The Spine 101

unlock the secrets of anatomy to promote spine health and better alignment, safeguarding and empowering your yoga practice and teaching

Elevate your yoga teaching by better understanding the spine—the body’s central pillar. This comprehensive course delves into the anatomy and function of the spine, spinal alignment, therapeutic movement, and injury prevention, equipping you with tools to guide your students toward stronger, healthier practices.

Through a thoughtful blend of theory and practice, you’ll explore the spine’s role in yoga, uncover how movement impacts spinal health, and discover therapeutic approaches to support your practice and your students.

Led by Dr. Rob, a renowned chiropractor and passionate yoga advocate, this course offers a fresh perspective on spinal care, designed specifically for yoga teachers and practitioners seeking to create meaningful, safe, and transformative practices.

Why Learn Spine Anatomy?

The spine is more than just a structure—it’s the foundation of movement, posture, and breath. Understanding spinal anatomy enables you to:

Understand Alignment: Safeguard spinal health by recognizing and addressing alignment issues
Enhance Core Stability: Learn how to strengthen the muscles that support the spine for safer, more effective movements
Prevent Injuries: Learn ways to reduce the risk of common spinal issues like low back pain or neck strain
Deepen Body Awareness: Cultivate a balanced, sustainable yoga practice rooted in the mind-body connection
Support Nervous System Health: Understand how the spine’s relationship with the nervous system affects overall well-being

Topics Explored In This Course

This course combines essential knowledge with actionable tools:

Spinal Anatomy Essentials: Understand the regions, curves, and vertebrae that make up the spine
Pelvis and Sacroiliac joint: Discover how this connects the upper body to the lower limbs
Spine-Nerve Interactions: Explore how the spine supports, protects and influences the nervous system
Core Stability: Learnt how to strengthen the muscles that stabilize and align the spine
Safe Movement Practices: Learn how to prevent back and neck pain
Understanding Spinal Conditions: Adapt your teaching to common issues like disc degeneration and osteoarthritis
Real-Life Applications: Understand concepts through real life case studies

What You Can Expect from This Journey

Simplified Knowledge: Complex anatomy, made accessible and applicable to every yoga teacher and practitioner
Interactive Learning: Reinforce your understanding through quizzes, case studies, and assignments
Personal Growth: Build a foundation that supports lifelong spinal health—for yourself and your students