1. ANATOMY STUDIES

    for Yoga Teachers & Movement Professionals

 


“Fresh perspectives, x-ray vision, and a brand spankin' new parivrtta trikonasana!!!  It's official, I'm an anatomy geek.”
-- Caitlin Casella

“I highly recommend this course to any yoga teacher and/or student who is passionate and serious about furthering the study and growth of this art and science we know of as yoga.”
-- Ilaria Cutolo


“Being in a room with like-minded teachers and learning about anatomy and kinesiology as it relates to yoga has completely changed my teaching and my own practice for the better.”
-- Kendra Coppey



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Upcoming Courses:

Weekday Afternoon Track:
Mon & Wed 2:15-5:15pm
begins 9/17/2013! 

Saturday Track:
2x/month from 1:15-7:45pm
begins 9/29/2012!

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INTRODUCTION

Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers (ASFYT) is a comprehensive, 108-hour course of study in musculo-skeletal anatomy, injury awareness/prevention and the kinesiology of yoga asana.  The course is one of the main components of the 500-hour Teacher Training curriculum offered at the Zenyasa Yoga & Wellness Studio, but is open to all yoga teachers, movement/fitness professionals and anyone else who desire to acquire a strong foundation in musculo-skeletal anatomy.  No prior experience in anatomy or yoga is required to enroll.


CURRICULUM

The curriculum is broken down into the following three modules, each of which is a pre-requisite for the next:

  1. 1.Bones, Joints & Common Injuries (36 contact hours)
    Prerequisites: none

  2. 2.Muscles & Their Actions (36 contact hours)
    Prerequisites: Module I (Skeletal System)

  3. 3.Anatomy of Yoga Asana (36 contact hours)
    Prerequisites: Modules 1 & 2 

For a week-by-week breakdown of each of the above courses, be sure to visit the Course Calendar.


STUDY OPTIONS

There are currently four study options to choose from:

  1. 1.Monday/Wednesday Afternoon Track (18 weeks)
    2:15-5:15pm, from September-February

  2. 2.Tuesday/Thursday Afternoon Track (18 Weeks)
    2:15-5:15pm, from Feburary-June

  3. 3.Alternate Saturday Track (18 Saturdays)
    1:15-7:45pm, from September-June
    Meets two Saturdays per month; this option is offered every other year, starting on even years (next one starts 9/2012!)

  4. 4.Home Study Track
    Start Anytime!
    Self-guided study, with online access to a student resources page.  See Home Study for more information.


LOGISTICS

  1. The course is co-taught by Jason Ray Brown and Frances Taylor-Brown and is held at:

  2. The Zenyasa Yoga & Wellness Studio
    155 W. 72nd Street, #601
    New York, NY  10023
    646.626.0558

  3. Jason & Frances are both E-RYT500s, so all hours completed count toward Yoga Alliance continuing education requirements

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