Personal Fitness Professional - January 2008 - (Page 32) [ PRODUCT PROFILE ] YOGAFIT BY STEPHANIE ADAMS & BETH SHAW ANATOMY& ALIGNMENT Yoga continues to be the fastest growing exercise in America, but what makes this form of exercise so appealing? From a physical standpoint, yoga is functional strength and functional flexibility — we all have these amazing bodies, and that’s the only equipment needed. Another benefit of yoga is the mind/body component: relaxation, breath and increased mind/body awareness. The exercise science field is finally catching up with the growing trend of yoga as a great form of functional fitness. We are seeing new books and workshops available each day relating to the anatomy, kinesiology and principles of alignment of these multi-joint, multi-planar exercises. To find more flexibility in yoga, we practice static and dynamic stretching. As we get stronger, our muscles concentrically, eccentrically and isometrically contract as we move, hold and breathe. ANATOMY TRAINING YogaFit now offers professional training in Anatomy & Alignment, which will help anyone better understand the exercise science behind this functional exercise offering. This training is designed for yoga students and teachers who want to learn more about how to teach traditional yoga asana safely and effectively. These interactive two-day workshops are taught by anatomical experts in hatha yoga anatomy and exercise science and are now available in major cities across the country. Learn anatomy in a fun, interactive environment that emphasizes learning what you will actually remember and teach to your students and clients. You will learn unique kinesiological perspectives and details on poses. The musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics necessary to more safely and effectively teach hatha yoga alignment based on the foundational principles of YogaFit’s Seven Principles of Alignment (SPA) are taught interactively. This training is perfect for yoga teachers and fitness professionals with all levels of anatomical background and knowledge. This anatomy training will make it easier for you to understand muscle and joint action in all functional fitness programs, including calisthenics, circuit training, pilates, yoga and more. Yoga emphasizes core/pelvic stability through boosting our bandhas, so find out why “the core starts in the feet” and what you can do to help your students to activate their core in all standing poses and exercises. “YogaFit Anatomy & Alignment is a practical, well-organized and well-taught interactive training loaded with the most relevant information to teaching and practicing yoga,” says Trish Kepple, recent training attendee, yoga teacher and licensed massage therapist. YOGAFIT ANATOMY & ALIGNMENT FEATURES 4 Explore detailed musculoskeletal and biomechanical principles applied specifically to hatha yoga postures that will help you to become a safer and more effective teacher. 4 Learn anatomy relevant to musculoskeletal structures and movement patterns used in yoga asanas. 4 Participate in asana practice sessions that allow you to see muscles in action, feel the actions of the muscles in your own body and hear anatomical terms relevant to each asana. Stephanie Adams, E200 and RYT 500, ACE PT, has been practicing yoga for 13 years, owns a yoga and mind/body fitness studio in Hood River, Oregon, and is a Master Trainer for YogaFit. Beth Shaw is the founder/creator of YogaFit Training Systems Inc., located in Torrance, California, which has trained over 60,000 fitness instructors in six continents. For more information, please visit www.yogafit.com or register by calling 888.786.3111, ext. 222. JAN-FEB2008 · WWW.FIT-PRO.COM 32 http://www.yogafit.com http://WWW.FIT-PRO.COM
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