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Ace of Cups Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training Starts March 6th. 2021

The Art of Tarot: Tarot 101 (prerequisite for our tarot program)

Live on Zoom : The Art of Tarot: Minor arcana 5 week series) Feb. 7, 21, 28, March 7, 13

Livestream: Art and Science of Herbal Medicine Making TBA

Livestream: The Art of Tarot: Court card class March 7 and 14th

Livestream: Anatomy Adventures Every Tuesday 7:30-9PM 9/29-12/15/2020

1. “Back to basics yoga and anatomy of movement”

Gain an in-depth understanding of the major muscle groups and joints
Look at how these structures work together with yoga asana to create movement, balance and alignment

Explore the anatomy of movement and be able to to design yoga sequences for their home practice or classes that strengthens, increases flexibility and helps to align the body

Increase your anatomical vocabulary.

2. “BACK to basics yoga and anatomy of the spine and thorax”

• Anatomy of the spine and associated muscles and joints
• Anatomy of the ribs, sternum and clavicle and associate muscles and joints
• What are the “abs”, how many are there
• What are the “erectors”
• Sequencing an asana class that targets the spine and thorax
• Muscle groups working together
• Movement of the spine and thorax and yoga asana to target these areas
• How to prevent injury and modify poses for pre-existing injuries

3. “BACK to basics yoga and anatomy of the pelvis and thigh”

• Anatomy of the pelvis and femur and associated muscles and joints
• What are the “quadriceps”
• What are the “hamstrings”
• What are the “glutes”
• What are the “adductors and abductors”
•What is a “tail bone”
• Movement of the pelvis and thigh and yoga asana to target these areas
• Yoga asana to create stability around the SI and hip joints
• How to prevent injury and modify poses for pre-existing injuries

4. “Back to basics yoga and anatomy of the shoulder”

• Anatomy of the shoulder and associated muscles and joints
• What is the “rotator cuff”
• What are the “pects”, how many are there
• Sequencing an asana class to target this area of the body
• Yoga asana to create stability around the shoulder joint
• How to prevent injury and modify poses for pre-existing injuries

5. “BACK to basics yoga, chakras and the endocrine system part one”

• Explore chakras one and two, how these energy centers effect the body, mind and soul
• Learn the associated endocrine glands (adrenals and reproductive glands)
• Bija mantras (chant) to tone and balance chakras
• Pranayama (control of breath) to tone and balance chakras
• Meditation (still the mind, bring into balance) to look deeply into our own energy centers
• Yoga asana to bring balance to these energy centers

6. “BACK to basics yoga, chakras and the endocrine system part two”

• Explore chakras three, four and five and how these energy centers effect the body, mind and soul
• Learn the associated endocrine glands (pancreas, thymus, thyroid and heart )
• Bija mantras (chant) to tone and balance chakras
• Pranayama (control of breath) to tone and balance chakras
• Meditation (still the mind, bring into balance) to look deeply into our own energy centers
• Yoga asana to bring balance to these energy centers

7. “BACK to basics yoga, chakras and the endocrine system part three”

• Explore chakras six and seven and how these energy centers effect body, mind and soul
• Learn the associated endocrine glands (pituitary and pineal gland)
• Bija mantras (chant) to tone and balance chakras
• Pranayama (control of breath) to tone and balance chakras
• Meditation (still the mind, bring into balance) to look deeply into our own energy centers
• Yoga asana to bring balance to these energy centers