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Happy Back Yoga Teacher Training
Course Overview
Welcome to the Happy Back Yoga Method (5:24)
Origins and Lineages of Happy Back Yoga
The 3A’s of the Happy Back Method (11:07)
Core Principles of the Happy Back Yoga Method (7:10)
The Continuum of Movement: Stability vs. Mobility in Yoga (4:01)
Current Research on Yoga for Back Pain
Live Calls Calendar
How to use the Live Calls Calendar
Call Calendar
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 (1:04)
Anatomical & Diaphragmatic Breathing in Yoga (4:48)
The Pit of the Abdomen (4:10)
Self Traction Technique for Acute Lower Back Pain (3:25)
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. Creating Space: Traction & Spinal Decompression Techniques
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, Parsvottanasana, & Spinal traction w/ adaptation for Scoliosis (6:23)
Introduction to the Yoga Wall: Adho Mukha Svanasana & Full Spinal Traction (10:44)
Assignments for Part III. Creating Space: Traction & Spinal Decompression Techniques
Part IV. Dynamic Alignment: Hip Mobility and Flexibility
Dynamic Alignment: Continuum of Movement and Finding the Functional Sweet Spot (26:50)
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 (4:33)
Practice: Releasing Tension in the Hips & Psoas (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 (66:31)
Solutions to SI Pain in Asana Practice - Trikonasana & Parsvakonasana variations (9:02)
SI Stabilizing Asanas (15:09)
SI Joint Pain Relief (14:29)
Practice: Standing Your Own Two Feet - SI Joint Stability vs. Mobility (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)
Learning Exercise for Part VII. Scoliosis: Finding Balance and Alignment
Practice: Yoga for Scoliosis - Finding Alignment & Balance (58:55)
Part VIII. Neuro-Emotional Alignment
Neuro-Emotional Alignment: Understanding the Nervous System
The Autonomic Nervous System: Protection, Regulation & Alignment
The Ventral Vagal System: Safety, Social Engagement & Regulation
The Sympathetic System: Mobilisation, Action & Protection
The Dorsal Vagal System: Immobilisation, Shutdown & Conservation
Integrating the Three States into Neuro-Emotional Alignment - Video (43:07)
From Beliefs to Bodies: How your psychology affects your posture
Webinar: How our Beliefs Affect our Bodies (77:09)
Two Pathways to Change: Working Through the Body and Through Beliefs
Vladimir Janda: Patterns of Muscle Activation and Inhibition
Emotional World & Limiting Beliefs Through the Lens of Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy (47:27)
Part IX. Practical Applications: Integration, Class Themes, Sequences and Workshop Outlines
Happy Back Yoga Course Integration
Practical Applications: Decision Guide & Case Study Exercises
Developing Class Themes & Sequences
Sample Themes for Happy Back Classes
Happy Back Yoga Workshop & Retreat Materials
Course Completion & Evaluations
Evaluations
Building Your Business
From Yoga Teacher to Yoga Professional
Module 0 — Make the Time
Module 1 — Identify Your Client
Module 1 Assignments
Module 2 — Define Your Offer
Module 2 Assignments
Module 3 — Position Yourself
Module 3 Assignments
Module 4 — Get Visible
Module 4 Assignments
Module 5 — Get Clients
Module 5 Assignments
Module 6 — Build a Sustainable Business
Module 6 Assignments
Use of Happy Back Yoga Name & Intellectual Property
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 (311:32)
Releasing tension in Lower Back and Hips (76:14)
Happy Back Yoga - Standing Poses (149:30)
Yoga Sequence for Balance and Grounding (75:13)
Happy Back Yoga - Twists and Chest Openers (78:01)
SI Stabilizing Asanas
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