Yoga Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics
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Explore how anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, breathwork, and movement principles can support mobility, recovery, neuromuscular control, and safer application of yoga within sports medicine.
Course Overview
Understand how anatomy and biomechanics shape movement, alignment, recovery, and safe progression.
Examine the anatomical structures, physiological systems, joint demands, muscle activation patterns, and mechanical principles involved in yoga-based movement.
About This Course
Mind-body movement modalities such as yoga are increasingly integrated into sports medicine for flexibility, injury prevention, and athletic recovery. Led by Dr. Constance Bradley, this course offers an anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical analysis of yoga postures for Athletic Trainers.
Clinicians will study joint angles, fascial tension, muscle activation patterns, and spinal loads involved in foundational postures. The curriculum also examines the physiological effects of controlled breathwork and parasympathetic nervous system stimulation on athletic recovery, stress regulation, and pain perception.
Athletic Trainers will learn how to critically evaluate yoga postures, modify poses for injured athletes, and safely utilize movement sequences to enhance joint mobility, neuromuscular control, tissue resilience, and functional range of motion.
Across 4.5 hours of expert-led video classes, Dr. Bradley breaks complex anatomical and biomechanical concepts into clear and clinically relevant lessons. Participants explore the structure and function of the human body, the mechanics underlying common yoga movements, and the ways individual anatomy can influence alignment and movement choices.
A fully illustrated 180-page course text supports the video instruction with detailed explanations, diagrams, and reference material designed to reinforce course concepts and professional application.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
What You Will Learn
Build a stronger understanding of the anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical principles that influence yoga movement, modification, alignment, and safe progression.
Functional Anatomy
Understand the bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved in yoga movement.
Physiology
Explore how major body systems respond to movement, breathing, recovery, and sustained practice.
Biomechanics
Apply principles of force, leverage, stability, mobility, load, and joint range to yoga postures.
Movement & Alignment
Evaluate movement with respect for individual anatomical variation, postural alignment, and functional movement needs.
Safe Practice & Modification
Use anatomical and biomechanical knowledge to support appropriate pose modification, progression, injury awareness, and active recovery.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for athletic trainers, yoga teachers, yoga practitioners, movement educators, massage and manual therapists, physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals, personal trainers, and fitness professionals seeking a stronger foundation in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and movement-based care.
About Dr. Constance Bradley
Dr. Constance Bradley, L.Ac., PhD
Dr. Constance Bradley is an experienced educator, licensed acupuncturist, and yoga instructor whose teaching integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine, anatomy, movement, and modern clinical science.
Her clear and practical approach helps students translate complex scientific concepts into more informed movement choices and safer, more effective yoga instruction and professional application.
Included With This Course
Video Classes
4.5 hours of expert-led video instruction presented by Dr. Constance Bradley.
Illustrated Course Text
A comprehensive 180-page illustrated reference covering course concepts, anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics.
Course Lessons
Structured online lessons reinforcing anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and movement principles.
Online Exam
Assessment included for successful course completion.
Certificate
Downloadable certificate following successful completion of the requirements for 7.0 Category A CEUs.
Course Access & Expiration
This course must be completed within 12 months from the purchase date. For full details, refer to the Expiration Date Policy on our FAQ page .
Topics Covered
Constance Bradley, L.Ac, PhD
Dr. Constance Bradley is a senior faculty member with a diverse academic and professional background. A graduate of the US Air Force Academy (BSc, 2001), the University of Colorado (MA in Philosophy, focusing on Medical Ethics, 2002), and the University of Utah (PhD with emphases in Philosophy of Science and Theoretical Biology, 2009), Dr. Bradley has also earned an MA in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (2015). Dr. Bradley has contributed to journals including the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the Sage, and the Feng Shui Journal. Currently licensed to practice acupuncture in Kentucky, she also holds a national certification through the NCCAOM.