Asana and Applied Anatomy: The Shoulder Joint
California Yoga Center
1776 Miramonte Ave
(Blossom Valley Center)
Mountain View, CA 94040
650-967-5702

Sunday, September 18, 2011
1:30pm-5pm
Fee: $70 in advance/$80 day of the workshop
Register online or mail in with form on flyer below
(download Flyer)
www.californiayoga.com

In this three and half hour experiential workshop, we will explore and practice postures that enhance the mobility of these areas of the body as well as postures that help us to develop strength and stability in the region. We will also examine the relationship between the shoulder blade and upper back as they relate to the neck and head position in asanas.
Topics covered include:

• The basic anatomy of the three bones and four joints that make up the shoulder girdle.
• Causes of movement restrictions in the shoulder and how to improve flexibility without injury.
• Learn and practice a sequence of postures designed to develop strength and stability in the shoulder girdle.
• Learn how to sidestep or correct students with neck discomfort in postures such as Triangle, Shoulderstand and Uttanasana.
• Learn which actions/movements are desireable as we move into, hold, and move out of certain yoga asanas and why.
• How to modify your approach to asana practice when there is a shoulder injury. (Come with your questions about your own body and practice)

  Come prepared for an informative, fun and challenging session. This workshop is open to teachers and students with at least two years practice experience. Some prior knowledge of anatomy is useful but not essential.

Asana and Applied Anatomy: The Spine, l & ll
Breathe Los Gatos
14107-H Winchester Blvd
Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-370-YOGA

Spine Session l-Saturday , October 1, 2011 1:30pm to 5:00pm
Spine Session ll-Sunday, October 2, 2011 1:30pm to 5:00pm

Fee: $70 in advance/$85 at the door/$120 for both sessions
To Register online go to Breathe Los Gatos

note: Session l is a prerequisite for Session ll

Asana and Applied Anatomy: The Spine, Session l

How we sit, stand and hold ourselves in space can optimize conditions for a healthy, strong back or create imbalance, strain and injury.
Join us for this workshop and learn:

• The four basic components of a Yoga program for a healthy back
• What is meant by "neutral spine" and why it's important for back health
• How to safely move in and out of Yoga postures and daily activities
• The principles of back stabilization and how to apply this in fundamental asanas

Asana and Applied Anatomy: The Spine, Session ll

In this session we will focus on how and when to apply the basic principles learned in Session I in greater depth. There will be some lecture and partner exercises as well as a complete asana and pranayama practice. We will explore:

• Basic Spinal Anatomy and Range of Motion
• Seeing and Understanding Common Spinal Patterns
• How to sequence postures, use counter poses, props and posture modification to maximize the integrity of the spine
• Using the Bandhas for Core Stabilization