The State of Yoga: Through Movement and the Body

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand neuroscientific concepts related to the body senses
2. Understand the brain related to movement (processing, planning, patterning)
3. Able to articulate the scientific concepts clearly, conveying in simple language. 
4. Able to understand the role of inner awareness in relation to self-regulation
5. Have experience of movement practices to explore awareness 
6. Understand how to guide and language movement practices to explore awareness
7. Understand that developing the knowledge and skills referred to, and the ability effectively to communicate them, require embodiment within the teacher and that personal practice and exploration is required to explore and develop skills of awareness for your own self-regulation.
8. Able to plan top-down and bottom-up movement practices.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand aspects of functional anatomy and movement
2. Understand the principles of observing posture and movement 
3. Understand neuroscience related to postural & muscle tone regulation
4. Able to articulate the scientific concepts clearly, conveying in simple language.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the common musculoskeletal conditions (within the scope of a yoga teacher): 

   Lumbago/SIJ dysfunction; 

   Hip/knee/shoulder osteoarthritis; 

   Joint replacement; 

   Plantar fasciitis; 

   Rotator cuff dysfunction; 

   Disrupted vertebral curves (scoliosis/hyperkyphosis/hypolordosis/forward head)

Learning Objectives: 

1. Have engaged in discussion of asana in relation to the state of yoga
2. Have experience of asana practices to explore movement, creating the conditions for experiencing yoga
3. Have an understanding of how movement relates to self-regulation 
4. Able to employ the skills of inner focus and key movement principles to sequencing an integrated practice.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the symptomatic presentation of common musculoskeletal conditions/variations
2. Understand the continuum of functional movement
3. Know the 7 root movements and be able to apply these to the organisation of practice/instruction
4. Will be able to appropriately use props for the conditions/variations
5. Understand the principles and practices of somatic strength training/joint stabilization
6. Able to apply this understanding to sequencing principles and compose a safe and integrated practice.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand when to refer/recommend different professional interventions, including healthcare providers
2. A clear understanding of the rules of confidentiality
3. To have clarity on the importance of teaching what you know well and learning to build your professional lane of competence.