Advanced Anatomy Training Course

Principles of Dynamic Alignment & Intelligent Adjustments

August 2 - 15, 2009

with Neil Barker

* This course qualifies for 100 hours continuing-education credit toward Yoga Alliance 500- and Centered Yoga 1100-hour training certification. A 100-hour certificate will be issued upon completion.

About the Training Course

This advanced anatomy and physiology workshop, which focuses on vinyasa and Ashtanga, is aimed specifically at dedicated yoga practitioners and teachers. As part of the ongoing advanced-anatomy series, this particular module will deepen your knowledge of the Ashtanga system and how it impacts the physical body, preparing it for the subtle practice 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 fortify and deepen your devotion to your practice and the tradition from which it stems.

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

A pose-by-pose exploration of the complete Primary Series will be a main feature of this workshop, with a detailed review of the principles of dynamic alignment and an emphasis on the musculature of each asana.

More specifically, we will

explore basic anatomical terms relating to the mechanics of movement.
review the deep inner and outer core musculature.
analyze the muscular anatomy posture by posture.
- What muscles should be active in the asana?
- What muscles should be released and lengthened?
outline the principles of dynamic alignment.
- Detailed adjustments for each element of the asana.
enumerate and explain the traditional vinyasa counts.
- Breath integrity in and out of the asana.
- The state of the asana.
take a detailed look at backbends, particularly those of the intermediate series.
examine the applied kinesiology and mechanics of vinyasa, as well as specific techniques for developing the 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 1100-hour accreditation, taking at least one advanced anatomy module is compulsory. These courses also afford you the opportunity to review and refine your adjustment techniques.

Please note that the advanced-anatomy modules may be taken in any order.

About the Teachers

Neil

Neil is a creative, lively, and gifted teacher with a unique ability to share learning in a way that students immediately "get" even difficult lessons. He is a senior teacher at Yoga Thailand and the training director for Centered Yoga Institute. He has been teaching with Paul since 2004. He is also a dedicated student of Sri O.P. Tiwari and is authorized to teach the Ashtanga practice by the master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.

Neil has a solid background in the healing arts, having studied and practiced as a chiropractor/spine specialist, acupuncturist, and Chinese medical practitioner. Neil spent a number of years living in Beijing, where he opened the first modern-day yoga center. For more about Neil, see his full bio.

Paul

Committed to living a healthy and positive life, Paul is a dedicated student of yoga and meditative practices. His primary teacher is O.P. Tiwari, with whom he has deepened his inner practices. He is one of only three senior students of Tiwari who has taken him deep with the Pranayama and Meditative practices.

Paul has studied extensively with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath in the Ashtanga yoga system, and is one of only a few in the world to be certified by Sri Jois. Paul's committed asana practice has informed him of many of the internal keys to practice, which he loves to share when teaching.

Paul is the happy father of two lovely boys. Together with his wife, he founded Yoga Thailand. For more, please see his full bio.

The Daily Schedule

The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher.

7 am	Meditation and Pranayama
8 am	Mysore Style Self Practice with occasional Led Explorative classes to deepen the understanding of the material covered.
10 am - 12:30 pm	Brunch Buffet
2 - 3:30 pm	Anatomy Lecture
4 - 6 pm	Anatomy Lecture or Practical Workshop with Q & A
6 pm	Dinner Buffet
6 - 9 pm	Steam room available
7:30 pm	Evening program - video, tratak, meditation

Please arrive by 5pm for a retreat welcome on the first day. Departure is by 12 noon on the last day. You are welcome to arrive early or stay on, check our residential stay rates

All our rooms have direct sea view with their own private balcony and bathroom.

The rate is inclusive of: