Essential Anatomy and Physiology for Yoga Teachers
Kelly bay, ryt 500 / c-iayt yoga therapist
Friday, June 13 - Sunday, June 15, 2025
A three-day anatomy intensive designed to enhance and evolve your understanding of the human body in static and dynamic asana. Teachers will develop confidence in understanding their student’s movements on the mat and greater understanding of their own practice.
Friday, June 13: 8 am – 4 pm
Saturday, June 14: 12 pm – 9 pm
Sunday, June 15: 12 pm – 9 pm
Teachers will learn about the following:
Muscle, fascia, tendons, and ligaments as structures generating both movement and stability in the body both in static and dynamic asana
What scar tissue is and its impact, both localized and distally, throughout the body as well as its impact on asana and sensation in daily life
The dome of the foot as a rooting point and the stabilization of the three arches of the foot in asana
The anterior and posterior kinetic chain of muscle and corresponding joints and movement as related to each muscle responsible for engagement and elongation in WHY Power asana
The pelvic bowl and its relationship to the legs as primary supporting structures
The scapulas and surrounding muscle in relation to the range of motion of the arm bone.
The impact of movement or lack of movement of the ribs during inhalation and exhalation
The relationship between the shoulder muscles and cervical spine and skull
The mechanics of breathing and concepts of deeper breathing as related to pranayama and asana and how breath and musculature informs the autonomic nervous system and contributes to polyvagal tone
Pelvic, respiratory and vocal diaphragms as related to internal pressure, transit of materials, volume control and rate of respiration
In addition, teacher will:
Palpate muscles both individually and in their prospective muscle groups (when appropriate) both in active asana and in resting asana
Engage, elongate and slacken muscle groups independently to strengthen pathways of interoceptive awareness there by developing a deeper connection to ones self
Understand how everyday stress, over training of muscle groups and trauma impact the containers of the body where we store this unprocessed energy influencing the autonomic nervous system and our over all health
Track stuck energy in the body and enhance the ability to see energies in asana and in breath movements and support the safe release for self and students
This class satisfies the 20-hour requirements for Yoga Alliance 200 hour certification. A full color slide presentation, full size human skeleton and various household props will provide students with a clear and engaging visual of anatomy and bio-mechanical concepts. Students are invited to ask questions and participate in demonstrations and experience bodywork techniques designed to reinforce program content.
Dress comfortably and be ready to move. Bring snacks and plenty of water.
$375 (plus 6.35% sales tax) … registration required
Kelly M Bay is an RYT 500-hour yoga teacher and a C- IAYT yoga therapist. She is also a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Kelly discovered the practice of yoga at the age of seventeen. As a dedicated practitioner with a willingness to deepen her study she completed her 200-hour Tantra Hatha yoga training in 2012. She completed a second 200 hour Doaist yoga teacher training in 2014 and her 500-hour yoga therapist certification through the Center for Integrative Yoga Studies. She began teaching weekly trauma informed yoga classes to court involved adolescent girls at an inpatient facility in 2013 and co-developed Trauma Informed Yoga For Girls.
Yoga provided Kelly a refuge from a chaotic childhood over shadowed by a family member with a traumatic brain injury. Kelly is a LoveYourBrain certified lead teacher. Her personal experience with TBI as a child has taught her the human body and brain are capable of healing beyond our ability to comprehend.
Kelly has been leading and developing Anatomy and Yoga Teacher Trainings for many years, and skillfully weaves her understanding of physiology, healing, and body systems into all her work.