12 Hour Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics Applied to Yoga
2 days of training with Andrew McGonigle
For yoga teachers, yoga teacher trainees + experienced practitioners
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th April 2025 | 10.30am-5.30pm | YQ
In this two-day immersion we will explore in detail the anatomy and physiology of our incredible human body applied to practising and teaching yoga. Each topic that we delve into will be related directly back to the asana practice.
The sessions will be interactive and experiential and will vary between discussion, lecture, small group work, personal reflection and asana exploration. There will be a strong focus on using knowledge of anatomy to make asana practices as inclusive as possible. A detailed manual will be included.
The immersion is ideal for yoga practitioners with an established practice, who want to learn more about the human body, go deeper in their own yoga practice and develop a teaching style that is up to date, empowering and inclusive. We will explore anatomy to a depth that is appropriate for teaching yoga.
By the end of the weekend you will feel inspired and empowered to teach yoga to the best of your ability. You will have the confidence to breakdown any yoga asana with a clear understanding of the key actions and movements and know how to work with your own unique anatomy and that of your student.
About Andrew McGonigle
Author of Supporting Yoga Students with Common Injuries and Conditions (2021) and of The Physiology of Yoga (2022), Andrew McGonigle has been a passionate anatomy teacher for years. With a background in the medical field, massage therapy, yoga teaching and now anatomy teaching, he has led numerous trainings and workshops around the UK and beyond. Andrew is also part of the YQ Learning Hub Team and teaches Anatomy at our 200h TTC.
A few topics that will be talked about at this training :
An Introduction to Intelligent Movement Principals:
An introduction to muscle looking at its structure and function and how we can apply the knowledge of stretch reflexes to deepen our practice.
The structure and function of bone and joints looking at both the importance and limitation of alignment and what limits our movement.Whether yoga alone can reverse bone loss.How a knowledge of fascia can impact our movement on and off the mat.The Nocebo Effect and choosing empowering language.What causes muscle tightness.Flexibility vs mobilityAnatomical language and how this can help us to remember the names of some of our muscles.
A Detailed Exploration of the Lower Limbs:
An exploration of our feet and ankles looking at their structure and function and how we can apply this knowledge on and off the mat.Why our knee joints may be vulnerable to injury and how to support them.A detailed look at the hip joints focusing on what makes each of us so unique.Piriformis Syndrome.
& A Detailed Exploration of the Upper Limbs, of the Spine and maybe more?
This workshop counts towards CPD requirements for Yoga Alliance Members (12 contact hours)..
A detailed manual is included in the training fee.
Both days will run from 10.30am until 5.30pm with a one hour lunch break.
Please choose one of the below options if you would like to join this training. If you choose the deposit option, the remainder of your fee (£140) is to be paid by 15th of March 2025 by bank transfer.