Movement Lab: Practical Anatomy & Kinesiology

Movement Lab is a 30-hour course that examines functional anatomy and key kinesiology concepts to better understand yoga asana and other movement modalities. We will investigate human movement in an interactive and engaging manner through a combination of experiential practices, lectures, and discussions.

This course provides resources for yoga teachers and movement professionals to see bodies and motion in new ways. Through a deeper understanding of how movement is created, alignment patterns, and effective sequencing, you’ll gain tools to elevate your teaching. 

For those who are not yoga teachers, Movement Lab provides insight for creating more fluidity in poses, a deeper mind-body connection, and strategies for increasing strength, mobility, and flexibility in your practice. 

• The role the central nervous system plays in movement
• How the musculoskeletal system creates movement
• Postural patterns and joint function
• Strategies for creating more efficient alignment in asana
• Why yoga is considered “functional” movement 
• How our unique anatomy informs yoga postures, and why yoga is not “one size fits all” 
• The science of strength, mobility and flexibility

This course is offered via hybrid format, however, in-person attendance is highly recommended.

This course is a part of the JOY of Yoga 300-Hour Teacher Training Core Curriculum, and also open to the public, with eligibility for 30 CEUs (Continuing Education Units). Apply here for courses to be eligible toward the 300-Hour. 

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