In this 13+ hour course, Donna will guide you through the complex anatomy and kinesiology of the sacroiliac joints so that you can better understand why certain practices compromise the integrity of these joints. Drawing on decades of medical research, we’ll look at several models for joint function and spinal stability that can inform your movement choices, and better enable you to adapt the method or tradition of Yoga you practice.

What you'll get:

Week 1:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the bones, ligaments, and articulating surfaces of the pelvis and lower spine.

Understand how force is transmitted through the pelvis.

Practice Video: Eight Things Yogis Do to Stuff-Up Their SI-Joints 

Week 2:

Understand the key types of Sacroiliac dysfunction and common habits that can aggravate these.

Develop a tool set for identifying and sacroiliac dysfunction and steps to take to mitigate it.

Practice Video: Reducing Pain & Discomfort

Week 3: 

Explore the 3 stability and 3 mobility subsystems of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems and how to put their principles into practice.

Identify common “problem” poses

Video: Building Pelvic Integrity:  Learn a protocol to reduce asymmetrical torque in the SIJs. 

Week 4:

Develop a step-by-step progression for working with sacroiliac dysfunction.

Identify a spectrum of pose types from safest to least safe.

Common adjusting “no-no”s to avoid.

Video: Maintaining Stability While Regaining Mobility 

PLUS THESE BONUSES:

Transcripts of All Lectures

Yoga Practice "Cheat" Sheets

Bonus video series!

This course qualifies for 13 non-contact hour CEs with Yoga Alliance and 13 APD Hours with the International Association of Yoga Therapy.