Anatomy Intensive with
Dr. Josh Akin & Sharyn Galindo

Friday, March 4th, 2011; 1:00–5:00pm
Saturday, March 5th, 2011; 11:15am–3:00pm [$150]

This Anatomy Intensive is material applied specifically to the movements of yoga asana. Although we will explore the poses in the Ashtanga Primary Series and some of Intermediate Series, the application is "non-denominational" and works equally well for any Vinyasa Practice. This workshop allows the details of Western anatomy to be more directly useful to the yoga teacher or practitioner, and has great explanatory power for analyzing asana and problems with asana, adjustments in the poses, and therapeutic applications. The intent of this workshop is to convey a "lens" on anatomy that is immediately useful for the yoga teacher or student.

A pose-by-pose exploration of the complete primary series will be a main feature of this workshop, with a detailed review of the principles of dynamic alignment and an emphasis on the musculature of each asana.

More specifically, we will:

• Explore basic anatomical terms relating to the mechanics of movement.
• Review stretching physiology & stretching biomechanics
• Assess form & function of the skeleton & major joints
• Review the deep inner and outer core musculature
• Analyze the muscular anatomy posture by posture:
  • What muscles should be active in the asana?
  • What muscles should be released and lengthened?
  • What are common injuries?
  • What are the common obstacles of the pose?
  • What needs to open to do the pose?
    

Dr. Josh Akin is a graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences as well as his Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Prior to Logan College, Dr. Akin attended Illinois Wesleyan University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. While at Logan, he became certified in Active Release Technique, a soft tissue treatment that deals all injuries, both acute and chronic.

Dr. Akin is a native of Naperville, IL where he attended Benet Academy, played football and began his journey into the field of Chiropractic.