Myofascial Meridians and Yoga

Myofascial Meridians and Yoga
A Certification Only Training

Gain insight into the nature of fascia and its architecture by exploring the myofascial meridians.

Live Online Workshop – September 13 & 14

Traditional muscle anatomy has limitations in explaining the whole body movements of a yoga practice.

Understanding fascial or connective tissue anatomy provides insight into how yoga asana interact with our connected anatomy.

The myofascial meridians are the fascial tissue that spans the body – from the neck and jaw, down to the feet.

When you look at these meridians or lines: superficial back and front lines, the deep front line, functional arm lines, lateral and spiral lines . . . all but one of these lines have a direct connection to the skull.

And if you take a closer look at the deep front line, you can see the fascia connecting from the tongue to the jaw and to the lungs, the diaphragm and surrounding or covering many of the stabilizing muscles of the chest and abdomen and down the inner leg line to the feet.

And this is just one map . . . there are others.

Gain insight into the nature of fascia and its architecture by exploring the myofascial meridians.

Many Certification trainees and Alumni have asked me to dive further into myofascial meridians. So I have asked a long time colleague, Mark Finch, RMT, to join me to discuss Myofasical Meridans with specific applications to Yoga.

Mark has a passion for treating myofascial tissues in all its forms & clinically reasoning the most appropriate strategies for each individual patient. He has treated successfully in a variety of therapeutic settings from touring internationally with the Riverdance Show to his current practice in Vancouver.

Meet My Co-Instructor, Mark Finch, RMT

Mark is an engaging and dynamic presenter who brings a broad foundation of knowledge and clinical skills to his courses. Mark is an RMT who has been in practice since 1996, he has training in Massage Therapy, Structural Integration and Visceral Manipulation.

Mark has taught continuing education courses since 2005. He taught Tom Myers’ Anatomy Trains™ courses in many international venues from 2005-2011 and co-taught courses with Diane Lee for several years. He has a passion for helping people with soft tissue and pain complaints of all kinds. Mark has a passion for treating myofascial tissues in all its forms & clinically reasoning the most appropriate strategies for each individual patient. He has treated successfully in a variety of therapeutic settings from touring internationally with the Riverdance Show to his current practice in Vancouver.

By focusing on myofascial lines, you can provide structure, form, and fluidity to you and your clients' yoga poses.

Understanding fascial anatomy will level up your yoga practice. By gaining insight into the nature and architecture of fascia through the myofascial meridians, you will grasp its vital biological functions and their impact on movement.

Explore specific fascial lines and understand how these interconnected lines can support and enhance your practice.

In Myofascial Meridians and Yoga, you will:

Gain an overview of facia and its biological functions
Understand how connective tissue anatomy is helpful in understanding an asana practice
Learn the principles of Tensegrity and its application to yoga asana
Explore the myofascial meridians as a map of fascial anatomy
Gain specific anatomy knowledge of the following lines superficial front line, superficial back line, lateral line, spiral line, and deep front line