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What is the difference between the Yoga International Functional Anatomy Online Course & the Yoga Anatomy Online Course?

Compare the difference between these two anatomy-based online courses that are partner-hosted with Yoga International.

The differences between these two anatomy-based courses are:

  • The Yoga Anatomy Online Course covers traditional anatomy - muscles/bones. It provides an engaging breakdown of the human body as it relates to the practice of yoga. This counts as 20 hours towards your Yoga Medicine 500hr program.
  • The Functional Anatomy Online Course is a more modern, research based approach looking more at the connective tissue that brings it all together and holds it in place and the many, many adaptations within it. We look at how the anatomical system functions together as a team rather than as separate parts. We’ll also look at the mountain of new research and implications this area of study has in our yoga, MFR & movement endeavors. This counts as 22 hours towards your Yoga Medicine 500hr program.

Please follow the provided links for more information about each online course.