YOGA FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
SPECIALIZATION COURSE
Get specialised in Functional Anatomy in Yoga and use this knowledge in your Yoga practice and classes.
This course doesn't follow any specific tradition of Yoga nor defends any method. Every Yoga student and teacher are welcome.
Learn how to use the body's inteligence in a functional way so you can improve your asana practice and understand your anatomy and bio mechanics.
CURSO EM PORTUGUÊS
100 HOURS OF ONGOING STUDY
YOGA FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY SPECIALIZATION COURSE
CERTIFIED BY THE YOGA ALLIANCE PROFESSIONALS UK AND THE EMBODIED YOGA ANATOMY - 100 HOURS
EIGHT SEMINARS OF THEORY AND PRACTICE OF YOGA FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
FEBRUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2025 AT LISBOA YOGA LOFT
PROGRAM
. This Course was design for practitioners and yoga teachers who wish to develop their knowledge in Yoga Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics.
. The study doesn't follow any specific yoga tradition nor defends any method, all students and yoga teachers are welcome.
. The main purpose of this program is to help the student use the body intelligence in a functional way so he improves his asana practice and understands the mechanics, mobility and limitations of his and other bodies.
. The Course is mainly practical and contains an adequate amount of theory to follow that practice. It might be seen as a laboratory of anatomy in Yoga.
- This Course is NOT a Yoga Teachers Training. It's a specialization for students and practitioners that wishes to develop their knowledge and study in Yoga Functional Anatomy and Bio-mechanics -
YOGA FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
Understanding the anatomy and body's mechanics is one of the essencial tools for the yoga practice, as for teacher as for practitioners.
One of the main purposes of this study is to learn and adapt the yoga practice to the structure, condition and limitations of the body. Anatomy will be approached in a very concise way so It will be easier to apply It in your yoga classes.
Learning the function of the body in depth on various levels we potentialise our practice and our yoga classes. With this foundation we can look at yoga in a more therapeutic way and adapted to the individual. We will learn how to apply the adequate adaptations and modifications for all levels of practice and student conditions.
This could also be a way for the teachers to enrich the communication and intervention with their students in the yoga classes.
- Function can never be separated from the structure, that's why It's necessary to study the human body's anatomy and physiology -
Osteology, Myology and Arthrology will be approached in this course by sections depending of the area of the body that we'll be studying and the corresponding asana.
We'll learn to define what limits the body movement through researching and studying muscular chains, bio mechanic relations, mio fascial tensegrity and articular blockages.
We'll study some of the most common pathologies and how to prevent injuries in the yoga practice. We'll approach some asana alternatives to help with those issues.
The comprehension of the human's anatomy and bio-mechanics allows us to develop and engage in the physical realm of the yoga practice (asana) but also works on the mind, emotional and energetic body.
This program also teaches how to use yoga props such as bricks, belts, bolsters, chairs, etc and how to apply these materials in an intelligent way to develop our practice and help students execute yoga postures without committing certain areas of the body and advance to a more mature and smooth practice.
EYA SEMINARS
INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND TO THE PRACTICE
ANKLES, FEET AND ARCHES
THE KNEES
PELVIC GIRDLE AND HIPS
THE SPINE
SHOULDER GIRDLE
HANDS, WRISTS AND FOREARMS
FASCIA AND TENSEGRITY
POSTUROLOGY AND BODY READING
ANATOMY OF THE BREATH AND DIAPHRAGMS
Read more about the EYA seminars
OBJECTIVES OF THIS COURSE
. Gain a profound knowledge of the body's mechanics, physiology and bio-mechanics and how to use this knowledge in the yoga practice.
. Learn how to prevent injuries in the practice of asana and learn some methods that can help you improve those injuries.
. Integrate this knowledge in your self practice or with your students in the yoga classes and use It to refine and adapt the practice to their needs.
. Enrich your communication and intervention with your students in the yoga classes.
SYLLABUS
THEORY
. Concepts of Anatomy
. Osteology
. Myology
. Arthrology
. Mobility axis
. Body-Mechanic relations
. Integrating anatomy in asana
. Relation of the diaphragm with the practice
. Common pathologies
. Preventing injuries in the asana practice
. Relating the anatomy with posture
. Scoliosis, kyphosis and lordosis related with the asana practice
. Tensegrity
. Body reading and postural evaluation
PRACTICE
. Muscular evaluation
. Mobility evaluation
. Limitations and constraints in the yoga practice
. Intimate relation of the connective tissue with flexibility
. Asana practice related to the body's anatomy and bio-mechanics
. Corporal awareness
. Applied relation of the diaphragm with the practice
. Working with movement and related muscles
. Palpatory anatomy
. Movements in planes and axis
. Body reading and postural evaluation
. It's expected that the students will keep a regular weekly study and practice during the Course period.
CALENDAR 2025
First trimester:
FEB 1/2
MAR 1/2
APR 5/6
Second trimester:
MAI 3/4
JUN 7/8
JUL 5/6
Last two seminars:
AUG 2/3
SEP 6/7
SCHEDULE
FEBRUARY TO SEPTEMBER 2025
9h to 12h - Practice around the seminar's theme / observation of the asana's anatomy / alignment and adaptations
12h to 14h - Lunch time / rest or study
14h to 16H30h - Theory around the seminars theme / functional anatomy and bio-mechanics / body reading / palpatory anatomy
. The content of this schedule is liable to changes according to the Course requirements.
APPLICATION
. Candidates will be expected to have a minimum of two years of regular practice before they emerge in this Course.
. This program is aimed for Yoga practitioners and teachers. It's advised to have some basic knowledge of asana practice and be familiar with the names of the poses.
