The Science of Teaching
Yoga to Athletes
(Immersion Course)
St. Mary's University, Twickenham, LONDON
LIVE: London 5th & 6th October 2019
ONLINE: Pre-Course resource available from 5th September 2019
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Is This Course For Me?
Are you new to yoga but come from a sports background? Are you a coach / trainer / athlete? Do you currently practice and / or teach yoga but want to enhance your skillset for working with athletes? Are you curious to learn new ways of applying yoga with a functional approach? Then this course is for YOU!
In This Course You Will:
- Discover the science behind teaching yoga to the athletic population.
- Identify your own performance needs (or that of a hypothetical athlete) as it relates to your yoga practice, athletic training, or health and well-being.
- Explore how the YSS approach to the Science of Sequencing helps you design with confidence, competence and creativity.
- Discover how the Science of Breathing enhances the experience within your practice.
- Deepen your understanding of the role body reading plays in creating a Primary Performance Objective and the application of this knowledge.
- Develop a practical understanding of biomechanics, and neuroscience through the application of sports-specific yoga.
- Explore the benefits of yoga in helping with injury prevention.
- Explore how to deconstruct poses and bring them to life through understanding the science, the application and the benefit of sports-specific yoga.
Course Format / FEES / Dates
Course Format
Online training: Students explore the course syllabus online in advance (one month) of the LIVE training. It includes contact with the YSS tutors and a chance to get to know your peers before the live event. (approximately 24 hours) Students will continue to have access to the online classroom for 3 months post LIVE training with the option to upgrade to lifetime access.
2-day live training: The online component will be reinforced in a LIVE setting where you will demonstrate an initial understanding of the YSS approach by preparing and delivering a Micro-Sequence based on your own specific athletic or performance needs.
This course does NOT qualify you to teach yoga
Fees
Fees: £760
£100 Early Bird Discount
Use coupon code LONDON2019
Coupon code expires 31st August 2019
Bring a friend and a future Continuing Ed Module for FREE (up to a $50 value)
BWY & YA credits applicable
Dates
5th & 6th October 2019
9:00 - 6:00 PM
Next Course
8th & 9th February 2020
9:00 - 6:00 PM
There's More to Yoga Than You Think
What Students Are Saying
"This is the only course I could find that ties in the physiology of sport & yoga."
Meredith
Personal Trainer
"Fabulous Course! I loved diving deep into the anatomy and understanding the role of sports- specific yoga"
Claire (UK)
Yoga Instructor / Athlete
"The most comprehensive & instantly applicable course, unavailable anywhere else, delivered by the most highly qualified, knowledgeable, experienced, kindest & supportive instructors."
Student - UK
Yoga Instructor
Learn how to improve your your performance with YSS sports-specific yoga techniques
