Sharing Knowledge
Yoga as Therapy: Muscle Imbalances
with Julie GudmestadLondon
Muscle imbalances can contribute to pain, injury, and chronic problems in any part of the body, and a thoughtful yoga practice can help to correct these imbalances. In this workshop, we will look at the anatomy of important muscle groups, and how imbalances (strong vs. weak and tight vs. flexible) contribute to mis-alignments that set the stage for problems. Then we’ll practice yoga poses and sequences to help correct imbalances, improve alignment and relieve pain.
Day one will focus on the pelvis and low back. Important muscle groups include the psoas and hamstrings, and the abdominals and erector spinae.
Day two will focus on the shoulder and upper back. Important muscle groups include the trapezius, pectorals, serratus anterior, and rotator cuff.
Some previous study of anatomy is helpful but not mandatory.
Julie Gudmestad has been active in Portland, Oregon, as a yoga teacher and licensed physical therapist for over 30 years. Her yoga teaching is primarily informed by the Iyengar method, with modifications to the traditional approach that have significantly enhanced its effectiveness, safety and clarity. Julie has integrated Western medical knowledge with yoga training into a unique teaching style. Read Julie Gudmestad's full biography.
Are you eligible?
For yoga therapists, yoga teachers, trainee teachers and advanced students only. Yogacampus Yoga Therapy Diploma Course students can count this event towards their elective tuition hours.
How to book
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Dates, Costs and Venue
Dates
Thursday 24 and Friday 25 May 2012
Date and time details
9.30 am to 1.00pm and 2.30 to 5.30pm
Cost
£175
Other info
Maximum participants: 50
Total hours: 13 hours
What our students say
I love how she is able to make anatomy such an exciting and accessible subject and relate it so helpfully to our yoga practice and teaching experience. Moreover, she is a truly special person whom I like and respect enormously.
Andrea Hanagarth (Yoga Academy teacher) , August 2009