pdf to look at...

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This was such a great update and addition to the anatomy I learned in YTT in 2015! The modules were clear and well-illustrated, and having the pdf to look at simultaneously was very helpful. Thank you so much for offering!

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Diagrams were helpful

Precious Joseph

I was worried the skeletal was going to be overwhelming, but it was very digestible!

I was worried the skeletal was going to be overwhelming, but it was very digestible!

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Highly Recommended

Korie Beth Brown

No fluff - nice juicy important science. I'm taking notes like a madwoman - there's a lot to review.

No fluff - nice juicy important science. I'm taking notes like a madwoman - there's a lot to review.

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Great module. I love learning about the wonder of the hum...

Kate Shaw

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Clear, sparse but packed with information

Abigail Watkins

I learned a lot from this module, and I have a background (degree) in biology! As well as having been an elite athlete and having advanced wilderness first ...

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I learned a lot from this module, and I have a background (degree) in biology! As well as having been an elite athlete and having advanced wilderness first aid certification. Great distillation of just what was needed and nothing more.

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Meet Your Instructor

E-RYT 500, LMT, MFA, MS Rachel Scott

Teacher trainer, author and ERYT 500 instructor, Rachel has spent thousands of hours leading YTTs, mentoring teachers and helping students uncover and express their voice, passion and potential by building the pragmatic skills that they need to share their own teaching voice with confidence.

To build this robust and transformational YTT, she combined her extensive academic training as an educator (M.Sci Instructional Systems and Learning Technologies, BA Columbia University, Phi Beta Kappa) with her cumulative experience as a trainer, teacher, and mentor.

An anatomy nerd, Rachel is also a licensed massage therapist and has spent hundreds of hours in the cadaver lab. Her books include, "Yoga for Mind, Body & Spirit," "Living Yoga," and "Head Over Heels: A Yogis' Guide to Dating." Connect with her on Instagram and YouTube @rachelscottyoga.