Fundamentals of Anatomy

15 hour Yoga Alliance Continuing Education

In this course, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of human anatomy.

Topics Covered:

• The 3 planes of movement
• Types of tissues
• The skeletal system
• The muscular system
• Eccentric v. concentric v. isometric contraction

With an emphasis on experiential learning, this information will be integrated and applied to asana (yoga postures).

Details

• Dates: TBD
• Friday, 6pm – 9pm
• Sat & Sun, 9am – 4pm
• 15 in class hours
• Prerequisite: None
• $345 Tuition + GST

Learning Outcomes:

• Use anatomical language & demonstrate understanding of planes of movement
• Name the major bones of the skeleton
• Identify the major joints of the body, their respective movements as well as relevant ligaments

• Analyze the major muscles of the body & their actions
• Apply this knowledge of the body when teaching, practicing and modifying yoga postures

Instructor: Chelsea Lee

Evolution and growth of the mind, body and spirit comes only from life-long learning with one another.  As a Certified Yoga Therapist, Chelsea believes whole-heartedly in experiential learning with and from her students & clients. She strives to empower others with knowledge and skills necessary for creating a meaningful change in their own experience.   She is the Yoga Therapy Program Director at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts and offers private Yoga Therapy at Chelsea Lee Yoga Therapy in Squamish. When she’s not teaching or practicing yoga, you can find Chelsea exploring the beautiful mountains and forest of the Sea-to-Sky corridor!

Admissions

No prior knowledge or experience is required.

This course is suitable for yoga practitioners & instructors, as well as anyone with a passion for learning about their body!

Cancellation Policy

Tuition is fully refundable until one week prior to the course at which point no refunds will be made. If a student is unable to attend for any reason, payment received will be kept on file as a credit and can be used for any other VSOHA program or course within one year.