Tips for Studying & Teaching Anatomy

Terminology

• Anatomy = the study of the shape, structure and relationship of parts of living things (source)
• Physiology = the study of functions and activities of life forms (at the organ or cellular level) (source)
• Biomechanics = as it relates to people, biomechanics often refers to the study of how the skeletal and musculature systems work under different conditions (source)

Terminology related to each topic is contained within the specific sections: Nervous System, Respiratory Anatomy, Musculoskeletal System and so on.

Objectives & Priorities

The very deep teaching support on Anatomy & Physiology for Yoga Teachers was developed with these objectives in mind:

1. Clearly communicate fundamental and relevant principles of anatomy and physiology — focusing primarily on the application of such principles in teaching. Do not provide mountains of anatomy factoids; instead, focus on teaching concepts with context and relevance.
2. Consult multiple expert sources of different backgrounds, lineages, and approaches. Point out differing approaches for consideration.
3. Provide a progressive curriculum and organized resource library for structured learning and research. Help teachers to efficiently find what they’re looking for and to more easily “know what they don’t know.”
4. Include references and quick links for verification and further study.