Anatomy of Breathing

$150.00

Be the yoga anatomy expert. This visually rich Buy-A-Lesson curriculum provides you with everything you need to teach yoga anatomy with confidence. In this lesson, your students will gain a deep understanding and appreciation for the mechanics of the breath. See all available anatomy lessons here.

Estimated teaching time:  2 hours

What’s Included

  • Google Slides | PowerPoint for in class presentation (1 hour)
  • Review & Application: help students apply anatomical concepts to yoga teaching and practice (1 hour)
  • Student handouts in Google Docs (downloadable as PDF or Word)
  • Trainer notes to guide you every step of the way
  • Curriculum specially designed to make anatomy relevant for yogis
  • Fun and interactive discussions and activities to drive learning home

Be the yoga anatomy expert. This Buy-A-Lesson curriculum provides you with everything you need to teach yoga anatomy with confidence.

Estimated teaching time: 2 hours

What’s Included

  • Google Slides | PowerPoint for in class presentation (1 hour)
  • Review & Application: help students apply anatomical concepts to yoga teaching and practice (1 hour)
  • Student handouts in Google Docs (downloadable as PDF or Word)
  • Trainer notes to guide you every step of the way
  • Curriculum specially designed to make anatomy relevant for yogis
  • Fun and interactive discussions and activities to drive learning home

What You Need

  • Computer
  • Projector
  • Internet connection (if you’re using Google Slides)

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, your students will be able to:

  • Describe the role breath plays in emotional well-being and self-connection
  • Contrast the thoracic and abdominal cavities
  • Accurately describe how the diaphragm, lungs, and accessory muscles work with pressure and volume to create a typical breath
  • Teach a chest breath and a belly breath accurately