100-HOUR MYOFASCIAL YOGA® TRAINING COURSE
A note from the trainer and writer Dr Helena Chacón
- I am writing to you, who love yoga, anatomy and the wisdom of the body
- That you like to look after your body from the inside out, with respect
- That you’re constantly learning
- And it’s not just for your own sake – you enjoy learning so that you can help others to improve their wellbeing.
However, for some time now, your yoga practice has been lacking something. You don’t feel as motivated in your classes as you did at the start, and you feel a bit insecure because you don’t have enough knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics… You need to take it a step further… a step… which you feel involves gaining a deeper understanding of the human body, its mechanisms for self-healing through movement and posture, and, of course, the ways to ensure safety in your yoga sessions
I was in the same position as you are now two decades ago. That’s why I decided to delve deeper into the Myofascial System, which provides the answers I was looking for
In this course, I offer you my research, experience and knowledge. But I also offer you something very personal… it embodies thousands of hours spent in solitude with myself, allowing my intuition, my thoughts and my observations to always stay one step ahead of my demons. What you hold in your hands with this course is the result of a Yogini who won the battle against her shadow. You may like the result more or less, but there is no doubt that it is a course with soul, distilling thousands of hours of work to enable you to learn what is truly essential.
100-HOUR MYOFASCIAL YOGA® TRAINING COURSE
This course enables you to learn a wide variety of exercises for both yourself and your clients
Delve deeper into the wisdom of the human body and the mechanisms for improving the myofascial system both on and off the mat
Imagine how your practice and teaching would change if:
All this is possible if you join the Myofascial Yoga® community
The best option in the Spanish-speaking world that combines YOGA and FASCIA
HOW DOES THIS COURSE DIFFER FROM SIMILAR ONES?
What is Myofascial Yoga®?
Myofascial Yoga® It is an open approach whose objectives focus on improving the fascial tissue and the myofascial system through various techniques, with the aim of achieving a biotensegrity body. It utilises five pillars for the practice of asanas:
- ÉTER – To Feel. Developing body awareness through gentle, slow movements, exploration and self-touch
- AIRE – Open. Large-range joint movements that promote the creation of joint space and the mobilisation of the diaphragms
- FIRE – Transform. Dynamic practices that encourage the formation of new neural pathways, including ‘Tense and Release’ exercises, Catapults, Jumps, Myofascial Vinyasas, etc.
- EARTH – Unite. Static exercises focusing on muscle tone to promote healthy limits and isometric toning
- WATER – To yield. Static, gravity-based (Restorative, Mioball) or assisted (Thai) exercises
What will you learn on this course?
- Understanding what fasciae are and their implications on a physical, emotional and traumatic level
- Habits to improve your fascia beyond the yoga mat
- 5 Approaches based on the 5 Elements to incorporate into your Asana practice
- Slow and deliberate body awareness and fascial somatic exercises
- A wide range of tools to improve your biotensegrity and your relationship with gravity
- Understanding Fluid Alignment by Integrating the Fascia Model into Our Practice
- Fundamentals of Anatomy and Biomechanics
- Improved posture
- Elements for a Harmonious Movement
- Useful tools for fascial hydration and relaxation of the nervous system: Gravitational restorative yoga, Mioball and Thai
- Therapeutic yoga for musculoskeletal disorders, approached through postural improvement and mindful movement, incorporating knowledge of the myofascial system
3 Fundamental Principles
PROGRAMME FOR BLOCK 1
BLOCK 1 – 1. MYOFASCIAL YOGA FUNDAMENTALS 20 H
- 1. Why learn about fascia? – 14 mins
- 2. Obstacles in Yoga. The Role of Fascia – 08 mins
- 3. Fascia (Definition, Musculoskeletal System, Connective Tissue, Fascia – Myofascial System, Components, Properties, Functions) – 1 hour 16 minutes
- 4. Key factors in fascial improvement – 01 h 07 min
- 5. The Five Elements in the Fasciae – 10 mins
- 6. Myofascial Tracts (Definition, Fascia and Yoga, Myofascial Tracts and Acupuncture Meridians, Pathways of the Myofascial Tracts) – 32 mins
