Yoga in Practice

Description

Please note: Registration closes 14 days before training start date. 

 If you want to take your full 200-hr YTT (and receive 10% all of your courses), start by paying the deposit of $450. Someone will contact you to register for your individual courses.

Yoga in Practice is an in-person training taught over two 3-day weekends, typically Friday-Sunday. 

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Yoga in Practice: Biomechanics of Movement and Pose Breakdown

Understanding anatomy, biomechanics, and alignment principles is the cornerstone of a safe and sustainable asana practice. Yoga in Practice is a 45-hour immersive training designed to deepen your knowledge of the physical body in yoga, breaking down 60+ foundational yoga postures and guiding you toward the art of intelligent sequencing.

This module places a strong emphasis on functional anatomy, exploring how the body moves and how we can support longevity in our practice. You’ll gain practical tools to assess joint movement, muscle engagement, and postural integrity to prevent injury and enhance performance—both on your own mat and in guiding others.

Establishing a safe and aligned yoga practice is vital for long-term physical health. In Yoga in Practice, we dive deeply into the biomechanical foundations of movement.

This training is included as part of the 5-part series leading to your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification. It is also open to dedicated practitioners, movement educators, and yoga students with a passion for understanding how the body works in yoga.

Our work on the mat centres around embodied learning, combining theory and experiential practice to develop strength, enhance mobility, and reduce tension. As you integrate anatomical awareness into your practice, you’ll unlock the true potential of each pose—experiencing not just physical transformation, but a deeper connection to your body’s innate wisdom.

Join us in elevating your practice through anatomy-informed alignment, pose breakdown, and the science of movement that supports every breath and every asana.

What you will learn: 

• Major bones and muscle groups
• Joints and their movements
• Primary and secondary bandhas (locks)
• Pelvic floor and core muscle integration
• Sun and Moon salutations
• 60+ poses and their alignment principles
• Understanding back health and safety
• Understanding the stretch response
• Introduction to sequencing (active + gentle classes)
• Introduction to pranayama (breath work)

Key Competencies Taught: Anatomy, Bio-mechanics, Asana and Pranayama

Required Reading:

• Yoga in Practice Training Manual
• The Key Muscles of Hatha Yoga by: Ray Long
• The Key Poses of Hatha Yoga by: Ray Long

Yoga in Practice counts as 45-hours towards your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate. Training modules can be taken in any order, though Yoga Teaching Skills can only be taken once the other 4 modules have been completed.

Each day will open and close with meditation. Our journey in between will compose of a combination of anatomy and alignment theory and movement including a master Yoga class each day. As this course is centred around movement please be sure to get adequate rest around your training time. Please let your trainer know of any injuries prior to the beginning of your training day. A final assignment will be given in order to receive your certificate of completion.

Upon registering you are agreeing to the Terms + Conditions listed here.