Explore the fascial system of the body and its role in movement, posture, and overall well-being through somatic movement practices and principles ,along with a brief history of somatics, its pioneers and their work, and similarities with ancient yogic practices.
Learn how understanding fascia can deepen your approach to yoga therapy by recognizing movement patterns and restrictions. Discover how practices such as (the Tensegrity Repair Series) the Somatic Mobility Series, restorative and dynamic pandiculation, Somatic exercises, breathwork for vagus nerve stimulation, improved interoception, and fascia release , and Body Reading through the lens of Myofascial Meridian Anatomy, reveal the relationship between physical posture, life experience, and the unique story embedded in each individual’s nervous system and fascia, all of which support mind-body healing, functional movement, and yoga asana.
Learning Objectives
Understand the fascial layers of the body and their role in movement, force transmission, and tensegrity along the Myofascial Meridians.
Explore how to unravel habitual, unconscious restrictions that influence mobility, posture, and function to move with more ease, on and off the yoga mat.
Learn how Pandiculation resets resting muscle tension at the nervous system level providing pain relief from common musculoskeletal issues.
Understand the somatic science behind pandiculation for enhancing sensory motor awareness and restoring voluntary muscle control.
Navigate the Myofascial Meridians with Body Reading and discover how they reveal the story embedded in the nervous system.
Advance your yoga asana with the Somatic Mobility Series, a somatic fitness approach to fascia health, flexibility, and strength that works with—not against—the stretch reflex.
Learn breathwork practices for releasing core muscle tension, vagus nerve stimulation, and nervous system regulation.
Learn how these Somatic and Yoga practices integrate easily into, and can be tailored for, group classes and private yoga therapy clients.
Learn how practices such as the Tensegrity Repair Series, Yoga and Somatics can support yoga students and yoga therapy clients.
Learning Materials
PranaShanti Course PowerPoint Slides
Body Reading: Visual Assessment and the Anatomy Trains by Thomas Myers
Additional References
Somatics: Reawakening the Mind's Control of Movement, Flexibility, and Health by Thomas Hanna
Fascial Fitness (second edition) by Robert Schleip with Johanna Bayer
The Fascia Connection by David Lesondak (new book release!)
Handout: Tensegrity Repair Series (Gioia Irwin)
Myofascial Yoga: A Movement and Yoga Therapist's Guide to Asana by Kristie Bender Segarra
Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists by Thomas Myers
There are no additional fees, books, supply costs or other additional expenses beyond the course fee for this course.
Assessment
Pre-course reading assignment that is discussed during course.
Informal Observation: In-session. Open-ended
Questions: In-session.
Practice Teaching with Feedback.
Small Group Exercises: Pairs and triads reporting back to full group. Case Study.
Homework: Series of questions to be answered in writing.
Dates and Timings
Friday, June 4, 2027 to Sunday, June 6, 2027
Friday: 6 pm to 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
Breaks will be provided.
Cost and Registration
SAVE $50.00 by registering on or before March 31, 2027 for $525.00 per person. $575.00 per person thereafter.
International & Out-of-Town Participants: If you are registering from outside Ottawa, Canada, and would like printed training materials mailed to you, please register at least 10 days before the course start date to ensure timely delivery. Additional shipping charges apply. Otherwise, course materials will be provided electronically whenever possible.
Note: This course is open to the general public. 6 months to 1 year of regular yoga practice is recommended for participation.
For 200 hour certified Yoga Teachers the course provides CEUs with Yoga Alliance.
This course is also part of our Yoga Alliance 300 Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training.
Our 3,000 square foot Education Centre offers a large open concept training area with high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and excellent ventilation. There is a kitchen with fridge, microwave, kettle and dishware. We have a dining area with tables and chairs, 2 gender neutral bathrooms, and our Administration Office.
