Teacher Training 

Our Teacher Training offerings stand alone or can be incorporated into your studio's 200 or 300 hour Teacher Training programs.  Yoga Alliance CECs are available. 

Basic Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy for Yoga & Fitness Instructors

This 2 day course is designed for yoga and fitness instructors who wish to deepen their understanding of the musculo-skeletal system. While there is some lecture, we believe in experiential learning.  So there will be demonstration, experimentation and practical application throughout the class so that students learn their own anatomy from the inside out. 

  • Vocabulary to read and describe joint and limb movement and anatomical relationships.

  • Joint structure and function of the major joints.

  • How and which muscles create movement in the ankle, knee, hip, spine, shoulder and elbow.

  • Mechanics of breathing.

  • How to use ground reaction forces and intention to change the forces across a joint.

  • How to create joint stability when increasing joint range of motion.

Upcoming Trainings (Virtual)

  • August 5-9, 2020 Humble Haven Yoga in Richmond, VA

  • Wednesday August 5, 9 - 10:30 am + 1:15-4:15 pm

  • Thursday, August 6, 8:30-11:30 am

  • Friday, August 7. 8:30 - 11:30am

  • Saturday, August 8 12:00-4:30pm

  • Sunday, August 9 7:00 - 10:00am


Advanced Musculo-skeletal Anatomy for Yoga & Fitness Instructors

This is an in-depth and experiential look at the human musculo-skeletal anatomy that is broken into 3 two day modules.  The Lower Extremity module covers the foot, ankle, knee and hip.  The Upper Extremity module covers the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.  The Trunk and Spine module covers the sacra-iliac joint, ribs, breathing and the lumbar, thoracic and cervical spine.   

  • Review of terminology for planes of motion and anatomical relationship.

  • In-depth look at the joint structure and the muscles that act on the joint.

  • Biomechanical analysis of joint structure and function for selected joints in asana.

  • Use of intention and ground reaction forces to change forces across a joint.

  • Discussion of common injuries and demonstration of methods to modify asanas and appropriately progress as joint heals.

Prerequisite: Basic Anatomy or prior approval by the instructor

Hands on Assisting

This fun and experiential 2 day course is designed for yoga and fitness instructors who wish improve their hands on skills with their students.  We explore how the body moves in asana and ways to facilitate ease and increase intensity of asana through physical touch.

You will learn:

  • How to use bony landmarks to appropriately touch or apply pressure to your students.

  • Proper posture and alignment for assisting

  • Communication through touch, not words

  • To co-create asana with your student

  • The various types of assists and when and how to apply them

Bring: Your mat, 2 hand towels, a mat towel, notebook/pen, change of clothing (each day), lots of water and snacks

200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Virtual Teacher Training Coming Soon

Pre-Requisite For Yoga TT: 6 Months Yoga Practice, Available To Commit To All Training Hours, Strong Physical/Mental/Emotional Health, Desire To Learn