Continuing Education Training Course

Anatomy & Physiology of Muscular Myofascial Meridians
- How muscles connect & talk to each other -

July 20 - August 2, 2008

With Paul & Neil

About the Retreat

Centered Yoga Institute is proud to present the second in a series of advanced anatomy and physiology workshops aimed specifically at dedicated yoga practitioners and teachers, with a focus on Vinyasa and Ashtanga. This series will deepen your knowledge and appreciation of this complete and scientific approach to asana, allowing you to understand how the system impacts the physical body uniquely preparing it for the deeper subtle practices of Pranayama.

The more you understand the science of this practice the more you will appreciate and value your time on the mat. This ultimately serves to empower and deepen your devotion to your practice and the tradition from which it stems.

If already teaching, this series will enhance your ability to communicate physical and energetic benefits confidently to your students.

Knowledge is power. Accordingly, all practitioners and teachers at some stage of their development will require an exploration of these concepts for continual personal and professional evolution.

This workshop will explore in-depth, the relationship between Ashtanga Vinyasa and its effects on the Myofascial Muscle Meridians & Connective tissues of the body.

You will explore in detail:

Basic anatomical terms relating to mechanics of movement.
Review of the deep inner and outer core musculature.
Review of the muscular anatomy.
In depth overview of the Energy Meridians of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its relationship to Yoga.
In depth overview of the various kinds of connective tissue, fascia and myofascia.
A detailed exploration of how muscles communicate and distribute various tensions throughout the body.
A detailed exploration of how the above contribute to good structural alignment in the various asanas.
The applied kinesiology and mechanics of Vinyasa, and specific techniques for developing jump back and jump through.

In addition to this, you will:

Be immersed in yogic living and in the company of like-minded individuals.
Have the opportunity to deepen your personal practice under the senior tutelage of Neil Barker and Paul Dallaghan.
Deepen and further your understanding and personal experience of Pranayama.

For those students working toward the Yoga Alliance 500 Hour or the Centered Yoga 1000 Hour Accreditation, taking at least one advanced anatomy module is compulsory. Additionally you will have the opportunity to review and refine your adjustment techniques.

Please Note that this series of Advanced Anatomy Modules can be taken in any order

For those students working toward the Yoga Alliance 500 Hour or the Centered Yoga 1000 Hour Accreditation, this is one of the compulsory modules and as such you will have the opportunity to review and refine your adjustment techniques. Please check on www.centeredyoga.com for more details on applying for the continuing education training.

Our guestrooms are set back just over 50 meters from the water to provide you with a private community and greater security. Most of our rooms open up to a spectacular seaview looking direct to the beach and the coconut trees.

The rate is inclusive of: