• Movement Literacy

    Designed by yoga teachers, for yoga teachers, this digital course trains you to read the human body in an entirely new way. It’s a concept we call movement literacy.

  • Our Approach

    Let’s be honest: anatomy can be a dry and intimidating subject. That’s why this training revolves around experiential learning and as much laughter as possible.

  • Integrated Learning

    We went on retreat in the Californian redwoods and created material that looks at each concept from multiple angles and supports the way you learn best.

Course Overview

  • 15 chapters cover the entire body.

  • Learn in diverse ways: workshop videos, tutorials, and audio podcasts.

  • Plus 22 webinars recorded with past students.

  • Supplementary material includes: award-winning medical animations, PDF downloads, assigned reading, homework, quizzes and more.

  • Certificate of completion with 50hrs of Yoga Alliance continuing education credit.

  • Ten full years of unlimited access to the course materials.

Meet Our Team

Ph.D., Physical Therapist Judith Hanson Lasater

Judith Hanson Lasater has taught yoga since 1971. She holds a doctorate in East-West psychology and is a physical therapist. Dr. Lasater is the president emeritus of the California Yoga Teachers Association and is one of the founders of Yoga Journal magazine. She trains yoga teachers in asana, kinesiology, yoga therapeutics, and the Yoga Sutras. She is a pioneer in the teaching and practice of Restorative yoga. Dr. Lasater is the author of eleven books on yoga.

Certified Yoga Therapist Mary Richards

Mary Richards began practicing yoga in 1992, and teaching in 2002. A Phi Beta Kappa, she holds a Master's of Science in Yoga Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs. Mary is passionate about sharing her experience in yoga therapeutics and other healing modalities to help others cope with -- and ideally, prevent -- injury. Her first book, Teach People, Not Poses, was published by Shambhala in 2023. She has two grown children and lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband, dog, and Penelope, the cat.

Yoga Content Creator Lizzie Lasater

Lizzie Lasater began teaching Vinyasa Yoga in 2005, before earning a Masters in Architecture from Columbia University.

She lives in Salzburg with her partner and twin boys where she produces online yoga courses, leads retreats, writes a free Sunday self-care newsletter, and designs spirit jewelry.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to our anatomy community!

    2. 01.01 Key Pose // Bhujangasana

    3. 01.02 Podcast // Structures Below the Skin

    4. 01.02 Podcast // Notes

    5. 01.03 Tutorial // Planes of Movement

    6. 01.04 Tutorial // Bony Landmarks

    7. 01.05 PDF // Range of Motion Guide

    8. 01.06 PDF // Planes of Motion Guide

    1. 02.01 Key Pose // Uttanasana

    2. 02.02 Podcast // Gravity Shapes All Movements

    3. 02.02 Podcast // Notes

    4. 02.03 Tutorial // Origin and Insertion

    5. 02.04 Tutorial // Prime Movers, Stabilizers, and Neutralizers

    6. 02.05 PDF // Anatomy Mantra

    7. Quiz: Part 1

    1. 03.01 Key Pose // Tadasana

    2. 03.02 Podcast // Worship the Normal Curves

    3. 03.02 Podcast // Notes

    4. 03.03 Tutorial // Vertebral Column Structure

    1. 04.01 Key Pose // Setu Bandhasana

    2. 04.02 Podcast // 55 to Stay Alive: Don't Overflex the Neck

    3. 04.02 Podcast // Notes

    4. 04.03 Tutorial // Cervical Spine Structure

    5. 04.04 Tutorial // Salamba Sarvangasana

    1. 05.01 Key Pose // Dhanurasana

    2. 05.02 Podcast // It's Not a Backbend if the Ribs Don't Open

    3. 05.02 Podcast // Notes

    4. 05.03 Tutorial // Thoracic Spine Structure

    1. 06.01 Key Pose // Marichyasana III

    2. 06.02 Podcast // Twists Begin With the Hips

    3. 06.02 Podcast // Notes

    4. 06.03 Tutorial // Lumbar Spine Structure

About this course

  • $1,250.00
  • 133 lessons
  • 46.5 hours of video content

This is a self paced course

The advantage of digital learning is that you can go at your own pace, from the comfort of your own home. 


You will have access to the course for ten years from the day you enroll. That way you can relax and feel spacious with the self-paced material.





FAQ

  • What is your refund policy?

    We offer a 95% refund policy. Just email us within one week of enrolling, and we can reverse the charge (minus third party credit card fees) back onto your credit card. No questions asked.

  • How long does it take to complete the course?

    It depends. Some students focus on one chapter a week, completing the course in 15 weeks. Others move more slowly, giving themselves time to integrate the learning into their bodies.In total you can expect to devote at least 50 hours to the course material.

  • When does my course access expire?

    Ten years. Yes, you read that correctly. You have ten full years to access and return to the material.

  • I don't know very much about anatomy and I'm not currently teaching yoga; can I still join the course?

