Anatomy fun for yoga: lower body

MODULE 1 - 50h

Anatomy fun for yoga:
lower body

Module 1 (50h)

Overview

We believe that each person is unique, and so should be your yoga. We also believe that practising poses (asanas) becomes even more satisfying if we understand them and can make informed choices.

Therefore, we would like to give you keys to the anatomical and energetic principles behind yoga poses, so that you are able to practice in a way that suits You best.

In this module, we will learn the amazing anatomy and function of yoga poses, using the method of internationally renowned yoga anatomy teacher Paul Grilley (so called “Grilley’s method”). For each target area, our analysis will include both popular Hatha yoga poses and Yin yoga poses.

You would be able to APPLY ABOUT 80% of what we will learn TO ANY HATHA YOGA STYLE (for example, Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Sampoorna, Iyengar, Sivananda, Hatha, Anusara etc.).

This module is part of 150h functional anatomy and Yin yoga TT. While each module can be taken separately, we recommend attending the full programme in order to gain a more rounded understanding of the functional approach to asana practice.

Successful students will receive a certificate of Yoga Alliance continuing education hours.

Trainings on the functional approach for yoga are rare in Brussels. We expect considerable interest. Therefore do sign up to our infrequent newsletter, as well as follow Mandala of Life FB page, so that you are among the first ones who hear about the new dates!

Prerequisites

  1. Two years of consistent asana practice of any Hatha yoga style (for example, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Power, Iyengar, Hatha, Sampoorna, Sivananda, Anusara, Restorative or Yin yoga).
  2. Open mind and curiosity to learn new concepts.

 If you are not familiar with Yin yoga, we recommend taking at least three classes with any competent Yin yoga teacher prior to the beginning of the course.

    Mode of delivery

    The main language of instruction will be easy-to-understand English. If needed, with clarifications in French. Questions can be asked also in Dutch.

    The course will take place mostly on weekends. Each bloc will be a mix of lectures, interactive exercises and both passive (Yin) and active (Yang) asana practice.

    Between the study weekends you might be assigned homework and/or reading. Homework is an integral part of the training and counts towards the hours on your certificate.

      Reserve your place

      By enrolling in the programme, you are making a very good choice – you will become one of the still very few yogis in Belgium who are informed about the importance of skeletal variations, practicing asana functionally and the potential of yoga poses to affect our energy body.

      Dates in 2022

      September 17-18
      October 1-2
      October 22-23
      November 12-13
      December 3-4
      * These dates might slightly change. Participants would be notified at least 30 days in advance.

      Tuition

      Deposit: 200 EUR (non refundable*).
      Your investment, including deposit:
      Very Early bird until May 31st – 750 EUR + course books sent to you.
      Early bird until June 30th – 800 EUR.
      Full price as of July 1st – 900 EUR.
      Please make a bank transfer to the Mandala of Life asbl account as stated in the registration form and welcome email after registration.
      80 EUR of your deposit will be donated to support refugees who fled Ukraine. Thank you in advance from them!

      Payment plan is possible, as long as the full amount reaches us by the start of the course. If you prefer this option, please get in touch to discuss the details.
      * Save for force majeure. Please see full conditions under the cancellation policy below.

      Course Registration

      For inquiries about the registration, payments, course content etc., please write to dace@mandalaoflife.org or call +32 (0)493 655 584.

        Cancellation policy

        Plans sometimes change. We understand that. For cancellations received until July 31st we will reimburse up to 600 EUR (that is your payment minus 200 EUR administrative fee). As of August 1st, there would be no more refunds.

        That said, should the training sessions needed to be cancelled due to government's sanitary requirements, trainer's health condition or some other force majeure, we will propose new dates within a reasonable time-frame. If that were not possible, you will receive a refund proportionally to the training sessions cancelled, including the deposit but minus the donation to the refugees.

        Thank you for your understanding.

          What you’ll learn

          Module 1 Anatomy fun for yoga: lower body (50h)

          • “The Grilley’s method”: 14 skeletal segments + 10 myofascial groups = 24 target areas, with emphasis on the lower body
          • Anatomy of hip, thigh and knee
          • Skeletal variation and its implications
          • Tension vs compression
          • Asana archetypes for the lower body and their variations
          • Functional yoga sutras by Paul Grilley

          This module is a prerequisite for attending module 3 on teaching functionally and energy body.

          Schedule and venue

          Up to 8 persons, classes will take place in Brussels, a short walk from Rond-point Souverain / metro 5 Delta or Herrmann-Debroux.

          In case of a bigger group, the training will take place in the Brussels Yoga Loft studio in Ixelles or Tomberg, Brussels.


          September 17-18, 2022
          October 1-2
          October 22-23
          November 12-13
          December 3-4
          * These dates might slightly change. Participants would be notified at least 30 days in advance
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          Required reading

          • “Your Body, Your Yoga” by Bernie Clark

          Recommended reading

          • “The Complete Guide to Yin yoga” by Bernie Clark
          • “Yin Yoga – Principles and Practice” by Paul Grilley (the blue book with one picture on the cover)
          • “Insight Yoga” by Sarah Powers

          “Dace is a source of knowledge and positive energy that makes anatomy super funny and interesting to learn. She shares not only deep knowledge but a complete way of living as a yogi and taking care of yourself. Really inspiring!”

          Dace Ošleja

          Yin yoga teacher certified by Paul Grilley (500h), 
          almost 900h of total TT-level courses,
          plus many workshops