Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the general structure of the three visceral spaces: thoracic, abdominal, and pelvic,

  • Describe the peritoneum is in your own words,

  • Demonstrate the actions of the abdominal layers and their activation in the yoga practice,

  • Describe the connection between the diaphragm and the transverse abdominis,

  • Describe the difference between the urogenital triangle and the levator ani group,

  • Describe the muscles involved in the anatomy of mula bandha,

  • Describe your current experience and connection to the muscles of the deep pelvis,

Course Curriculum

    1. About This Course

    2. Course Materials

    3. Q&A

    1. Module Overview

    2. Mapping Visceral Spaces

    3. Review

    4. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Mapping Abdominal Space

    3. Mapping Abdominal Musculature, Pt. 1

    4. Mapping Abdominal Musculature, Pt. 2

    5. Mapping Abdominal Musculature, Pt. 3

    6. Abdominal Musculature: Application to Practice

    7. Review

    8. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Mapping Pelvic Space: Bones

    3. Mapping Pelvic Space: Viscera

    4. Mapping Pelvic Space: Muscle Tissue, Pt .1

    5. Mapping Pelvic Space: Muscle Tissue, Pt .2

    6. Pelvic Floor Exploration - No Music

    7. Pelvic Floor Exploration - With Music

    8. Application to Yoga: Mula Bandha

    9. Application to Yoga: Uddiyana Bandha & Nauli

    10. Review

    11. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. My Relationship

    3. Abdominal and Pelvic Spaces: Health

    4. Module Summary

    1. Final Review Quiz

    2. The Abdominal and Pelvic Spaces: Additional Resources

    3. Course Conclusion

About this course

  • 33 lessons