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Describe the general anatomy and the structure of the hip.
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Demonstrate how the shape of your hip joint will affect movement and asana practice.
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Identify poses that stretch and strengthen the muscle groups surrounding the hip: flexors, extensors, adductors, abductors, and rotators.
112: Anatomy Of The Hip
Yoga is a very special practice because - unlike our usual movements of walking, sitting, or running - it provides opportunities to mobilize the hip all directions. However, every hip is different, and understanding the anatomy of this important joint will help you to more skillfully support your students in their alignment and asana practice.
Note for CE Credits: If you are a current teacher taking this course for Yoga Alliance CE credits, you may submit for 3 hours of Anatomy and Physiology credit via the Yoga Alliance website.
Course Curriculum
112: Anatomy Of The Hip
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START HERE
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HOW TO TAKE THIS COURSE
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SYLLABUS
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ABOUT YOUR FACULTY
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COURSE MATERIALS
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Q&A
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JOURNAL REFLECTION #1
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INTRODUCTION
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WHAT IS THE HIP?
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HIP: SELF-PALPATION
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PELVIS AND GENDER
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SKELETAL VARIATION & JOURNAL REFLECTION #2
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SKELETAL VARIATION - APPLIED
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THE SACRO-ILIAC JOINT (SI JOINT)
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QUIZ
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LESSON SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION
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HIP FLEXORS (FRONT OF HIP)
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JOURNAL REFLECTION #3
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JOURNAL REFLECTION #3 DEBRIEF
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QUIZ
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LESSON SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION TO LESSON THREE
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GLUTEUS MAXIMUS
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JOURNAL REFLECTION #4
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HAMSTRINGS
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JOURNAL REFLECTION #5
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QUIZ
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LESSON SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION TO LESSON FOUR
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HIP ADDUCTORS (MEDIAL HIP)
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JOURNAL REFLECTION #6
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QUIZ
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LESSON SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION TO LESSON FIVE
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HIP ABDUCTORS: LATERAL HIP & THE DEEP SIX
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HIP ABDUCTORS & ASANA
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EXTERNAL ROTATION AND ASANA
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THE STRETCHING RIDDLE
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JOURNAL REFLECTION #7
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JOURNAL REFLECTION #7 DEBRIEF
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QUIZ
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LESSON SUMMARY
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Student Reviews
Great teaching clarity
Jane Ware
Loved the way you had us all palpating the bones in different postures and appreciating how different individual skeletal structures are. You provided a whol...
Read MoreLoved the way you had us all palpating the bones in different postures and appreciating how different individual skeletal structures are. You provided a whole new appreciation of the complexity of the hip muscles and a lightbulb moment for me over the role of the hip abductors in balancing poses. Thank-you!
Read Lesslove love love this!
Kate Shaw
I enjoyed this course so much. It's a fascinating joint and I will be going over this course again to become really familiar with it
I enjoyed this course so much. It's a fascinating joint and I will be going over this course again to become really familiar with it
Read LessGreat overall view of hip muscles
Joan Turlington
This was a great lesson on teaching (and reviewing) hip muscles and anatomy. It makes me really think about what is going on in different poses. Hopefully on...
Read MoreThis was a great lesson on teaching (and reviewing) hip muscles and anatomy. It makes me really think about what is going on in different poses. Hopefully one day it will be more natural and not something to analyse each time.
Read LessChallenging and interesting!
Tara DeRosa
This class reminded me it's been years since I've been a student! It was challenging and I learned a lot. Definitely have a better understanding of certain p...
Read MoreThis class reminded me it's been years since I've been a student! It was challenging and I learned a lot. Definitely have a better understanding of certain poses. Thanks!
Read LessWonderful examples
Margo Leight
great illustrations made this real
great illustrations made this real
Read LessAwesome!
Naomi Boxall
Looking forward to doing all the anatomy modules. Clear and interesting.
Looking forward to doing all the anatomy modules. Clear and interesting.
Read LessHappy hips, happy life
Michelle Pastrana
On this course Rachel takes you on an exciting exploration of the hip. She explains with mastery and clarity the anatomical elements of this fundamental part...
Read MoreOn this course Rachel takes you on an exciting exploration of the hip. She explains with mastery and clarity the anatomical elements of this fundamental part of our body: bones, muscles, joints, connective tissue and how they work together to help us move around! This course will give you important insights on how to take care of this area of the body, how to move with precision and to preserve your hips functionality in the long run (literally).
Read LessClear, well-sequenced, instruction!
Elizabeth Wartluft
As a movement teacher, I am very picky about teachers and pedagogy. I was very impressed by this course: it's super organized, very specific, and fun on top ...
Read MoreAs a movement teacher, I am very picky about teachers and pedagogy. I was very impressed by this course: it's super organized, very specific, and fun on top of that!
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Jutta Weiske
This is a very clear and informative course which will support me both , in observing my owm yoga practise more conscious and giving more precise cues to stu...
Read MoreThis is a very clear and informative course which will support me both , in observing my owm yoga practise more conscious and giving more precise cues to students. I am very grateful having you raquel as a teacher as you are simple,precise,fun and strong at the same time. Thanks for the oportunity to be part of this.Jutta
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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.
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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.