Yoga, Bio-mechanism & Kinesiology Certificate Course

The Yoga Biomechanics course aims to deepen students’ understanding of yoga by studying the biomechanics of yoga poses, learning how to apply anatomical guidelines to position correct positions, studying effective teaching techniques in a variety of situations, and exploring the history and philosophy of yoga.

What is Biomechanism?

Biomechanics is the use of mechanical methods to study the mechanical structure, function and movement of biological systems at any level from the entire organism to organs, cells and organelles.

What is Kinesiology?

Kinesiology is the study of body movement.  Kinesiology addresses the principles and mechanisms of dynamic physiological, biomechanical and psychological movement.

What you will learn from this course?

• Meaning, scope and importance of Biomechanism in yoga.
• Aim, objectives and need of Biomechanism and kinesiology.
• Role of Kinesiology in asana.
• Postural Deformities (Types, Causes and Remedies & Prevention)
• Definitions and Mechanics of Stretch and Flexibility (Stretch Reflex)
• Types of Stretching – Static Stretching – Ballistic Stretching.
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF)- Contraction- Relaxation
• Factor Affecting Flexibility and Principles of Stretching
• Explore the relationship between the Axial and the appendicular skeletal system.
• Review movement mechanics of the skeletal system

Pre-requisites:

• This course is open to all students who wish to deepen their knowledge and application of some of the highest teachings of yoga anatomy.
• Participants do not need to be yoga
• Mastery of any yoga practice is not
• Only yours sincere desire for knowledge and your commitment to personal
• Love for Yoga is the most important eligibility factor for learning this course.
• Students who want to know Yoga in totality and move beyond Asana and Pranayama, Mudra & Bandha.

Assessment and Certification

The students are continuously assessed throughout the course at all levels. There will be a written exam at the end of the course to evaluate the understanding of the philosophy of Yoga and skills of the students. Participants should pass all different aspects of the course to be eligible for the course diploma.

What do I need for the online course?

• Yoga mat
• Computer / Smartphone with camera
• Internet connection
• Yoga Blocks
• Pillow or Bolster or Cushion
• Strap
• Notebook and Pen
• Zoom

Recommended Texts

• Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff and Amy Matthews.
• Key Muscles of Yoga, Ray Long.

• Asana Pranayama Mudra Bandha by Swami Niranjananda Saraswati
• B.K.S. Iyengar, Light On Yoga.

What’s the language of the course?

Our courses will be held in English Medium.

Duration: 12 hrs

Self-Paced/ Flexible Duration: Online or Regular Mode.

Fee: INR 15,000.

Course Dates: Please Contact Us.

Training Venue:

No. 1271, 20th Main, 2nd Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bangalore -78

Land Mark: Behind Central Mall & Near Samatvam Diabetic Centre

Terms & Conditions:

After the payment of the course fee, you will receive a link to access the classes through zoom. This short term course is only meant for sincere students of Yoga practitioner. Without submitting the required assignments, you will not receive a certification. Please note that the course fee is non refundable. However, if you can’t start the course due to severe circumstances, please get in touch with us and we’ll find a solution for you.

About the course facilitator

How to Register?

You can apply online with the application, fee of INR 10,000 (non-refundable) advance towards the course fee.

Course Syllabus

• Introduction to Kinesiology
• Joint Movements
• Flexion
• Extension
• Adduction
• Abduction
• Rotation or circular movements
• a)Medial rotation
• b)Lateral rotation
• Circumduction
• Physiology of Muscle contraction
• The events of muscle contraction
• Negatively & Positively Charged
• Neuromuscular junction (Myoneural junction)
• Neurotransmitter
• 2. Biomechanics of Stretching
• What is stretching?
• Moving origins & Insertions
• Spinal Cord Reflexes
• Muscle Spindle Stretch Receptor
• Reciprocal Inhibition
• Golgi tendon Organ
• Physiology in Stretching
• 3. Stretching, Contraction and Flexibility and Yogic Techniques
• Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise
  • Anaerobic Exercise
  • Aerobic exercise
• Flexibility
• Types of Flexibility
• Dynamic Flexibility
• Static-Passive Flexibility
• Factors Limiting Flexibility
• Internal Influences
• External Influences
• How Muscles Contract
• Fast and Slow Muscle Fibers
• Cooperating Muscle Groups
• Agonists
• Antagonists
• Synergists
• Fixators
• Agonist/Antagonist Muscle Pairs
• Types of Muscle Contractions
• Isometric Contraction
• Isotonic Contraction
  • Concentric Contraction
  • Eccentric Contraction
• Stretching & Yoga
• What Happens When You Stretch
• Proprioceptors
• Stretch Reflex
• Components of the Stretch Reflex
• The Lengthening Reaction
• Reciprocal Inhibition
• Types of Stretching
  • • Ballistic Stretching
    • Dynamic Stretching
    • Active Stretching
    • Passive Stretching
    • Static Stretching
    • Isometric Stretching
    • PNF Stretching
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