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The Yoga Physio Series: Asana through a physio lens

In-person workshops for Yoga Practitioners and Teachers

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What these Workshops are About

This series is an inquiry into how our bodies engage with asana—uncovering where we hold tension and/or strength, and bringing awareness to where we might find more freedom and ease.

Who this is for:  Yoga Practitioners and Teachers

CPD Points: YA accredited, 20 hours

Format:  In-Person Workshops

Each workshop in The Yoga Physio Series is a standalone 1-day immersive, focused on a specific category of postures. 

Some topics may be extended over two parts to allow deeper exploration.

You’re welcome to attend individual sessions or follow the full series 

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What you’ll learn

  1. Anatomy of Asana
    Understand the anatomy and biomechanics around groups of asana.

  2. Assess Your Body
    Apply simple physiotherapy-inspired techniques to observe your strength and assess your range of movement. Explore habitual patterns and potential muscle imbalances.

  3. Tools and Conditioning Drills
    Integrate assessment insights with eclectic and exploratory strength-conditioning sequences and flexibility tools designed to complement your yoga practise.

  4. Application to Teaching
    Support common movement challenges in students. Teach with enhanced understanding of anatomy and biomechanics of asana. Broaden your movement toolkit to offer targeted movement explorations students can draw upon beyond the mat.

Background

I’d been practising yoga for a number of years and over time, I noticed that I was repeating patterns. While consistency has its benefits, I began to feel a sense of limitation in certain postures, as though I had reached a plateau.  That feeling sparked a curiosity about how I could support greater freedom in my practice.

I began to explore different movement approaches to enhance strength and flexibility – both on and off the mat.  I began integrating these – adding a new dimension.

It’s an ongoing journey, but I’ve noticed that when I include this kind of work, even once or twice a week, my practise feels less of a struggle. There’s more space to connect to the breath, soften effort, and find stillness.

These workshops are are a chance for me to share that exploration with you.

Practical Information

  • Workshop 1:  Forward Bends
    Padangushtasana, Pada hastasana, Paschimottanasana, Utthita Hasta Padangustasana A & C, Parsvottanasana

Date and Location:  To be announced

  • Workshop 2: Wide-Legged Forward Bends
    Posture list to follow

Date and Location:  To be announced

  • Workshop 3: Backbends
    Posture list to follow

Date and Location:  To be announced

  • Workshop 4: Hip Openers
    Posture list to follow

Date and Location:  To be announced