MVP Author Course

Injury Prevention for Yoga

Learn how to prevent injury in asana

Videos

5+ hours

Texts

20+ Ebooks

Learning Units

100+ units

Certificate

1 Certificate

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Convenient

Complete training 100% online, from the comfort of your own home.

Our online training gives students a rich, self-paced curriculum that helps to deepen their personal practice and gain these unique skills.

Supportive

My Vinyasa Practice offers live personalized support via chat, email, and phone seven days a week. We also provide free one-on-one sessions and live Zoom lectures.

Comprehensive

Once registered, you’ll have access to all manuals and online materials you’ll need.

Why Injury Prevention for Yoga?

This training will take a deep dive into human anatomy & physiology, injury prevention, and how to better assist students in creating the best practice that works for their bodies.

We’ll unpack the phrase “listen to your body” to provide valuable context and actionable tools for students to better connect with themselves. Learn the most common injuries in yoga, the mechanisms by which they can occur, and the steps to decrease the risk of these injuries. We’ll take a detailed look into the most common injuries students come in with (pre-existing) and how this may affect mechanics and practice. Within each condition, there will be plenty of variations/options provided to work around injuries to assist students in enjoying a safe practice (and understanding why these variations are beneficial). We’ll also explore language/verbiage ideas to help your students connect with their bodies, tips for promoting safe practice environments, and staying within the scope of work as a yoga teacher.

Written through the lens of a physical therapist, yoga teacher, and fitness instructor, this course will enable you to better assist students in finding comfortable variations to work around existing injuries and prevent new injuries in yoga. There are no prerequisites for this course; however, a basic understanding of common yoga poses and basic anatomy is helpful as background knowledge.

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What's included

Maura is a physical therapist with over 15 years of experience in orthopedic rehabilitation and clinical teaching, an RYT 500 yoga teacher, and a certified group fitness instructor.

After graduating from MVP’s 200 & 300 hr yoga teacher training programs, she knew she wanted to combine her experience across these disciplines to share a fresh perspective on injury prevention in movement practices.

She has been practicing yoga for many years and turns to the practice for its grounding, stress-relieving, and mind-body connection benefits. Maura truly believes that movement is medicine and enjoys empowering students and teachers through education and encouragement to approach each person’s practice as a unique experience.

Maura has experience teaching virtually and in person and enjoys incorporating elements of yoga into her physical therapy treatments. She also writes a wellness blog sharing education and injury prevention tips for yoga, fitness, and everyday life.

Our Teachers

The entire program is guided by Maura Blackstone, a RYT with Yoga Alliance.

Flexible Training

Register anytime and work at your own pace. All required texts are included in electronic format. Students will receive access to pre-recorded video lectures, practices with Instructor, written content, as well as PDF downloads to support your learning experience.

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Are you passionate about ensuring safe and effective yoga practice for all? Our Injury Prevention in Yoga course provides you with advanced knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and movement, equipping you with the tools to address common postural variations and prevent injuries. You’ll explore strategies for facilitating safe practices, working with existing injuries, and offering modifications that promote healing and strength. Through application and reflection activities, you'll gain the confidence to guide students in a safe, mindful way, ensuring that they can practice yoga with awareness and avoid injury. This course will deepen your understanding of body mechanics and empower you to create a supportive environment for all students, regardless of their physical challenges.

If you're committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for your yoga students, our Injury Prevention in Yoga course is essential for deepening your understanding of anatomy, physiology, and movement. This course will equip you with the knowledge to identify and address common postural variations, prevent injuries, and work with students who have existing injuries. By learning advanced techniques for facilitating safe practices and offering effective modifications, you'll gain the confidence to lead with mindfulness and care, ensuring every student can practice yoga safely and with awareness. Whether you're a yoga teacher or a practitioner looking to deepen your knowledge, this course will empower you to support others in their practice while preventing injury and fostering long-term well-being.

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