- 7. Myofascial Yoga® Fundamentals – 4 mins
- 8. 5 Pillars of Asana Practice – 08 mins
- 9. Lifestyle habits. Fascia beyond the yoga mat – 19 mins
- 10. Myofascial Yoga® Tools – 02:18
- 11. Myofascial Yoga® “STYLE” Poses – 49 mins
- PRACTICAL CLASS: Tools and typical postures used in Myofascial Yoga® – 01:09
- 12. Thai myofascial self-massage – 21 mins
- 14. Practical example of a mini-sequence based on the 5 Pillars – 56 mins
- PRACTICAL CLASS: Deep Anterior Line (LAP) – 01 h 38 min
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: “Fundamentals of Myofascial Yoga” – 38 mins
PROGRAMME FOR BLOCK 2
BLOCK 2 – 2. MIOBALL® TECHNIQUE 10 H
- 1. What is the Mioball® technique? – 13 mins
- 2. Types of balls – 13 mins
- 3. Working methodology – 25 mins
- 4. Types of sequences – 5 mins
- 5. Self-massage of the feet and legs – 33 mins
- 6. Self-massage of the pelvis – 8 mins
- 7. Self-massage of the back, shoulders and neck – 22 mins
- 8. Self-massage of the arms and hands – 11 mins
- 9. Self-massage of the chest and abdomen – 10 mins
- 10. Facial self-massage – 4 mins
- 11. Combined self-massage – 13 mins
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “Mioball® Technique” – 21 mins
BLOCK 2 – PRACTICAL CLASSES
- Mioball® Technique – Long Session 1 – 01 h 08 min
- Mioball® Technique – Long Session 2 – 01 h
- Mioball® Technique – long session 3 – 01 h 31 min
- Mioball® Technique – LPS session – 52 mins
- Mioball® Technique – LAS session – 34 mins
- Mioball® Technique – LAP session – 31 mins
- Mioball® Technique – LL session – 36 mins
- Mioball® Technique – LE session – 33 mins
- Mioball® Technique – LASB/LAPB session – 25 mins
- Mioball® Technique – LPSB/LPPB session – 35 mins
BLOCK 3 PROGRAMME
BLOCK 3 – 3. CLASSICAL ANATOMY
- 1. General terms – 29 mins
- 2. Anatomy of the spine – 14 mins
- 3. Anatomy of the lower body – 38 mins
- 4. Anatomy of the upper body – 24 mins
- 5. Posture vs Movement – 25 mins
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “Classical Anatomy” – 10 mins
BLOCK 3 – 4. POSTURAL BASICS
- 1. The basics of posturology – 16 mins
- 2. Imbalances in the lower body – 46 mins
- 3. Upper body alignment issues – 09 mins
- 4. Types of postures – 09 mins
- 5. Postural alignment – 39 mins
- 6. Steps for assessing body posture – 05 mins
- PRACTICE – Body scan in Tadasana – 08 mins
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “Postural foundations” – 15 mins
BLOCK 3 – 5. FASCIAS IN YOGA
- 1. A paradigm shift – 27 mins
- 2. Fasciae during the embryonic stage – 21 mins
- 3. The importance of the inclusive centre – 16 mins
- 4. Elasticity vs Strength – 4 mins
- 5. Breathing – 05 mins
- 6. Our trampolines (domes) – 11 mins
- 7. Materials – 15 mins
- 8. Classification of asanas – 11 mins
- 9. “Standard” asanas and 5.10. The connections between the myofascial pathways – 16 mins
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: “The Use of Straps in Yoga” – 33 mins
BLOCK 3 – 6. BODY AWARENESS
- 1. Introduction – 4 mins
- 2. Joint warm-up – 37 mins
- 3. Auto-Play – 19 mins
- 4. Balancing acts – balancing – 05 mins
- 5. Micro-movements – 20 mins
BLOCK 3 – 7. CREATING SPACE
- 1. Introduction – 04 mins
- 2. Nodes – 07 mins
- 3. Creating Space LPS – 08 mins
- 3. Creating Space LAS – 07 mins
- 3. Creating Space LAP – 11 mins
- 3. Creating Space LL – 09 mins
- 3. Creating Space LE – 11 mins
- 3. Creating Space LASB-LAPB – 08 mins
- 3. Creating Space LPSB-LPPB – 08 mins
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “Creating space” – 08 mins
BLOCK 3 – 8. MOULDING
- 1. Introduction – 22 mins
- 2. Fascial Force – 08 mins
- 3. Counter-movements – Catapult – 9 mins
- 4. Jumps, Vibrations, Bounces – 18 mins
- 5. Tighten and Release – 10 mins
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: “Moulding” – 09 mins
BLOCK 3 – 9. INTEGRITY
- 1. Introduction – 14 mins
- 2. “Integrity” exercises using a belt / chair – 02:21
- 3. “Integrity” exercises with a stick – 46 mins
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “Integrity” – 07 mins
BLOCK 3 – 10. RESTORATIVE (GRAVITY-BASED) YOGA
- 1. Development of passive flexibility – 8 mins
- 2. What is Restorative Yoga? – 04 mins
- 3. Restorative poses with props and myofascial release – 03 mins
- PRACTICAL SESSION: “Gravitational Restorative Yoga” – 58 mins
BLOCK 3 – 11. ASSISTED PRACTICE (THAI MYOFASCIAL YOGA)
- 1. The Basics of Thai Massage – 12 mins
- 2. Principles of Myofascial Thai Yoga – 10 mins
- 3. Body positions – 02 mins
