1. ANATOMY STUDIES
   
   for Yoga Teachers & Movement Professionals

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