The FABI Series
The FABI Series consists of the following four workshop intensives, which are offered twice year in New York City and occasionally via residential retreat in the US and abroad. For those unable to attend in person, the entire series will also soon be available via online study. Be sure to join our mailing list to stay in the loop!
FABI-101: Introduction to functional anatomy for human movement
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This foundational course provides an introduction to functional anatomy as it pertains to human movement, including planes and axes of movement, terms of direction and position, joint action terminology pairs, an overview of skeletal and myofascial anatomy, joint classifications, the various factors that determine stability and range of motion at joints, the various roles that muscles play, reciprocal inhibition and the science of flexibility. It serves as a foundation and pre-requisite for the other courses in the FABI Series.
Contact Hours: 24 Recommended Books:
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FABI-201: Functional anatomy, biomechanics & injuries of the lower body
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Functional anatomy, biomechanics, and common injuries and imbalances of the lower extremities, including the hips, thighs, knees, legs, ankles and feet.
Contact Hours: 24 Recommended Books:
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FABI-202: FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY, BIOMECHANICS & INJURIES OF THE UPPER BODY
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Functional anatomy, biomechanics, and common injuries and imbalances of the upper extremities, including the shoulder girdle, shoulder joint, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand.
Contact Hours: 24 Recommended Books:
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FABI-203: FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY, BIOMECHANICS & INJURIES OF THE AXIAL BODY & Pelvis
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Functional anatomy, biomechanics, and common injuries and imbalances found in the axial body and pelvis, including the neck, trunk, pelvic girdle, sacrum, spinal joints, lumbosacral joints and sacroiliac joints.
Contact Hours: 24 Recommended Books:
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PLEASE NOTE: If possible we recommend that you take FABI-101: Intro to Functional Anatomy before enrolling in the remaining courses in the FABI Series, either in person or online via home-study. However, each course stands well on its own and the sequence can be taken in any order.
"This course gave me so many tools for my yoga teacher tool-kit that I could immediately use in my group classes and private sessions. I was thrilled that I could look at a body and have more information about how a particular student may need to modify or amplify a pose to make it more beneficial to their particular body. Jason is skilled at teaching teachers how to step back, pause, and ask why. I feel like my sequences are more thoughtful, mindful and educational than ever before. Even my students have commented about a marked change in my teaching since enrolling in the course- they are the ones who are truly benefiting!" |
Jess Blake,
Yoga Teacher |
"If you want to have a greater respect for yourself as a movement professional, Jason’s functional anatomy series is a must! I have been a Pilates instructor for 10 years and a student of Pilates for 20 years, and this course gave me a greater understanding of the anatomical structure and engagement of the body than any course I have ever taken. Anyone who has chosen the path of helping others in the field of physical movement will honor one’s self and clients tremendously by committing to this course." |
Jeff Elsass,
Owner, Core Strength Pilates |
"Being in a room with like-minded teachers and learning about anatomy and kinesiology as it relates to yoga has completely changed my teaching and my own practice for the better. I had so many ‘ah ha’ moments and enjoyed taking what I learned in each class and applying it to my teaching or my own practice. The class has also helped me create a safer space in which to teach and practice as well as making me a more confident teacher. I highly, highly recommend this class to any movement professional as it raises the bar in terms of education." |
Kendra Coppey,
Owner, Barefoot Yoga |
"I was thrilled to come across the ASFYT home-study program. It allowed me to access all of the material online, including lecture notes, presentation slides, and audio/video presentations of the classes taking place in NYC. Jason was always available for questions and the format allowed for plenty of flexibility to complete quizzes and exams even with my unpredictable work schedule. Jason is one of the most knowledgeable, friendly, down to earth and patient teachers I’ve ever studied with. It was truly a gift to find him and participate in the program." |
Andrea Scarborough,
Yoga Teacher Caribbean Islands |
"This has been the most beneficial course I have ever done. I now feel confident in working with clients who have injuries, and have a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of the body as a whole. Jason provides ongoing support during and after graduation in discussion forums, answering questions quickly and throughly. I highly recommend this course for anyone in the movement industry; it will be a game changer for your teaching and your skill set." |
Sarah Treadwell
Yoga and PIlates Teacher Melbourne, Australia |
"I am a yoga instructor at Pure Yoga and was ecstatic when Jason announced that he was teaching an anatomy course. I have always been fascinated with the human body and wanted to learn how this extraordinary machine works. As an instructor, I feel it is important to have a deeper understanding of the skeletal and muscular structure and how and why bodies differ from person to person. No two bodies are alike in terms of movement, flexibility, strength, range of motion, and injury. I see the human body in whole new light. I highly recommend it." |
Lauren Bassett
Yoga Teacher & Founder of Pure PXT |
"The ASFYT course had been recommended to me by several excellent yoga teachers, but there’s no way anyone could’ve conveyed to me what turned out to be one of the best training courses that I’ve ever attended. I loved it, and learned more than I could have ever imagined. While the course of study is extensive and comprehensive, Jason has put it together and presents it in such a way as to make the material accessible, inspiring and fun. I’m also excited that he offers the opportunity for previous graduates to attend any course in the series again for 50% tuition reduction! |
Freddie Wyndham, Yoga Teacher
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HAVE A QUESTION NOT ANSWERED ABOVE?
Feel free to contact us! Jason has also been interviewed in a few different places about his functional anatomy courses. We especially recommend that you check out:
Feel free to contact us! Jason has also been interviewed in a few different places about his functional anatomy courses. We especially recommend that you check out:
- Jason's conversation with Francesca Cervero on her Yoga & Wellness Podcast
- Jason's conversation with Ariana Rabinovitz on her podcast Yoga & Beyond
- Read the interview with Joelle Hann from Yoga City NYC
- Listen to this recording of the Yoga City NYC panel discussion on the importance of physical and subtle anatomy for yoga teachers
"This course raises the standard of excellence for yoga and movement educators! From start to completion the information was presented in a logical and layered fashion. I have never before taken a class where the instructor had invested so much of himself in our continued success. Jason R. Brown is a model of integrity and professionalism and his influence pours into his students, which establishes a strong community of highly educated and compassionate instructors. It was so good I would take it again!" |
Chris Loebsack,
Owner, Boundless Yoga |
"I have taught yoga and Pilates for 13 years and have taken many anatomy classes. While anatomy can be incredibly confusing and difficult to memorize, Jason’s approach was the most thoughtful and straight forward I have ever experienced in a class room setting. Aside from the basic anatomy, we digested a ton of new information about injury prevention and how yoga poses can be so incredibly different from one body to the next. I suppose the real reason I liked the class so much was because it wasn’t only text books and tests, it was a conversation." |
Jessie Zalla
Owner, Zalla Pilates |
"Taking this training has made us so much more confident, both as yoga teachers and practitioners. We work with nontraditional populations (older students, hospital patients, incarcerated youth, injured students), so it's imperative that we avoid aggravating pre-existing conditions or creating new ones. Jason used clear, down-to-earth language and creative presentations to make anatomy come alive. He challenged us to deepen our own individual understanding of anatomy in a congenial setting, without stress! We highly recommend it for anyone working with the human body." |
Ingrid Marcroft and
Stephan Kolbert, UWS Yoga Studio (Owners) |
