Yoga, Movement, and The Nervous System
Questions covered in this workshop:
How does movement happen in the body?
What are neurons?
What are sensory receptors?
What is a motor unit?
Why does all of this matter in yoga & movement practices?
How might we cue & teach differently with this information in mind?
A Yoga Continuing Education Course
The nervous system is the most important driver behind everything we do both on and off the yoga mat, but it also tends to be quite under-appreciated in yoga education & YTTs. In this 90-minute workshop, Jenni presents a thorough overview of the anatomy & function of the nervous system with special attention given to many specific topics that are relevant for yoga & movement teachers.
After this workshop, you will have a bigger picture understanding of the human body & movement beyond the more obvious levels of muscles, bones & joints. You will also appreciate the integral role the nervous system plays in how we experience & feel our body on a moment-to-moment basis. And you will very likely shed some incomplete ideas about the body & movement that commonly hold us back in our yoga practice & teaching.
Note the optional quiz you are welcome to take for certification that you have completed and comprehended this course. It’s located at the end of the page.
