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Anatomy & Alignment: Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers
Welcome to Anatomy & Alignment for Yoga!
Introduction to The Kaivalya Yoga Method
Meet Your Instructor: Alanna Kaivalya, Ph.D.
Anatomy & Alignment Guidebook
Enjoy the Journey!
Anatomy for Yoga
Why Learn Anatomy? (2:14)
Importance of Alignment and Anatomy (3:49)
The Basic Structures of the Body: Bones, Muscles, Fascia & Joints (32:57)
How Muscles Work: The Neuromuscular System (7:55)
The Anatomy of the Spine (19:23)
The Anatomy of the Legs and Feet (24:31)
The Anatomy of the Arms & Shoulders (15:58)
The Anatomy of the Sacrum & Pelvis (6:54)
Terms of Movement (14:18)
Anatomy of Breathing (14:39)
Basic Alignment Guidelines
Addressing Common Injuries
Simple Steps for Analyzing Postures
Alignment Basics: Defining Energetic Neutrality (8:39)
Anatomy of Alignment: Tadasana (21:26)
Alignment Principles: Downward Facing Dog (8:42)
Alignment Principles: Basic Prop Uses (12:52)
Alignment Principles: Chaturanga Dandasana (6:31)
Alignment Guidelines: Standing Postures
Alignment Principles: Standing Poses with Hips to the Side of the Mat (18:13)
Alignment Principles: Arms Overhead (6:04)
Alignment Principles: Standing Poses with Hips Facing the Front of the Mat (15:51)
Alignment Principles: Triangle Pose (5:04)
Alignment Principles: Standing Balance Poses (4:04)
Alignment Princples: Complex Standing Poses (9:35)
Alignment Guidelines: Backbends
Alignment Principles: Basic Backbends (10:58)
Alignment Principles: Cobra Pose (Simple Backbends) (3:15)
Alignment Principles: Kneeling Lunge (One Leg Forward, One Leg Back) (5:43)
Alignment Principles: Hero Pose (and Knee Safety) (3:20)
Alignment Principles: Upward Facing Dog (4:28)
Alignment Principles: Bow, Bridge & Camel (6:54)
Alignment Principles: Fish Pose (1:30)
Alignment Principles: Wheel Pose (8:08)
Alignment Guidelines: Core Postures
Alignment Principles: Boat Pose & Core Strength (5:17)
Alignment Principles: Plank & Side Plank (7:09)
Alignment Guidelines: Forward Bends
Alignment Principles: Forward Fold Basics (8:45)
Alignment Principles: Squat Pose & Lower Back Health (4:07)
Alignment Principles: Complex Forward Folds (6:47)
Alignment Principles: Child's Pose (Anatomic Flexion) (3:17)
Alignment Guidelines: Supine Poses
Alignment Principles: Supine Poses (5:15)
Alignment Principles: Figure-Four Stretch (1:38)
Alignment Principles: Shavasana (4:04)
Alignment Guidelines: Inversions & Arm Balances
Alignment Principles: Arm Balance Basics & Crow Pose (7:00)
Alignment Principles: Twisting Arm Balances & Side Crow (4:18)
Alignment Principles: Complex Arm Balance (Koundinyasana) (1:44)
Alignment Principles: Inversion Basics & Forearm Stand & Handstand (8:01)
Alignment Principles: Headstand (9:14)
Alignment Principles: Shoulderstand (8:51)
Additional Resources: Written Alignment Instruction for Yoga Poses
Additional Resources: Alignment Guides
Alignment: Tadasana [Written]
Alignment: Uttanasana [Written]
Alignment: Ardha Uttanasana [Written]
Alignment: Utkatasana- Chair Pose [Written]
Alignment: Plank Pose [Written]
Alignment: 8 Limb Pose - Knees, Chest, Chin [Written]
Alignment: Chaturanga Dandasana [Written]
Alignment: Cobra Pose [Written]
Alignment: Urdhva Mukha Svanasana [Written]
Alignment: Child's Pose [Written]
Alignment: Downward Facing Dog [Written]
Alignment: Warrior 1 [Written]
Alignment: Warrior 2 [Written]
Alignment: Humble Warrior Pose [Written]
Alignment: Crescent Lunge [Written]
Alignment: Triangle Pose [Written]
Alignment: Extended Side Angle Pose [Written]
Alignment: Pyramid Pose [Written]
Alignment: Lizard Pose [Written]
Alignment: Locust Pose [Written]
Alignment: Bow Pose [Written]
Alignment: Supine Big Toe Pose [Written]
Alignment: Figure 4 Stretch [Written]
Alignment: Seated Forward Fold [Written]
Alignment: Janu Shirshasana [Written]
Alignment: Marichyasana [Written]
Alignment: Ardha Matsyendrasana [Written]
Alignment Principles: Complex Arm Balance (Koundinyasana)
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