. Be at least 18 years old.
ATTENDANCE
. Students must attend a minimum of 80% of the course either face-to-face or online.
. In the case of the online modality, the student must always have the camera turned on during the practice so the teacher can correct or give directions.
. If students attend less than this minimum or do not meet these requierments they will have to agree with the teacher which modules they must repeat. The school reserves the right to charge additional fees for repeated modules.
PAULO MUIÑOS
PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN AND YOGA TEACHER
I’ve recently finished the first edition of this course and my understanding of the human body and its biomechanics has increased exponentially.
I’ve managed to overcome a hip and a shoulder injury with what I’ve learned during the course.
Not to mention that Hugo Abecassis is an outstanding pedagogue and an extremely honest teacher.
I strongly recommend it!
EXAMS AND ASSESSEMENTS
Candidates for the Functional Anatomy in Yoga Course, in order to have the final certification, must complete the following exams and assignments:
. A final written exam, this will be a multiple answers exam.
. An oral exam on Functional Anatomy. The student will give a brief presentation about a chosen joint, explaining the function, movement details and and some inserted muscles.
. Delivery of a final work on functional anatomy in Yoga.
. There will be several homework sheets during the course which also count for evaluation.
. The evaluation is ongoing so the involvement and commitment to study and practice during the course will have a major impact on the assessment.
. Candidates who may fail any of the exams should be encouraged to re-appear for a second assessment.
ACCREDITATION
. This school has met the requirements set by Yoga Alliance Professionals, demonstrating that the course maintains a high standard.
. Our graduates are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance Professionals and use their accreditation as a sign of quality training.
- At the end of the course, the EMBODIED YOGA ANATOMY school delivers a certificate of completion -
- You can only accumulate these 100 hours at Yoga Alliance Professionals if you are already a Yoga teacher certified by a Yoga Alliance. If you are not a teacher, you will only receive the 100 hours EYA certificate.
Registration with the Alliance is at the expense of the student -
This is a continuous study and practice, check our CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
. Training and assessments by a qualified Yoga Alliance SYT teacher.
. A manual and other appropriate documentation or teaching material.
. 100h certificate by the EMBODIED YOGA ANATOMY.
. 100h of further training at the Yoga Alliance Professionals if you are already an Alliance certified Yoga teacher.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
. Flights, accommodation and food.
READING
Mandatory:
. The Anatomy of Movement - Blandine Calais-Germain
Recommended:
. Anatomy of Hatha Yoga – H. David Coulter
. The key poses of Yoga - Ray Long
. The key muscles of Yoga - Ray Long
. Anatomy Trains - Thomas W. Myers
. Atlas of Human Anatomy - Frank H. Netter or any other Atlas of Anatomy
TEACHER
Hugo Abecassis is a Yoga instructor and a professional Osteopath from Portugal.
He teaches Yoga courses, workshops and anatomy lectures in different countries all over Europe and Asia.
Every year he travels to Asia (mainly India) to continue his exploration, study and practice of Yoga.
Founder of the Embodied Yoga Anatomy and the Yoga Functional Anatomy Course.
WHERE
This intensive Course will be conducted at the beautiful Lisboa Yoga Loft located in Principe Real right in the high class center of Lisbon. It has plenty of art galleries, museums, restaurants and gardens to visit.
It's an extremely well equipped studio. Very cozy, silent and with an amazing view to the charming Botanic Garden.
PRICES
(Online and in-person)
EARLY BIRD, full payment until 30 of September 2024 - 1920€ (save 640€)
FULL PRICE, after 30 of September 2024 - 2240€ (save 320€)
PAYMENT IN TRIMESTERS (no discount):
- 2 trimesters and 2 last modules -
. Each trimester - 960€
. Last two modules and exams - 640€
RESERVATION
A 100€ non-refundable deposit is required for the reservation (this value is not deducted in the full price of the Course).
If you haven't yet applied to this program, please submit an application.
Only after one of the optional prices mentioned above is payed together with the 100€ deposit and the application form is filled you will guarantee your place at the Yoga Functional Anatomy Course.
REFUND POLICY
The course payment will be refunded If:
. If the cancelation is done up to 60 days before the Course starts, only the 100€ reservation deposit will be taken for administrative expenses.
. If the cancelation is done after that period and until 30 days before the Course initiates, the student will have a penalty of 10% of the FULL PRICE (not early bird) - 224€ plus the reservation deposit (at this point the applicant can try to find another student to take his place, this way there will be no penalty).
. 30 days before the program initiates and until the end of the Course, no refund will be granted unless there's a valid and justified serious motive or disease (adding the penalty of 10% of the full price mentioned above plus the reservation deposit).
More info:
+351.962896942 | Hugogustavo@hotmail.com
CARLA BACELAR
YOGA TEACHER
In my path as a Yoga teacher I dealt with plenty of people with distinctive and demanding physical conditions. I felt It was a responsibility to help them in a professional and serious way.
Without a doubt It was in this Course that I found efective answers.
This knowledge allowed me to feel safer and confident to help my students in a wise and adaptable way.
For some years, I've been dedicating myself to teaching yoga but I see myself essentially as a practitioner, a student at the beginning. It's great to find myself in this condition in this Course.
Hugo is without a doubt one of the best teachers I've come across on this path.
We spend two days exploring the foot and ankle and I'm eagerly waiting the next modules.
I initiated my Yoga path 12 years ago but I always felt and empty knowledge regarding the human body.
Participating in this Course allowed me to see beyond the appearances and gather strategies to develop my performance as a therapist.
I understand the effort and dedication that Hugo had to teach this Knowledge with brilliance and simplicity.