In this course yoga therapist and physical therapist Marlysa Sullivan will look at the anatomy of the core and spine and the relationship to the breath and the bandhas in the cultivation of optimal core strength and spine health. We will explore common musculoskeletal imbalances that contribute to spine pain and how to use asana to alleviate these … Continued
By now it’s become an article of faith that core stability is a key element in a healthy asana practice and crucial to a happy lower back. But what is the core and how do we strengthen it? Too often classes with a core emphasis focus on the superficial musculature of the front body and end … Continued
While backbending is a part of asana practice, it is still an unfamiliar movement for the vast majority of our students. It is also a necessary one for a flexible and strong back. In this course, Judith Hanson Lasater will start with a review of the structure of the vertebral column and the primary muscles … Continued
Twists are profoundly delightful. They take us deep into the spine – rotating, twisting, squeezing, strengthening, and releasing the tissue that lies along the midline of the body. Twists can improve digestion, relieve pain, and help improve posture. Almost immediately the upper body stands more upright with greater ease and relief. However, as incredible as twists … Continued
Study yoga online with Doug Keller, author of Yoga As Therapy, who is widely regarded for his unique insights into the fine points of yoga anatomy and alignment. In this online yoga course, Doug Keller focuses on the hamstrings, one of the most common sources of misalignment in yoga poses. Tight hamstrings are particularly limiting … Continued
Get new insights for your own practice and deepen your teaching skills with this special bundled package of audio downloads with Judith Hanson Lasater. Bones, Joints & Muscles: Identifying and Helping Musculoskeletal Problems in Asana. This download includes talks with Judith Hanson Lasater consists of question and answer sessions related to sciatica, helping students with … Continued
As a special offer, we have bundled a series of previously recorded talks by Judith, with each one focusing on yoga anatomy as it applies to specific parts of the body. The bundle includes almost eight hours of lectures with Judith on yoga anatomy and the kinesiology of asana. included in this course: The Cervical … Continued
Are you preparing for a hip replacement and want to learn how yoga might help you recover faster? Or, if you already have a hip replacement, which are the yoga postures that are safe and which should you avoid? And, for yoga teachers, which are the teaching practices that are particularly useful for people with … Continued
The Shoulderstand is considered the queen of yoga asanas. In this two-part audio yoga download, Iyengar teacher Judith Hanson Lasater explores these questions and touches on the anatomy, preparation, and precautions: • How does shoulderstand complement headstand? • Can it be practiced without practicing headstand?
As yoga gains in popularity, there is now documentation that thousands of people are seeking health care for injuries related to yoga. In this audio yoga download, Judith Hanson Lasater, a teacher of yoga therapeutics, starts at the neck and works down the body exploring this issue and answers questions posed by participants. Judith gives … Continued
In this audio course Anatomy Trains author Tom Myers reviews the anatomy of the pelvic floor with a particular focus on how it relates to postnatal issues, low back pain, and posture imbalances. The pelvic floor is actually a complex of three layers of myofascial tissue, each of which performs a different function. Contemporary understanding … Continued