Description
Scientists and anatomists have dissected the the human body into separate muscles, nerves, blood vessels and physiological systems. However in reality the human body is an intricately interwoven universe, where each aspect has direct effect on the others.
The Marma Points are an ancient Ayurvedic expression of this holistic wisdom and are considered to be of deep healing significance. The 108 Marma Points are areas where muscle, tendon, bone, nerves, lymph and blood vessels converge, and specific pressure on these points is believed to engender healing in different areas and systems of the body.
This workshop will focus on the Marma Points in the foot and ankle specifically. Through the lens of Tom Myer’s Anatomy Trains Deep Front Line we will explore one possible view to the power and connectivity of this ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. You will learn to apply the therapeutic tools of asana, breath work and body reading, and gait analysis to address the Marma Points and help yourself and others engender health and balance in the body.
Learning objectives:
- Identify the marma points in the feet
- Understand the anatomical and physiological correlations of the marmas throughout the body
- Understand and identify how common seated, standing and gait (walking) misalignments will contribute to holistic imbalances.
- Apply asana as a diagnostic and prescriptive tool to work with marma points and gait issues.
Course Outline
| Module 1 | Handout: Marma Points of the Feet |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Handout: Marma Points of the Feet |
| Module 2 | Video Lecture: Yoga Therapy - The Marma Points of the Feet |
| Unit 1 | Video Lecture: Yoga Therapy - The Marma Points of the Feet with Monique Lonner |
| Module 3 | Asana Practice: Yoga Therapy - The Marma Points of the Feet |
| Unit 1 | Asana Practice: Yoga Therapy and the Marma Points of the Feet |
| Module 4 | Quiz: Yoga Therapy - The Marma Points of the Feet |
| Unit 1 | Quiz: Yoga Therapy - The Marma Points of the Feet |
Sneak Preview
The Connection Between the Foot’s Arch and Cardiac Health
This video is a segment of Soul Yoga Therapy’s Holistic Anatomy & Physiology workshop on the Marma Points of the feet. These pressure points, when activated by healthy movement, can support one’s total wellbeing from head to toe.
Full Asana Practice
Learning Comes to Life!
The workshop material comes to life in a full Yoga Therapy Class for the Marma points of the feet designed and led by Monique Lonner and demonstrated by Justine Shelton. You will learn special adaptations, specific cues and sequencing to bring into your group Yoga classes or private student sessions.
Monique Lonner
Monique Lonner, Certified Yoga Therapist, is the Director and creator of Soul of Yoga Institute Advanced Yoga Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy Training Programs. A Yoga teacher for 15 years, she studied in India, New York and California with Master teachers and spiritual sages including, most notably, the teaching faculty of the Soul of Yoga Institute Advanced Program. Drawing upon her professional skills as a non-profit event organizer she developed the Advanced Teacher Training and Yoga Therapy Program for Soul of Yoga, bringing together those who are considered to be the best of the best Master yoga teachers in the world today. A devoted spiritual seeker, as well as an experienced anatomy and physiology teacher she has created a comprehensive program which balances the study of Yoga Therapy technique with the insight and wisdom of Yogic and metaphysical philosophy.
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