Over the years, I’ve realized that anatomy can feel confusing, abstract, or intimidating if you only study it in books. I actually started out studying biology at university, planning to go into medicine—but somewhere along the way I realized it wasn’t the path for me. Yoga had already started to show me another way to understand the body, through movement, sensation, and observation.
This module is my way of sharing that journey with you. It’s fully interactive and practical, designed to help you connect what you know to what you feel—so you can move, cue, and adjust with confidence, while truly enjoying the process of exploring your own body and others.
The Anatomy & The Practice of Yoga
Module led by: Manuel Oria 500, E-RYT
Schedule: Saturday, April 11, 1:00pm-6:00pm // Sunday, April 12 , 1:00pm -5:00pm
Location: Ashtanga Yoga Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Language: The training will be taught in Spanish & English (yes..)
Certification: 10Hours YACEP credits (Yoga Alliance)
*This module is part of an ongoing training. Only a few additional spots are available for teachers looking to add CE hours or build up towards 200Hour certification with us.
What this Educational module is about
This is a 10-hour, hands-on intensive designed as a workshop experience.
You’ll explore anatomy beyond diagrams, through movement, sensation, and real-time application on the mat.
Learn joint mobility exercises and the use of Sun Salutations and Fundamental Asanas to map movement possibilities and uncover unconscious compensations.
Learn how each joint contributes to overall movement and posture.
Practice embodiment exercises, discovering how awareness of mechanical patterns enhances alignment and stability in asanas.
Develop your own language of the body, refining your perception and teaching cues based on what you truly feel.
This module is about connecting what you know to what you feel, so anatomy becomes a living, usable tool—both for your own practice and for teaching others.
What you’ll Learn:
The anatomy: Muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones in a way that is not overwhelming
The science behind stretching and strengthening
The alignment; learn how to use the mat properly in practice, understand balance, the body as a tension and compression system, and common compensation patterns
The movement: learn the function of each joint and how to increase range of motion and mobility through yoga practice.
The teaching: refine cues, observation, and adjustments based on felt experience
Investment & What’s Included
$350
Two days is never enough to fully absorb anatomy, we know. That’s why this package gives you everything you need to practice, review, and integrate what you learn:
In-person module
1-month access to the Body Tour Series (a series of short anatomy lectures included in full training program)
ORIA Anatomy Study Guide (PDF with key concepts)
BONUS: Free 15mins Consultation Call with Manu post training
This is designed to help you connect what you know to what you feel, so anatomy becomes a living, usable tool—both for your practice and your teaching.
*YACEP Hours include a post-training assignment for approval.
Who this is for:
Teachers who want clarity in cues and adjustments
Practitioners who want to better understand their own body
Anyone looking to feel confident moving and teaching with awareness
Limited spots available! Opening only 4–6 for this module.