2. Anatomy + Physiology

***Please remember videos + assignments must be completed to gain full credit hours. All video/photo assignments can be directly uploaded to our media album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mBzdTmfV1XBjaGaS6 

SPring SeMester 2022

  • March 29, 2022 Head Chakras + Neural Pathways with Chrissy https://youtu.be/-OXSv1519Rg Looking at some very basic correlations between Ancient and Modern day brain physiology. READ video description for resource links AND homework reading/response required.

  • Mini-Series with Chrissy ONGOING with *new* classes added monthly! ADDED LOW BACK this semester, COING SOON: HIPS! http://www.gratefulyogavt.com/miniseries These series are 4-parts, 30 mins each. They operate as stand alone classes or comprehensive 4-packs. Find the ones dedicated to ANATOMY (ie “core” “head, neck + shoulders”) and watch 1 or all 4 classes! HOMEWORK: Create a 30 minute class dedicated to a specific part of the human anatomy (physical or energetic). Submit the sequence or your notes in picture, drawings, words or video to the YTT MEDIA ALBUM HERE: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mBzdTmfV1XBjaGaS6

FALL SEMESTER 2021

  • Oct 25 2021 Manipura Meditation with Chrissy. https://youtu.be/kGzRuWgwjKc An example (or “Case study”) on the Manipura Chakra as a physical and energetic center… We explore some mantra, pranayama and yantra (visualization) techniques themed around this 3rd chakra center. Think of this as energetic anatomy! Links to the referred documents are in video description. Homework: Practice "om budhaya namaha" for 5 minutes minimum. Choose to do it: out loud, whispering, silently or written! Comment or question required,

  • Mini-Series with Chrissy ONGOING with *new* classes added monthly! http://www.gratefulyogavt.com/miniseries These series are 4-parts, 30 mins each. They operate as stand alone classes or comprehensive 4-packs. Find the ones dedicated to ANATOMY (ie “core” “head, neck + shoulders”) and watch 1 or all 4 classes! HOMEWORK: Create a 30 minute class dedicated to a specific part of the human anatomy (physical or energetic). Submit the sequence or your notes in picture, drawings, words or video to the YTT MEDIA ALBUM HERE: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mBzdTmfV1XBjaGaS6

Jan-may 2021

  • Pran(A)natomy: The 5 Vayus https://youtu.be/hn9tQsIdI3M 

    • ASSIGNMENT: Create a physical representation of the 5 vayus (digital, by hand or otherwise!) and upload to the media folder (https://photos.app.goo.gl/mBzdTmfV1XBjaGaS6). Please leave a COMMENT or QUESTION on the youtube video as well!

  • January 23, 2021: Intro to Subtle Bodies… What is a subtle body? https://youtu.be/vAekfv0cyz0 w/ Christina Morris. Overview of the seven major chakra centers. Sacred  architecture of the human body and how the invisible and visible connect. Homework: email Christina (stinar.morris@gmail.com) with anything that you already know about subtle bodies, if anything! Do you have any experience working with them? Are you inspired to do some artwork in whatever capacity, visual, auditory, etc. to illustrate the organization of the seven major chakras that we did an overview of at class? Upload it to our media album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mBzdTmfV1XBjaGaS6 

  • January 30, 2021 with Christina Morris. https://youtu.be/Y_WvwFDJKd8 More chakra work - discussion, review, integration through: Hand exercises to activate energy in the hand chakras, Chakra meditation and Connecting mind & body to scan your awareness. Homework: Email me (stinar.morris@gmail.com ) HW from week 1 (see Jan 23 video!)  if you haven’t already (and after you complete that)...  find some time to work on your own meditation practice this week and write/journal/draw/etc from that experience.  Use tools from YTT that you might’ve learned or draw on your own experience.  See what you come up with!

  • February 6, 2021: Chakras + Koshas with Christina https://youtu.be/o2q7cerKimU Chakras & Asanas, Chakras for Yogis sheet to use for notes, etc. Plus an overview/intro to the 5 koshas and the Koshas for Yogis sheet to use for notes, etc. Homework: use your handouts to see the subtle bodies we’ve discussed so far, make notes, etc. and let me know if you have any questions (email is fine: stinar.morris@gmail.com)  Then, think about the asanas we discussed in class and see if you can come up with an asana of your own for each chakra and tell me why you chose the ones you did.  Email me with your asanas!  Have fun with this!

FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY FOR YOGA TEACHERS WITH MINDY PISTACCHIO

  • January 20, 2021:  Mindy’s meet and greet. https://youtu.be/Q_VQ03IEtPc Intro, Review of Favorite Anatomy Books, How the Anatomy classes are structured, props neededHW:  Read the written section of the anatomy manual, Email mindy.pistacchio@gmail.com  2 questions from the text.

  •  January 24, 2021:  Giant Overview with Mindy: https://youtu.be/iksSlY5QOFw Yoga Alliance Standards, Anatomy Manual, Anatomical Terms + Body Systems… Homework:  Email mindy.pistacchio@gmail.com your anatomy background, teaching background and yoga background.  What would you like to get out of this anatomy training?  Please be specific.  What is your learning style? 

  • January 31, 2021: Anatomy of the Foot and Ankle with Mindy, https://youtu.be/bpjsMoY2ea4 includes a yoga session focused on these areas! Homework:  Research a common foot or ankle issue.  What are some postures that might help with this problem?  What are some ways you can easily incorporate yoga for happy feet into your regular practice?  Email Mindy your answers. mindy.pistacchio@gmail.com

  • February 14, 2021 :  Anatomy of the Lower Leg and Knee with Mindy ...https://youtu.be/fVm_wxTvKOM … stay tuned til next week...  *includes yoga session! Homework: Watch additional knee video: https://youtu.be/0R95KGJc0GY/  Email any questions to Mindy.  What can you do as a yoga teacher to help protect your student’s knees?

  • February 16, 2021 Anatomy of the Upper Leg with Mindy https://youtu.be/-jyAa9b_l8I   The Thigh, includes yoga session Homework:  Color the yoga drawing of the muscles covered in class this week. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-8JdSHi0PlUC6s0LfnA9ZVlYFjhijzJ7/view?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xoVws8dwxPvIvIwfZ8xTaaIXKGtdIW08DNBu_jo5gvo/edit?usp=sharing

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lK63NRTefBYKUqu13fldcXX-u04ciGCOj49LYgOPPx0/edit?usp=sharing

***BONUS:  Prepare a short sequence to help with tight hamstrings.  How would your class differ if you were teaching a group of dancers?  Beginners?  Men?  Think about props and modifications and cues. 

  • February 28, 2021 : Anatomy of Gluts, Pelvis and Psoas, with Mindy https://youtu.be/Os8HfRO8cNs : includes yoga! Homework: Choose Your Own Adventure: 1.       Read the article the Sacred Sacrum and journal about how this theory relates to you.  This can be found in the Docs And Reading portion of the Student Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SQtRYYcmyZ0ToIwvZkD7DxyjtfZsckuH?usp=sharing  I accidently uploaded the entire issue of Massage and Bodywork. It can be found on page 28 and 29.  OR 2.       Create an artistic rendition of the pelvis.  See Google folder for examples. 

  • March 7, 2021 :  The Trunk  with Mindy https://youtu.be/H3CGDLaKr2Q Homework: The Spine Worksheet and Coloring of the Abdominal Muscles, see links below!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yog7UMzryWPTEIEb1o7mkkYR2I3F8W88/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AwyanhvwyLhVYiMMKWwuMJopmJ52pHfx/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7JLZ0nUo5X_H9mwvGjQweMhFaTVhqP-/view?usp=sharing

  • March 21, 2021:  Arm and Wrist Anatomy with Mindy https://youtu.be/c2vV6DKpD8g  Homework: Create a 3-D model/drawing of these muscles.  Example is shown in the video.  

  • March 28, 2021:  Anatomy of the Neck, Diaphragm and Accessory Breathing Muscles and Respiratory System with Mindy https://youtu.be/RtBe49Nqhg0 Homework:  Guide a non yogi through a series of neck stretches and an intro to yogic breathing.  What did you notice in your student’s ability to move their neck, to breathe fully?  How did they feel moving through the sequence? BONUS***:  Record your teaching and share with me for additional feedback. 

  • April 11, 2021: Exploration of Endocrine and Lymphatic System with Mindy https://youtu.be/FVjRj5Z2OtE A look at how yoga affects the Endocrine and Lymphatic systems of the human body.

  • April 11, 2021 the Nervous System, The Vagal Theory and How Yoga helps our Nervous System with Mindy https://youtu.be/oComyb_He0A  Homework: find an article that highlights the vagal theory or an article describing the benefits of yoga on Nervous system and email it to Mindy!

RISE + VIBE ASSIGNMENTS…

Activities, readings, writing, practice teaching, research + more all for YTT hour credits!