Anatomy of Posture
Anatomy & Physiology
Overview
In this lesson, we explore the anatomy of posture — from anatomical position and healthy alignment to postural conditions, muscle memory, and the teaching considerations that matter most for spine and back health.
Objective
Gain understanding of healthy posture, common postural issues and their underlying causes, and how to apply this knowledge as a teacher working with real bodies.
What You'll Get
Posture is one of those topics everyone talks about but few teach well. This study takes you from the fundamentals — anatomical position, what 'good' posture actually means — through the common conditions that show up in every yoga class, like crossed syndromes and sensory motor amnesia. You'll learn why habits form, what muscle memory really is, and how to approach spine and back health with the nuance your students deserve. Valuable whether you're refining your own alignment or building a teaching practice grounded in real anatomy.
Lesson Bundle Contents
0. Objectives at a Glance
1. Healthy Posture
2. Postural Issues & Conditions
3. Spine & Back Teaching Considerations
Objectives at a Glance
- Healthy Posture
Learn terminology and considerations related to posture including anatomical position, habits and muscle memory, sensory motor amnesia and the attributes and implications of healthy posture.
- Postural Issues & Conditions
Become knowledgeable about postural issues such as thoracic mobility issues, hyperlordosis and kyphosis, and the vast variety of potential causal factors.
- Spine & Back Teaching Considerations
Apply knowledge of spinal anatomy, posture and compensatory movement patterns to support effective teaching of individual students, and review sequences that may help with teaching healthy posture.
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