YogAnatomy! Self-Care for the Neck, Shoulders, and Spine Instructor Molly Farwell, LMT, RYT-200

This three-hour workshop is for massage therapists, yogis, and lovers of embodied practice to focus attention and learn (or re-learn) anatomy of the upper body. The class includes meditation, lecture, and yoga practice (approx. 1 hour) for an intensive focus on the well-being of the neck, shoulders, and spine. Participants will leave feeling relaxed, restored, and embodied, with a toolbox of techniques for maintaining mobility and ease in the upper body. All participant will benefit from improved proprioception and understanding of the body. Increased awareness of muscle anatomy, function, and proprioception will benefit therapists and yoga teachers alike in recognizing and working with tension patterns in the body.

Prerequisites: Attendees should be able to sit on the floor, rise to standing from the floor, and sustain moderate activity for approximately 1 hour. An ongoing yoga and/or meditation…