Yoga Anatomy & Yoga Therapy

Expand your knowledge of the body, breath and mind to teach effectively, support healing and safe practices while enhancing techniques through the wisdom of Yoga Anatomy and Yoga as a Therapy

Studying Yoga Anatomy and Therapeutic Yoga equips you with the tools to truly see and understand both yourself and the student in front of you. By exploring the functions of joints, the movements of the spine, and the body’s unique mechanics, you’ll gain the knowledge to create safe, sustainable practices that prevent injury and reduce pain.

This journey of self-discovery is essential—only by understanding your own body and patterns can you effectively guide others. Yoga can be a potent therapeutic tool for specific health conditions. It centres on the body’s physical structures and their interplay during yoga postures (asana) and breathing techniques (pranayama).

This knowledge is crucial for guiding students safely through their health challenges. Through case studies, therapeutic techniques in yoga, and self-reflection, you’ll learn when to guide, when to adjust, and how to empower your students to realign, heal, and move through life with greater ease and strength.

Topics Explored

  • Anatomy & Physiology: Gain a deep understanding of how the body functions–exploring major muscles, joints, and organs, and how this knowledge supports safe, effective yoga practice. 

  • Yoga Therapy: Harness the power of yoga to support both physical and mental health, addressing concerns such as joint pain, anxiety and more 

  • Ayurveda: Learn how diet, lifestyle, and holistic practices influence overall well being and seamlessly integrate this into your yoga teachings 

  • Asanas: Analyse postures through both Eastern and Western lenses, understanding their direct impact on the body and mind, healing and practice

What You Can Gain:

  • Enhanced Teaching Skills: Gain tools to design effective classes that foster your students’ progress, health, safety and confidence   

  • Yoga Therapy Skills: Learn to modify and adapt yoga practices to address individual conditions and when to pass it to someone else

  • Deeper Understanding of Yoga Practice: Understand how the body is influenced from different postures, pranayama and other yogic practices, to create effective and meaningful teachings