Happy Back Yoga Professional Training

Part I – Practical Anatomy of the Spine

Happy Back Yoga Manual
Foundational Concepts – Part I (4:01)

04:02
Foundational Concepts – Part II (7:10)

09:02
Lecture: The Natural Curves of the Spine (22:56)

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Lecture: Anatomy of a Vertebrae (33:54)

33:55
Lecture: Spinal Movement and Yoga (26:15)

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Lecture: Common spinal conditions – Pathology (51:07)

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Part II A. – Lower Back, Pelvis & Hips: Alignment & Nature

Acute Lower Back Pain & Yoga 2 (9:16)

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Acute Lower Back Pain & Yoga 2 (9:16)

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Acute Lower Back Pain & Yoga 3 (9:16)

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The Pit of the Abdomen (4:10)

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The Purna Yoga Low Back Series (13:35)

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Tadasana & the importance of finding the natural spinal curves (5:43)

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How to sit so your back is happy (4:44)

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How to do Cobra (Bhujangasana) for low back pain (9:14)

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Practice 1: Creating Space & Finding Neutral Spine (49:29)

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Part II B. Spinal Traction Techniques

Part II C. The Hips and Psoas

Muscles Surrounding the Hips

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The Infamous Iliopsoas

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The Purna Yoga Hip Series

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The hip series with adjustments and modifications 1

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The hip series with adjustments and modifications 2

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The hip series with adjustments and modifications 3

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The hip series with adjustments and modifications 4

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Iliopsoas Openers & Stretches 1

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Iliopsoas Openers & Stretches 2

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Iliopsoas Openers & Stretches 3

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Psoas Releasing techniques 1

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Psoas Releasing techniques 2

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Practice 2: Letting Go of Tension in the Pelvis and Hips

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Part III – The Sacroiliac Joint – Standing on your Own Two Feet: Stability and Grounding

Functional Anatomy of the SI Joint

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The SI joint and Asana

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Solutions to SI Pain in Asana Practice – Trikonasana & Parsvakonasana variations

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Postures to stabilize the SI joint 1

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Postures to stabilize the SI joint 2

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Postures to stabilize the SI joint 3

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Ways to relieve SI Joint Pain 1

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Ways to relieve SI Joint Pain 2

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Ways to relieve SI Joint Pain 3

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Ways to relieve SI Joint Pain 4

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Practice 3: SI Joint Stability & Grounding

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Part IV – Scoliosis- Finding Balance and Alignment

Understanding Scoliosis: Anatomy & Pathology

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Adapting Asana to your Curve 1

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Adapting Asana to your Curve 2

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Adapting Asana to your Curve 3

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Adapting Asana to your Curve 4

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Specific Postures to Balance the Curve 1

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Specific Postures to Balance the Curve 2

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Specific Postures to Balance the Curve 3

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Working with Teens – Considerations

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Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 1

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Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 2

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Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 3

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Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 4

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Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 5

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Practice 4: Yoga for Scoliosis – Finding Length & Symmetry

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Part V – The Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders – Releasing the Weight of the World

The Cervical Spine – What goes wrong?

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The Purna Yoga Morning Series

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Asana for Forward Head Posture 1

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Asana for Forward Head Posture 2

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Asana for Forward Head Posture 3

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Asana for Forward Head Posture 4

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Asana for Forward Head Posture 5

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Asana for a Flattened or Reversed Cervical Curve 1

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Asana for a Flattened or Reversed Cervical Curve 2

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Asana for a Flattened or Reversed Cervical Curve 3

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Asana for a Flattened or Reversed Cervical Curve 1

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Asana for a Flattened or Reversed Cervical Curve 2

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Asana for a Flattened or Reversed Cervical Curve 3

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Cervical Traction Techniques 1

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Cervical Traction Techniques 2

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Manual Technique to Release the SCM

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Savasana Face Adjustment

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Practice 5: Releasing the Weight of the World

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Part VI: Happy Back Yoga Classes

Yoga for a Happy Back – Full Practice

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The Purna Yoga Morning Series

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SI Joint Stability Practice

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Releasing Tension in the Iliopsoas

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Neck and Shoulders Practice

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Core and Pelvic Floor Practice Sequences 1

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Core and Pelvic Floor Practice Sequences 2

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Core and Pelvic Floor Practice Sequences 3

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Core and Pelvic Floor Practice Sequences 4

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Releasing tension in Lower Back and Hips

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Happy Back Yoga – Standing Poses

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Course Content

Part I – Practical Anatomy of the Spine

Happy Back Yoga Manual

Foundational Concepts – Part I (4:01)

Foundational Concepts – Part II (7:10)

Lecture: The Natural Curves of the Spine (22:56)

Lecture: Anatomy of a Vertebrae (33:54)

Lecture: Spinal Movement and Yoga (26:15)

Lecture: Common spinal conditions – Pathology (51:07)

Part II A. – Lower Back, Pelvis & Hips: Alignment & Nature

Acute Lower Back Pain & Yoga 2 (9:16)

Acute Lower Back Pain & Yoga 2 (9:16)

Acute Lower Back Pain & Yoga 3 (9:16)

The Pit of the Abdomen (4:10)

The Purna Yoga Low Back Series (13:35)

Tadasana & the importance of finding the natural spinal curves (5:43)

How to sit so your back is happy (4:44)

How to do Cobra (Bhujangasana) for low back pain (9:14)

Practice 1: Creating Space & Finding Neutral Spine (49:29)

Part II B. Spinal Traction Techniques

Supta Padangusthasana with 2 Straps (7:45)

Traction in Downward Dog on a Door (3 ways) 1 (6:53)

Traction in Downward Dog on a Door (3 ways) 2 (6:53)

Lumbar Traction with Straps and a Block (6:54)

Traction techniques with one strap and a door 1 (6:23)

Traction techniques with one strap and a door 2 (6:23)

Introduction to the Yoga Wall 1 (10:44)

Introduction to the Yoga Wall 2 (10:44)

Part II C. The Hips and Psoas

Muscles Surrounding the Hips

The Infamous Iliopsoas

The Purna Yoga Hip Series

The hip series with adjustments and modifications 1

The hip series with adjustments and modifications 2

The hip series with adjustments and modifications 3

The hip series with adjustments and modifications 4

Iliopsoas Openers & Stretches 1

Iliopsoas Openers & Stretches 2

Iliopsoas Openers & Stretches 3

Psoas Releasing techniques 1

Psoas Releasing techniques 2

Practice 2: Letting Go of Tension in the Pelvis and Hips

Part III – The Sacroiliac Joint – Standing on your Own Two Feet: Stability and Grounding

Functional Anatomy of the SI Joint

The SI joint and Asana

Solutions to SI Pain in Asana Practice – Trikonasana & Parsvakonasana variations

Postures to stabilize the SI joint 1

Postures to stabilize the SI joint 2

Postures to stabilize the SI joint 3

Ways to relieve SI Joint Pain 1

Ways to relieve SI Joint Pain 2

Ways to relieve SI Joint Pain 3

Ways to relieve SI Joint Pain 4

Practice 3: SI Joint Stability & Grounding

Part IV – Scoliosis- Finding Balance and Alignment

Understanding Scoliosis: Anatomy & Pathology

Adapting Asana to your Curve 1

Adapting Asana to your Curve 2

Adapting Asana to your Curve 3

Adapting Asana to your Curve 4

Specific Postures to Balance the Curve 1

Specific Postures to Balance the Curve 2

Specific Postures to Balance the Curve 3

Working with Teens – Considerations

Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 1

Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 2

Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 3

Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 4

Traction techniques for scoliosis on the yoga wall 5

Practice 4: Yoga for Scoliosis – Finding Length & Symmetry

Part V – The Upper Back, Neck and Shoulders – Releasing the Weight of the World

The Cervical Spine – What goes wrong?

The Purna Yoga Morning Series

Asana for Forward Head Posture 1

Asana for Forward Head Posture 2

Asana for Forward Head Posture 3

Asana for Forward Head Posture 4

Asana for Forward Head Posture 5

Asana for a Flattened or Reversed Cervical Curve 1

Asana for a Flattened or Reversed Cervical Curve 2