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Happy Back Yoga Teacher Training
Course Overview
Welcome to the Happy Back Yoga Method
Origins and Lineages of Happy Back Yoga
The 3A’s of the Happy Back Method
Core Principles of the Happy Back Yoga Method
The Continuum of Movement: Stability vs. Mobility in Yoga
Current Research on Yoga for Back Pain
Part I. Structural Alignment: Practical Anatomy of the Spine
Lecture: The Natural Curves of the Spine (22:56)
Lecture: Anatomy of a Vertebrae (33:54)
Lecture: Spinal Movement and Yoga (26:15)
Lecture: Common Spinal Conditions - Pathology (51:07)
Part II. Acute Lower Back Pain
Introduction to Working with Acute Lower Back Pain & Yoga
Anatomical & Diaphragmatic Breathing in Yoga
The Pit of the Abdomen (4:10)
Self Traction Technique for Acute Lower Back Pain
The Purna Yoga Low Back Series (13:35)
Tadasana & Finding the Natural Spinal Curves (5:43)
How to Sit for a Happy Back (4:44)
Bhujangasana for Low Back Pain (9:14)
Practice: Creating Space & Finding a Neutral Spine (49:29)
Part III. Traction & Spinal Decompression Techniques: Creating Space
Introduction to Traction & Spinal Decompression Techniques: Creating Space
Supta Padangusthasana with 2 straps (7:45)
Lumbar Traction with Straps and a Block (6:54)
Traction at the Door: Adho Mukha Svanasana (3 ways) (6:53)
Traction at the Door: Ardha Uttanasana, Parsvottanasan, & Spinal traction w/ adaptation for Scoliosis (6:23)
Introduction to the Yoga Wall: Adho Mukha Svanasana & Full Spinal Traction (10:44)
Part IV. Dynamic Alignment: Hip Mobility and Flexibility
Dynamic Alignment: Continuum of Movement and Finding the Functional Sweet Spot
Lecture: Muscles Surrounding the Hips (36:01)
Lecture: The Infamous Iliopsoas (29:09)
The Purna Yoga Hip Series (23:15)
The Hip Series: Adjustments and Modifications (11:03)
Iliopsoas Openers & Stretches (28:38)
Psoas Releasing techniques (6:34)
Practice: Letting Go of Tension in the Pelvis and Hips (68:22)
Part V. The Sacroiliac Joint: Stability and Grounding
Functional Anatomy of the SI Joint (22:30)
The SI joint and Asana (4:54)
Lecture: The Sacroiliac (SI) Joint & Yoga
Solutions to SI Pain in Asana Practice - Trikonasana & Parsvakonasana variations (9:02)
SI Stabilizing Asanas (15:09)
SI Joint Pain Relief (12:28)
Practice: Standing Your Own Two Feet - SI Joint Stability & Grounding (55:45)
Part VI. The Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders
Lecture: The Cervical Spine - What goes wrong? (37:46)
The Purna Yoga Morning Series (23:07)
Asana for Forward Head Posture (43:31)
Asana for a Flattened or Reversed Cervical Curve (11:23)
Cervical Traction Techniques (13:27)
Manual Technique to Release the Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) (4:22)
Savasana Face Adjustment (5:31)
Practice: Releasing the Weight of the World (63:21)
Part VII. Scoliosis: Finding Balance and Alignment
Lecture: Understanding Scoliosis: Anatomy & Pathology (31:33)
Considerations for Working with Teens (4:28)
Adapting Asana to your Curve (13:51)
Specific Postures to Balance the Curve (14:41)
Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall or door (15:51)
Practice: Yoga for Scoliosis - Finding Length & Symmetry (58:55)
Part X. Happy Back Yoga Sample Sequences & Resource Library
Introduction to Happy Back Yoga Sample Sequences & Resource Library
Yoga for a Happy Back - Full Practice (60:43)
SI Joint Stability Practice (61:01)
Releasing Tension in the Iliopsoas (76:20)
Neck and Shoulders Practice (76:32)
Core and Pelvic Floor Practice Sequences (249:31)
Releasing tension in Lower Back and Hips (76:14)
Happy Back Yoga - Standing Poses (75:39)
Yoga Sequence for Balance and Grounding (75:13)
Happy Back Yoga - Twists and Chest Openers (78:02)
The Hip Series: Adjustments and Modifications
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