Applying Myofascial Release On and Off The Mat is a resource for yoga teachers and students alike who are looking for ways to supplement their classes and personal practice with Self-MFR techniques. The myofascial tissue refers to the soft connective tissues underneath the skin extending deep within the body, where myo- means muscle and fascia means loose tissue.
With this course, you will learn about the intricate fascial lines, provide solutions to pain management and to treat students with ease and confidence. Plus you will learn to raise body awareness to you and your students.
This six-hour, four-part course aims to cover:
Identifying fascia in the different parts of the body will help in providing solutions for improved mobility.
Self facilitation that will promote self care and will help in extending that care to the students.
Understanding the different schools of thought about movement will add appreciation on the movements and poses in yoga practice.
SESSION BREAKDOWN:
Session 1: What is Fascia
Learn about fascia and identify the fascial lines that help in our movement in the asanas.
Session 2: Self Assessment and Student Assessment
Know ways how to assess yourself and your student with different techniques. Also you will learn more of the common injuries and other injuries of your students.
Session 3: Yoga and Fascia
How do we apply the myofascial release on the mat and how do we incorporate them in our practice?
Session 4: Self MFR and Mobility
What are the tools that may help in self facilitation of myofascial release? How do we improve mobility from self MFR?