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Describe three reasons that understanding anatomical language is useful for a yoga teacher.
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Demonstrate anatomical position and use anatomical language to describe postures.
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Perform and identify the movements that are possible in the three planes.
103: Language Of Anatomy
Although yoga is ultimately a practice that addresses all layers of human experience (including the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual), we generally practice hatha yoga through creating shapes and movements with our physical body. Because the physical body is an instrument of the practice, it is important for us to have a robust understanding of functional movement. By learning anatomical language, we are able to more clearly see, understand, and describe human movement, which gives us a common language with other health professionals and sets a foundation for understanding anatomy.
Note for CE Credits: If you are a current teacher taking this course for Yoga Alliance CE credits, you may submit 1 hour of credit in Anatomy and Physiology via the Yoga Alliance website.
Course Curriculum
103: Language Of Anatomy
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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 TO LESSON ONE
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OVERVIEW OF THE PLANES
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QUIZ: THE THREE PLANES
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LESSON SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION TO LESSON TWO
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THE SAGITTAL PLANE
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QUIZ: SAGITTAL PLANE
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LESSON SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION TO LESSON THREE
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THE CORONAL PLANE
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QUIZ: THE CORONAL PLANE
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LESSON SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION TO LESSON FOUR
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THE TRANSVERSE PLANE
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QUIZ: TRANSVERSE PLANE
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LESSON SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION TO LESSON FIVE
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USING ANATOMICAL LANGUAGE
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QUIZ: ANATOMICAL LANGUAGE
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REVIEW ACTIVITY
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CHAIR POSE: DECONSTRUCTED
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LESSON SUMMARY
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Sanford Levy
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Abigail Watkins
I was already aware of many of the terms, however, this course simplified and clarified the concepts into very easily understood concepts. Great!
I was already aware of many of the terms, however, this course simplified and clarified the concepts into very easily understood concepts. Great!
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Allison Mills
I heard a lot of these terms in physical therapy -- without the context or clarity offered in these lessons. It was helpful to have the term and concept comp...
Read MoreI heard a lot of these terms in physical therapy -- without the context or clarity offered in these lessons. It was helpful to have the term and concept complexity bookended with the reasons why anatomical language is helpful as instructors and why it can deepen our own practice, but without needing to be so precisely descriptive in our classes.
Read LessSo accessible and made relevant with the examples !
Margo Leight
Thank you this was rewarding to complete
Thank you this was rewarding to complete
Read LessGreat clarity!
Sabine Mellmann-Brown
I have struggled with remembering the anatomical terms as the relate to position and movement. This has been by far the clearest explanations and demonstrati...
Read MoreI have struggled with remembering the anatomical terms as the relate to position and movement. This has been by far the clearest explanations and demonstrations of these concepts that I have found. Thank you!
Read LessTitle and content match perfectly
Milissa (Mimi) Roberts
A study guide that uses the core terms that are needed to be successful on the tests & final test would be useful in this chapter. The study guide does ...
Read MoreA study guide that uses the core terms that are needed to be successful on the tests & final test would be useful in this chapter. The study guide does not follow the sections of the video; therefore the tool is weak.
Read LessAccessible and Well Presented Overview
Amanda Perkins
I thought this training entailed the perfect amount of detail and great tricks for remembering such as: sagittal- somersault, coronal- cartwheel, and transve...
Read MoreI thought this training entailed the perfect amount of detail and great tricks for remembering such as: sagittal- somersault, coronal- cartwheel, and transverse- twisting. These presentations were clear and easy to understand. I loved the exercise of writing the anatomical positioning of chair. I also thought the language usage in the answers to quiz questions were helpful too and good examples to use in describing a movement. Thank you!
Read LessVery informative but just enough to not feel overwhelmed (:
Kartiya Ilardo
I learnt so much! The videos were complimented well by the text and quizzes which helped cement the knowledge even more. Definitely recommend (: Thank you!
I learnt so much! The videos were complimented well by the text and quizzes which helped cement the knowledge even more. Definitely recommend (: Thank you!
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Jacqui Jesso
The lesson was so clear with visual supporting data. It makes it possible to imagine speaking about movement with more precision.
The lesson was so clear with visual supporting data. It makes it possible to imagine speaking about movement with more precision.
Read LessMeet 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.
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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.