Anatomy & Back Extensions &
The Physiology of Stretching
presented by: Simply Yoga
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Anatomy & Back Extensions: 9:00am – 12:00pm
The Physiology of Stretching: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Cost: $35 each | $60 for both workshops
Led by: Greg LaBarbera, E-RYT 200, M.Ed.
Location: University Studio
Registration: click here
Session 1: Anatomy & Back Extensions
9:00am – 12:00pm (3 Yoga Alliance CEC's)
In this workshop we will combine lecture, movement and practice to explore the critical anatomy involved in back extension postures. Not only will you become familiar with the major muscles at work, you'll discover some lesser known anatomy that can impact your students' ability to negotiate postures like wheel, camel and dancer. We'll then take your sequencing to the next level by strategically addressing the anatomy in practice. Appropriate for instructors or students interested in deepening their practice.
Session 2: The Physiology of Stretching
1:00pm – 4:00pm (3 Yoga Alliance CEC's)
In this workshop we will combine lecture, some movement and an abbreviated practice as you learn the underlying principles of muscle physiology, neurophysiology and connective tissue. In this series we utilize easy to understand concepts and visual aids to help you understand what happens, on a physiological level, when muscle tissue is stretched. You will learn stretching techniques that will enhance the benefit to your students (and why they work) as well as concepts and rationales for sequencing. Appropriate for instructors or students interested in deepening their practice.
Greg LaBarbera, E-RYT 200, M.Ed.
Greg LaBarbera is an E-RYT 200, M.Ed. in Education and BS in Exercise Sciences. He has studied with Dolly Stavros, Lillah Swartz and Yoga Journal's anatomy specialist, Roger Cole. Greg has been teaching health and fitness for over 20 years and consulted with Primal Pictures for their DVD, Anatomy for Yoga.
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