    Yes! The course begins with anatomy fundamentals, and moves into deeper material that will dramatically impact your yoga practice and teaching. We've structured the course with serious students in mind. This embodied learning will change the way you practice and inhabit your own body.

  • Judith and Mary sometimes teach this course live in person. How is that different from the online version?

    This digital course is comprehensive. It covers all 15 chapters of Judith's book "Yoga Body". The other advantage of online learning is that your enrollment does not expire - meaning you have an extended time to access the material at your own pace. That said, in person anatomy trainings are fantastic. The one drawback is that a workshop presents a lot of material to absorb in a short amount of time. So it really depends how you learn best.

  • Do I need to purchase any additional materials?

    We recommend you have a copy of Judith's book, "Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana."

  • Can I receive Yoga Alliance credit?

    Yes! We are a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider. At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of completion for 50 non-contact hours. After that, you can request continuing education credit from Yoga Alliance or an equivalent organization.

  • What if I'm not good with computers?

    No worries, this course was designed with pre-millennials in mind; and we're always here to help with tech questions.

  • My question hasn't been answered here. Who can I contact?

    Lizzie is here to answer your enrollment questions. Please email her directly at [email protected]

Student Reviews

5 star rating

Terrific course!

Mariana

Amazing info, very well put together and vowen into concise packets. Jave been and will be coming back to it again and again!!

Amazing info, very well put together and vowen into concise packets. Jave been and will be coming back to it again and again!!

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In Awe and Inspired

Jonathan

I always wanted to learn more about anatomy but I was afraid of failing, never understanding and not knowing how to apply and share it in a relatable, ever...

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I always wanted to learn more about anatomy but I was afraid of failing, never understanding and not knowing how to apply and share it in a relatable, everyday way. But this course changed all of that and it is a treasure I’ll keep going back to and finding hidden gems again and again.

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Bones, Joints, Nerves and Basic Terms

Sharon

This is such a worthwhile investment of my time as a yoga teacher.

This is such a worthwhile investment of my time as a yoga teacher.

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Amazing!

Monette

I love Yoga Body text and the entire online platform is amazing!

I love Yoga Body text and the entire online platform is amazing!

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I Return to the Material

Dawn

I still go back to this course to refresh a lot.

I still go back to this course to refresh a lot.

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Great Visuals and Examples!

Nugget

A fabulous course for understanding the body in asana.

A fabulous course for understanding the body in asana.

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Thought Provoking

Kim

Judith and Mary share their vast knowledge in a manner that asks us to experience the information and the sensation in our bodies!

Judith and Mary share their vast knowledge in a manner that asks us to experience the information and the sensation in our bodies!

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Absolutely wonderful!

Marina

This is exactly the kind of learning that helps me grow as a yoga teacher! Learning, understanding and applying. Thank you!

This is exactly the kind of learning that helps me grow as a yoga teacher! Learning, understanding and applying. Thank you!

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Absolutely wonderful!

Marina

This is exactly the kind of learning that helps me grow as a yoga teacher! Learning, understanding and applying. Thank you!

This is exactly the kind of learning that helps me grow as a yoga teacher! Learning, understanding and applying. Thank you!

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Best Course I've Ever Taken

Jennie

Judith and Mary, along with guidance by Lizzie provide a WEALTH of information in this course. Highly recommend!

Judith and Mary, along with guidance by Lizzie provide a WEALTH of information in this course. Highly recommend!

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Amazing From the Start

Ester

Anatomy becomes so more tangible with this course!

Anatomy becomes so more tangible with this course!

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A Gem of a Course

Tasneem

I spent an entire year doing the course making my notes and incorporating the learning as i taught my students.

I spent an entire year doing the course making my notes and incorporating the learning as i taught my students.

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Why does this course cost $1,250?

Yes, $1,250 is a big price tag for an online yoga course. But here's why we know Experiential Anatomy is worth it:

  • The material is eminently practical. You won't learn anything that you can't immediately apply in your practice and your teaching.

  • You'll never be asked to memorize bone names. Instead, this course aims to teach you how to feel and see the body differently.

  • We start with anatomy but only in the service of learning about functional movement on the yoga mat.

  • If you're a yoga teacher, this course gives you a huge dose of confidence.

  • You learn to see your students as they are, not as they “should” be according to the cues you’ve memorized.

  • You'll learn how to support your practice through your life cycle. Injuries? Menopause? This course equips you with the knowledge of how best to modify.

  • You'll gain instant access to the archive of 16 past live webinars.

  • When you complete the course you'll earn 50 hours of continuing education credit for Yoga Alliance (or your equivalent organization).

  • The course comes with a robust discussion board where the brilliant Mary Richards answers your questions.

  • And you have ten full years of unlimited access to the course materials.

  • Plus the course is fun. Yup, you read that correctly. We have a great time while learning movement literacy.  Join us to find out!