HEGEL YOGA
5861 S. Kyrene #11  Tempe AZ 85283
480-478-2934
All Rights Reserved HEGEL YOGA 2013
Anatomy and Kinesiology
For Dedicated Students and Teachers of Yoga
A series of twelve classes designed to teach in depth anatomy of the shoulder and pelvic
girdles, the skeletal system and points of articulation (joints), the key muscles that move
and stabilize the body, respiratory anatomy and breathing techniques (pranayama), the
nervous system, injury prevention and the subtle body of chakras and nadis as taught in
yoga.

Improve your ability to practice yoga  with an increased understanding of what the
postures are actually doing within the body. Learn why transitions between postures are
important, how to progress in practice more effectively and without injury.

This program is included with the Yoga Mastery Program.
                                               
     FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY AND KINESIOLOGY FOR HATHA YOGA

    Develop a deeper understanding of human anatomy and the physiology of flexibility
    training, muscles mechanics. A holistic approach to learning anatomy and functional
    kinesiology will be used. Expanding the knowledge of both the gross and the subtle
    body as taught in Yoga. Each Session will include an application of the information
    covered to Yoga. Injury Prevention will be discussed with each topic covered.


     Gross Body Functional Anatomy & Physiology:
               Skeletal System
               Skeletal Muscles
               Respiratory System
               Digestive System
               Endocrine System
               Nervous System
               Planes of Motion
               Physiology of Stretching and Muscle Contraction
               Stress Response to the Systems of the Body
       Subtle Body:        
              The Chakra System
               Nadis
               Pranas
               Koshas
                      
  • Understand the biomechanics of strengthening, stretching and moving the body
    for an effective and safe practice of yoga asana (postures).

  • Learn detailed alignment of the classic postures of yoga by "breaking down" the
    postures one movement at a time.

Course Led by Tish Hegel, B.S. Kinesiology, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Guest teachers include but not limited to:
Nivi Krishnamurthy, CYT Sivananda, B.S. Physical Therapy, M.S. Exercise & Wellness
Monica Page Subia, RYT 500 Yoga Therapist

  • Classes include Power Point demonstrations, lecture, discussion and asana
    workshops.
  • Texts not included in the registration fee
  • Final exam on last class, passing with 75% or greater results in a Certificate of
    Completion.

Register Online HERE.

PDF Detailed Schedule of Topics.

Each topic will have a study guide to be completed before class and a homework assignment to
be completed before the next class.
TEXTS
  • Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff
  • Manual of Structural Kinesiology (Any
    Edition!), R.T. Floyd  

DATES
Spring 2013: 5/4/13-10/19/13

MEETING TIMES:
Saturdays  2:00 PM -5:00 PM, Meeting Dates Below

UPDATED SPRING 3013 Meeting Dates:
PART I:
5/4/13 ~Anatomical Terminology, Planes of Motion,
Skeletal System Part I
5/18/13 ~Skeletal System Part II, Joints of the Body,
Ligaments and Physiology of Stretching
6/8/13 ~The Amazing Shoulder Girdle Part I
6/22/13 ~ Shoulder Girdle Part II & Muscles of
Shoulder, Neck, Upper Back & Chest
6/29/13 ~ The Elbow & Wrist, Muscles of the Arm &
Back

PART II :
8/3/13 ~ The Pelvic Girdle, Ligaments  & Muscles
that Attach to the Pelvic Girdle.
8/10/13 ~ The Pelvic Girdle & Muscles Part II and
The Fragile Knee Joint and it's ligaments
8/17/13 ~ The Spine & Muscles that Support it and
the Respiratory System (Pranayama)
8/24/13 ~ The Nervous System, The Brain and the
Chakras & Koshas (Subtle Body of Yoga)
9/28/13 ~ Respiratory System, Pranayama
10/5/13 ~ Review, Putting it all Together
10/19/13 ~ Exam

COST:
*600.00 (Early Bird 10% off ~ (540.00 by 4/25/13)

*Includes a ten class package to Hegel Yoga that
must be used withing the dates of the program.

Payment plan of two 300.00 payments can be made.
One due 5/4 and the other 8/3.

Individual Sessions 65.00 Each. Please register
within 24 hrs of the date you wish to attend. Register
by calling 480-478-2934 or emailing tish@hegelyoga.
com