Anatomy: The study of form or structure – typically by breaking things down

Physiology: The study of how an organism functions

Pathophysiology: The disordered physiological processes that occur due to injury or disease

For over 10 years Tracey has offered this course in both group and private format.  As a licensed health care professional with extensive post-secondary education in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, neuroanatomy, health assessment and critical care skills, she is uniquely positioned in her ability to share this information in a practical and cohesive way.   Her teaching style fosters critical thinking, and students emerge with the ability to assess the human body, understand patterns of movement and apply yoga in a therapeutic manner in the face of both injury and disease.

The Course

1. Mapping the Body: Terms of Movement, Planes of the Body, The 11 Organ Systems of the Human Body
2. Posture & Proportion Assessment Lab: Plumb line, Anterior/Lateral/Posterior Views, Proportion Assessment
3. The Elegance of the Spine: Structure, Function, Normal Range of Motion (ROM), Osteoporosis/Osteopenia, Bulging/Herniated Disk, Spinal Stenosis, Sacro-iliac Joint Dysfunction, Scoliosis, Hyperkyphosis/Hyperlordosis, Yoga Applications
4. Ball & Socket Joints: The Shoulder: Structure, Function & Normal ROM, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Impingement, Rehabilitation through Yoga
5. Ball & Socket Joints: The Hip: Structure, Function & Normal ROM, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Impingement, Rehabilitation through Yoga
6. The Hinge Joints: Powerful yet Vulnerable – the Knee: Structure, Function & Normal ROM, Ligament Injury, Bursitis, Meniscus Tear, Rehabilitation through Yoga
7. The Hinge Joints: The Elbow:  Structure, Function & Normal ROM, Golfers Elbow, Tennis Elbow, Yoga Applications
8. Breath is Life: The Respiratory System: Mechanics of Breathing, Chemical Aspects of Breathing, Pranayama that is Safe & Therapeutic
9. Heartbeat: The Cardiovascular System: The Mechanics of Moving the Blood, Function and Normal Measurements, Heart Disease, Yoga Applications
10. Integration: The Nervous System: The Beauty of the WHOLE, Rapid Communication, Impact of Chronic Stress, MS

Total Contact Hours: This course can be done in 10/15/20 contact hour segments.  The student will explore with greater depth as the contact hours increase.

Non-Contact Hours: Students can expect to spend at least 1 non-contact hour reviewing concepts for every contact hour spent with Tracey.

Fees: 10 Contact Hour Course: $1500 + HST per person, 15 Contact Hour Course: $2250 + HST per person, 20 Contact Hour Course: $3000 + HST per person.  Groups of 3+ people will receive reduced rates.