Online Self-Paced 20-Hour Yoga Anatomy Teacher Training
Online Yoga Teacher Training
Discover it all! Explore the many aspects of musculoskeletal anatomy and the intricacies of the human body. Through practicing anatomically-informed yoga, you'll uncover all the elements necessary to be able to confidently teach yoga through an anatomical lens.
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Highlights
- 20-hour yoga anatomy teacher training course
- Eligible to register for 20 hours of Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits
- Expert pre-recorded videos for self-paced study through private links
- Detailed and robust digital PDF training manual
- Access to all course recordings to learn at your own pace
- Receive a certificate of completion upon successful graduation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Program
Certifications
The course/hours count as Continuing Education hours for Registered Yoga Teachers (RYT®) only.
Gain confidence
Extensive study of anatomy and biomechanics, the physical practice of asana, and intelligent sequencing techniques will prepare you to teach anatomically-informed yoga with confidence and poise.
Go deeper
Whether you’re looking to deepen your personal anatomical knowledge or better serve your students, this course will provide you with everything you need to take your yoga and anatomy understanding to the next level.
Why study with Nomad Yoga?
- The teachers are highly experienced, professional, and knowledgeable with extensive work within the yoga industry, and all hold the highest level of certification.
- Nomad Yoga extensively studies evidence-based anatomy, so you’ll graduate feeling confident and able to teach yoga safely and effectively.
- Nomad Yoga is Yoga Alliance® certified, so you’ll earn 20 hours of continuing education credits for this training to add to your Yoga Alliance® profile.
Course syllabus
Throughout the duration of the course, you will extensively study:
Anatomy and biomechanics
You'll deeply explore the fascinating human body. Learning extensively about the skeletal and muscular systems, you’ll look at how your physical anatomy applies to the yoga practice and how to modify and adapt your teachings to keep students safe and aware. Through experiential and interactive learning, you’ll have fun as you assess and understand the limitations of the body, as well as all of its many amazing capabilities.
Asana (postures)
Through experiential practice and study, you’ll explore refinement and precision within your personal practice, as well as how to share that detailed approach with your students to safely and effectively teach anatomically-informed asana. You'll also delve into the many musculoskeletal works of key asanas.
The skeletal system
Dive into the fascinating anatomy of the human skeletal system and how it applies to the yoga asana practice so that you can modify and adapt your teachings to keep your students safe and aware. Through experiential and interactive learning, have fun as you assess and understand the limitations of the body as well as all of its many amazing capabilities.
The muscular system
Dive into the fascinating anatomy of the human muscular system and how it applies to the yoga asana practice so that you can modify and adapt your teachings to keep your students safe and aware. Through experiential and interactive learning, have fun as you assess and understand the limitations of the body as well as all of its many amazing capabilities.
The upper extremity
Extensively explore the bones and muscles of the upper extremity and how this applies to yoga asana practice. You'll learn how to activate and engage specific muscle groups as well as how to stretch and release them.
The lower extremity
Extensively explore the bones and muscles of the lower extremity and how this applies to yoga asana practice. You'll learn how to activate and engage specific muscle groups as well as how to stretch and release them.
The trunk
Extensively explore the bones and muscles of the trunk and how this applies to the yoga asana practice. You'll learn how to activate and engage specific muscle groups as well as how to stretch and release them.
Stretching
You'll briefly explore the concept of stretching from an anatomical lens and how this applies to the physical yoga asana practice.
How the training works
Every day, you will have pre-recorded videos to follow along with to guide you in your studies. You can follow these pre-recorded lectures, discussions, and practices in your own time and at your own pace to fully absorb the material in the time frame best suited for your schedule.
All pre-recorded videos will be made available through private links. You can access these videos from any device on the internet. You will also be provided with a detailed and robust digital PDF training manual to follow throughout the course. You will have access to the recorded practices and lectures to return to anytime that you feel you need a refresher throughout the training.
Timing of sessions or daily schedule
This program is 100% self-paced, and the training schedule includes:
- Skeletal system lectures
- Muscular system lectures
- Anatomy and biomechanics lectures
- Human variability lectures
- Asana practices
Curriculum / course information
Course information
The entire course will be taught virtually via pre-recorded practice and lecture videos. The entire course is self-paced, so you can move as quickly or as slowly as you'd like. All classes are recorded and available for you to view at any time. You can access the classes from any digital device.
Completion requirements
Full completion of all course work is mandatory in order to successfully graduate from the course. You are required to watch all videos in order to graduate. After you have completed the full course, you will be required to pass a test in order to receive your certification.
Pre-application requirements
The only prerequisites are a genuine interest in yoga anatomy, coming with an open mind, and being prepared to learn. You do not need to be a certified yoga teacher to join this course. You are more than welcome to join simply if you are interested in learning yoga anatomy. Please note, however, that this training will not qualify you to teach yoga in general; the course only offers you 20 hours of yoga anatomy education.
Instructors
Leah Sugerman
Leah Sugerman is a yoga teacher and writer. An eternally grateful student, she has trained in countless traditions of the practice and teaches a fusion of these styles with a strong emphasis on breath, alignment, and anatomical integrity. Leah is an E-RYT 500 whose classes are grounded in precision and detail. She offers a mix of both challenging and relaxing practices. Passionate about sharing the practice, she has been a featured writer in Yoga Journal, Yoga International, Prevention, and more. Leah teaches workshops, retreats, and teacher training both internationally and online.
Retreat location
This teacher training course is held online.
What's included
- Complete 20-hour yoga anatomy teacher training course
- Eligibility for 20 hours of continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance
- Detailed yoga anatomy teacher training PDF manual
- Access to all course recordings to learn at your own pace
- Certificate of completion upon successful graduation
What's not included
- Meals
- Accommodation
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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