Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the general structure of the knee, including bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments,

  • Palpate and identify the superficial structures and landmarks of bones, ligaments, and muscles of the knee, ankle, and foot,

  • Demonstrate and identify the anatomical movements of the knee and ankle and identify key muscles that are involved in its movements,

  • Describe the risk factors affecting the knee, and list three strategies to support the safe movement of the joint in a yoga practice,

  • Demonstrate and identify the anatomical movements of the knee, ankle and feet,

  • Describe two common knee myths and outline their true pro’s and con’s,

  • Describe your relationship to your knee, ankle, and foot, and list three ways in which you may support its health in life and teaching.

Course Curriculum

    1. About This Course

    2. Course Materials

    3. Q&A

    1. Module Overview

    2. Knee as a Waystation

    3. Mapping the Knee: Bone Tour

    4. Bone Tour: The Knee

    5. Knee: Human Variation

    6. Knee Hyperextension

    7. Review

    8. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Mapping the Knee, & Muscle Tour: Quadriceps

    3. Mapping the Knee & Muscle Tour: Hamstrings

    4. Mapping the Knee & Muscle Tour: Pes Anserinus

    5. Mapping the Knee Pt. 4: Popliteus

    6. Mapping the Knee & Muscle Tour: Lower Leg

    7. Review

    8. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Mapping the Knee: Connective Tissue (Overview)

    3. Mapping the Knee: Cruciate Ligaments & Menisci

    4. The Knee and Yoga ~ Connective Tissue

    5. Joint Capsule Details

    6. Review

    7. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Mapping the Ankle & Foot: Bones

    3. Bone Tour: The Lower Leg & Foot

    4. Mapping the Arches of the Foot

    5. Review

    6. Module Summary

    1. Module Overview

    2. Mapping the Muscles of Foot: Extrinsic & Intrinsic

    3. Touring the Muscles of Foot: Extrinsic & Intrinsic

    4. Mapping the Arches of the Feet, Pt. 2

    5. Mapping the Connective Tissue of the Foot

    6. Review

    7. Module Summary

About this course

  • 48 lessons