- 4. Types of touches – 4 mins
- 5. and 11.6. Energy lines (Sens) and their relationship with myofascial pathways – 10 mins
- 7. Myofascial Thai Yoga Techniques – 36 mins
- PRACTICAL SESSION: Myofascial Thai Yoga – 1 hour 1 minute
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “Myofascial Thai Yoga” – 05 mins
BLOCK 3 – 12. SEQUENCING MYOFASCIAL YOGA CLASSES
- 1. Styles of Yoga – 4 mins
- 2. Types of classes in Myofascial Yoga® – 7 mins
- 3. Sequences for each track – 03 mins
- PRACTICAL CLASS: “Myofascial Yoga® for LPS” – 1 am
- PRACTICAL CLASS: “Myofascial Yoga® for LAS” – 1 am
- PRACTICAL CLASS: “Myofascial Yoga® for LAP” – 1 am
- PRACTICAL CLASS: “Myofascial Yoga® for LL” – 1 am
- VIDEO: “Sample lesson for the LE” – 29.23 mins
- VIDEO “Sample lesson for LASB – LAPB” – 26.07 mins
- VIDEO “Sample lesson for the LPSB – LPPB” – 24.52 mins
- PRACTICAL CLASS: “Myofascial Yoga® for Sports Injuries” – 1 hour 20 minutes
- PRACTICAL CLASS: “Free Your Pelvis” – 27 mins
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS “Sequencing Myofascial Yoga® Classes” – 01 min
BLOCK 3 – PRACTICAL CLASSES
- Introduction – 7 mins
- Feet and Legs – The Foundations – 50 mins
- Pelvis – The mechanism – 55 mins
- Torso and head – The temple – 50 mins
BLOCK 4 PROGRAMME
BLOCK 4 – 13. THERAPEUTIC YOGA
- 1. Postural correction based on myofascial pathways – 09 mins
- 2. Pathological terminology – 29 mins
- 3. Lower body (LPS, LAP, LAS) – 01:05
- 4. Knees – 28 mins
- 5. Hips – 14 mins
- 6. Lower back – 49 mins
- 7. Upper body (LASB, LAPB, LPSB, LPPB) – 40 mins
- 8. Mid-to-upper back – 13 mins
- 9. Shoulders – 08 mins
- 10. Elbows – 06 mins
- 11. Dolls – 04 mins
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: “Myofascial Yoga Therapy” – 13 mins
Training Course in Myofascial Yoga
YOGA ALLIANCE
YACEP Diploma or Advanced 300-hour course
This is one-third of the HOLISTIC YOGA® 300-hour Advanced Master’s programme. Once you have completed the three 100-hour modules that make up the programme, you will be able to upgrade your certification from RYT200 to RYT500.
If you enrol on this course or any of the other individual Holistic Yoga® courses, as well as individual modules, you will receive a YACEP diploma
Who is this training course for?
- Yoga teachers/practitioners wishing to specialise in Yoga and Fascia (Myofascial Yoga® Methodology)
- Yoga teachers and practitioners looking for a specialisation focusing on biomechanics, anatomy and functionality.
- Yin Yoga teachers interested in deepening their knowledge of fascia and myofascial pathways.
- Professionals (Pilates instructors, dancers, etc.) interested in learning about and gaining a deeper understanding of fascia and how to apply this knowledge to movement and stillness.
- Anyone who is keen to learn about the human body, its structure and how it works.
Who is this training NOT for?
- People looking for a quick qualification
- Those who are unwilling to change their mindset
- Those who don’t like reading
- Those who do not have an internet connection
- And above all, people who do not want to study, learn, experiment, practise, etc., because they are looking for the easy way out and are not aware that mastering the tools on offer requires dedication and, above all… time.
HOLISTIC YOGA® 300 HRS
Advanced Holistic Yoga Programme (Nature, East and West)
Myofascial Yoga® 100 hrs is one of the training courses that make up Holistic Yoga®. You choose your programme by combining courses to reach a total of 300 hrs, selecting from TCMYoga® 100 hrs, AyurYoga® 100 hrs, Myofascial Yoga® 100 hrs, Pranayam® 50 hrs, Crystal Yoga® 50 hrs and Aroma Yoga® 50 hrs
www.holisticyoga.com.es
E-LEARNING PLATFORM
Myofascial Yoga® is based at "Holística Formación"
Myofascial Yoga® 100 hrs is hosted on a robust and well-established online training platform. Once you have enrolled, you will have unlimited access to all written and audiovisual material; you will be able to ask questions on the support forum or via email, and complete the assessments.
www.holisticaformacion.com
KULA® YOGA SCHOOL
School registered with Yoga Alliance as RYS200 and RYS300
Yoga Kula® is a yoga training school offering a 200-hour yoga instructor training course, YACEP specialisation courses and a 300-hour advanced training course. Its trainers have extensive experience and training, hold official certification in Spain and have completed specialised courses in teaching (CAP, Trainer of Trainers).
