Muscles in Asana
Deepen your understanding of how individual muscles are engaged, strengthened, and lengthened in yoga asana to refine your practice and teach with clarity and confidence.
Explore the anatomy and function of key muscles and discover how specific asana influence them—either by building strength and tone or by creating space and length. This course is designed for yoga teachers who want to expand their knowledge of muscular anatomy within the context of yoga practice.
You’ll explore clear examples of foundational and advanced postures to see exactly how individual muscles are engaged during movement, enhancing your ability to offer intelligent cues, modifications, and adjustments.
Step into this journey with Dr. Rob, Gonstead chiropractor blending clinical expertise and a deep commitment to yoga education. His approachable guidance empowers you to teach with integrity and purpose.
Why Learn Muscular Anatomy in Asana?
Every yoga pose calls upon a unique interplay of muscular activation, release, and balance. Understanding how muscles work in asana helps you to:
- Enhance Strength and Flexibility – Support students in building functional strength and balanced range of motion.
- Teach With Purpose – Understand precisely which muscles are targeted in each posture so you can cue with confidence and clarity.
- Empower Personal Practice – Refine your own movement patterns and cultivate greater awareness of how your body responds in asana.
Topics Explored in This Course:
- Key Muscles in Asana - Learn the primary muscles engaged across common yoga postures.
- Strengthening and Toning - Discover which asana build strength and stability in targeted muscle groups.
- Lengthening and Releasing - Explore postures that create length and flexibility.
- Movement Patterns - Understand how muscles coordinate to produce safe, efficient movement.
- Practical Applications - Apply anatomical understanding to improve practice, cueing, and adaptations.
What You Can Expect from This Journey:
- Deep Knowledge of Muscular Anatomy - Understand the role of individual muscles in asana practice.
- Practical Teaching Tools - Gain actionable strategies to refine alignment, support students, and prevent injury.
- Confidence and Clarity - Learn to integrate anatomical knowledge seamlessly into your teaching and personal practice.
Join now to transform your understanding of asana, elevate your teaching, and inspire your students to move with strength, ease, and awareness.
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