ONLINE HOME-STUDY PROGRAM

Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers (the ASFYT Series) was our flagship offering for over 10 years, and while we are no longer offering this program residentially we continue to host the entire series via online home-study. There is a lot of overlap between the ASFYT Series and the FABI Series, so if you're unable to attend the FABI Series in person the ASFYT Home-Study program is a great option. We do have plans to eventually offer the FABI Series online as well, and if you'd like to get access to those new materials down the road we'll give you a credit equal to the full dollar amount that you pay for the ASFYT Online Series in order to significantly offset the tuition. 

About the ASFYT Series

The ASFYT Series is a comprehensive training in musculoskeletal anatomy, common injuries, biomechanics, and the kinesiology of yoga asana. In the residential format it consisted of three 36-hour courses (108 hours total). The online home-study version of the course consists of 100+ hours of video lectures, demonstration videos from the live classes, comprehensive lecture notes, and reading assignments from the required books. While the series goes super deep into the subject matter, no prior background in functional anatomy is required as we start with the basics and gradually build. 
The series consists of the following three courses that can be completed in NYC over a 10-month period or online via home study at your own pace: 
ASFYT-1: Skeletal Anatomy, Common Injuries & Yoga Asana (36 hours)
The first course in the ASFYT Series consists of twelve 3-hour modules covering:
  • basic kinesiology concepts, including terms of movement and position
  • the names and locations of all the major bones in the body (along with the important landmarks of each bone);
  • soft tissue anatomy, with an emphasis on skeletal and connective tissues such as bone tissue, ligaments, cartilage, intervertebral discs and menisci;
  • the major joints in the body, including the movements they allow, and their ligamentous and/or disc structures;
  • the common injuries that may occur at the knee, ankle, shoulder, wrist and spinal joints, and strategies for their prevention (both on and off the yoga mat); and
  • a special "massage moves for yoga teachers" workshop, where we explore a handful of shiatsu-based techniques that can be incorporated with private clients or during Savasana in a group class
While the emphasis is on learning skeletal anatomy, frequent reference is made between the material and it's application to yoga asana.

Additional Info
Contact Hours: 36
Required Book:  Kinesiology: Skeletal System & Muscle Function (3rd ed), by Joseph Muscolino
Prerequisites: None
ASFYT-2: Muscle Anatomy & Yoga Asana (36 hours)
The second course in the series consists of twelve  3-hour modules covering:
  • the anatomy and physiology of muscle tissue;
  • the location, attachments and actions of all the major muscles, including important peculiarities of selected muscles;
  • how to strengthen and stretch all of the major muscle groups through yoga asana and other exercises;
  • difference between open-chain and closed-chain movement
  • concentric, eccentric and isometric muscle contraction, the role of gravity and the various roles muscles play;
  • the neuromuscular system, including the science of flexibility, important muscle reflexes and PNF stretching techniques;
  • a special "massage moves for yoga teachers" workshop, where we explore a handful of myofascial techniques that can be incorporated with private clients or during select moments in a group class
While the emphasis is on learning muscle anatomy, frequent reference is made between the material and it's application to yoga asana.
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Additional Info
ASFYT-3: Kinesiology of Yoga Asana (36 hours)
Drawing upon the knowledge gained during the first two courses, in the third course of the series we’ll dive more deeply into the musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology of over 36 of the most common yoga postures to explore:
  • the general and unique benefits of each posture from a musculoskeletal perspective;
  • which muscles are working and/or being stretched in each posture;
  • the most common alignment issues that arise within each posture, as well as the potential anatomical causes of such issues;
  • the safety considerations that might exist, along with an exploration of skillful techniques that can reduce the likelihood of injury;
  • anatomically informed hands-on assists; and the anatomy of sequencing
ASFYT-3 is more process-oriented and experiential in nature than ASFYT-1 and -2, with lots of Q&A, group interaction and exploration, and serves as a great platform for review and integration of the material learned in those first two foundational modules.

​Additional Info
  • Contact Hours: 36
  • Prerequisites: ASFYT-1 & ASFYT-2 or a strong background in musculoskeletal anatomy
The three courses in the series are progressive and meant to be completed in order. While we start with the basics and don’t expect any of our students to have a background in anatomy before they begin the series, we leave no stone unturned and go super deep into the subject, with frequent reference to the application of the material we're studying to the practice and teaching of yoga asana. So whether you feel intimated by the study of anatomy or have already been studying for some time, we've got you covered!
"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 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

Registration for the ASFYT Series (via Home-Study)

The following enrollment options are available for online home-study:
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  • ASFYT Home-Study Series
    Pay-in-Full: $1,195  - Save $290!*
    Payment Plan: $395 down, followed by 6 payments of $150

  • ASFYT-1: Skeletal Anatomy & Yoga Asana
    Tuition: $495
    Pre-requisites: none, nada, zero - no anatomy background required!

  • ASFYT-2: Muscular Anatomy & Yoga Asana
    Tuition: $495
    Pre-requisites: ASFYT-1

  • ASFYT-3: Kinesiology of Yoga Asana
    Tuition: $495
    Pre-requisites: ASFYT-2
30-Day Guarantee & Lifetime Access!
Please note that all of the registration options include lifetime access to the course materials and a 30-day money back guarantee, which gives you ample time to check out the course. If you aren't satisfied we'll refund your 100% of your tuition!
Save Money!
If you register for the full series upfront you'll save $290 over the cost of registering for each course a la carte. 

Need a Payment Plan?
If you'd like to save a little money by registering for the full series but are unable to pay for the full series at this time, we also offer a great payment plan where you'd only pay $395 down followed by 6 payments of $150. The great news is that even after the $100 flat finance fee you'll still save $190 over the cost of registering for each course a la carte!
    STEP ONE: Registration
    TERMS & CONDITIONS
    Please review and agree to our terms of service, as well as the following specific terms & conditions of your enrollment: 

    WITHDRAWAL/REFUND POLICY
    The Student Resource website that you will be given access to after you register contains downloadable files, which may include some combination of lecture notes, presentation slides, audio files and video lectures.  We feel confident that you'll find these materials infinitely valuable. However, if you feel that the course doesn't live up to your expectations we offer a 30-day, money back guarantee on the total amount of your purchase. All that we ask is that you spend some time with the materials first so that you can get a better sense of the true value you are receiving, and then hop on the phone with us to let us know how the course hasn't met your expectations. And then if you still want the refund we'll go forward with processing it. Please note that there are no refunds if you withdraw after the 30-day trial.

    LIFETIME ACCESS POLICY
    Please note that your enrollment gives you lifetime access to the ASFYT Student Resources for the course or courses in which you have enrolled. In the event that the course and/or student resources website are discontinued at some point in the future, you will be notified via email so that you have time to download any or all of the course materials.

    RESTRICTIONS
    Please note that access to the ASFYT Student Resources is restricted to your personal use only, and that sharing your log-in information may result in termination of your enrollment and cancellation of your online account access at our sole discretion, without refund.  If you know several people that might like to join the course with you, we do offer group discounts and would be happy to discuss this with you.

    COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER
    Please note that all of the online materials in the ASFYT Student Resources  are copyrighted.  They may be downloaded for your own personal use, but may not be reproduced for use in workshops, trainings and/or other teacher training programs.

Step Two: Payment

The next step is to select the course(s) that you are enrolling in from the options below and then submit your payment: 

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