2. Mindy Pistacchio’s ANATOMY Meet and Greet. 1 hr, YTT2… Intro, Review of Favorite Anatomy Books, How the Anatomy classes are structured, props needed. CLICK HERE to DOWNLOAD +/or print the ANATOMY MANUAL: + READ the written section of the anatomy manual, Email mindy.pistacchio@gmail.com  2 questions from the text.

4. Anatomy of the Bandhas with Mindy. Homework: RECORD and upload a short teaching segment introducing bandhas to students, videos should be uploaded to our media album here. 1 hr, YTT2.

5. Anatomy of the Neck, Diaphragm and Accessory Breathing Muscles and Respiratory System with Mindy. Homework: GUIDE a beginner yogi through an intro to yogic breathing.  What did you notice in your student’s ability to breathe fully?  How did they feel? Record your teaching and share to the media album for additional feedback. 2.5 hrs, YTT2.

2. WATCH: Mulabandha + 5 Elements review with Chrissy. And the READ this piece: written by Andrea Bottiggi as part of her 200 hour graduation. Send any questions re: bandhas to Chrissy via email and PLEASE COMMENT on the video. .5 hrs, YTT2.

2. Ida, Pingala and Sushumna with Chrissy. .5 hr, YTT2. This is an intro to ENERGETIC anatomy.

4. Giant Overview with Mindy: Yoga Alliance Standards, Anatomy Manual, Anatomical Terms + Body Systems. Homework:  Email mindy.pistacchio@gmail.com your anatomy background, teaching background and yoga background.  What would you like to get out of this anatomy training?  Please be specific.  What is your learning style? 2 hours, YTT2.

1. Intro to Subtle Bodies… What is a subtle body? https://youtu.be/vAekfv0cyz0 w/ Christina Morris. Overview of the seven major chakra centers. Sacred  architecture of the human body and how the invisible and visible connect. Homework: email Christina (stinar.morris@gmail.com) with anything that you already know about subtle bodies. Do you have any experience working with them before now? Please be inspired to do some artwork in whatever capacity, visual, auditory, photo of your notes, etc. to illustrate the organization of the seven major chakras that we did an overview of Upload it to our media album. 1.25 hr, YTT2.

3. READ: Curves of the Spine and send a response applying what you learned to your own practice… As a student? As a teacher? What can we learn from ancient human history (physically, mentallly, etc)? EMAIL your response to Chrissy. 1 hr, YTT2.

3. BioMechanics with Sara Lamie. 1.5 hrs YTT2. Please READ the video description for Sara’s contact and some journal prompts for reflection on this class.

1. Anatomy of The Trunk with Mindy. 2 hours YTT2. Homework: The Spine Worksheet and Coloring of the Abdominal Muscles, see links below!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Yog7UMzryWPTEIEb1o7mkkYR2I3F8W88/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AwyanhvwyLhVYiMMKWwuMJopmJ52pHfx/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d7JLZ0nUo5X_H9mwvGjQweMhFaTVhqP-/view?usp=sharing

2. PRACTICE: All Levels Inversions Workshop with Chrissy FIRST *please* READ this article about Headstand + Shoulder Stand: .5 hr, YTT2

• and then watch + practice  1 hr, YTT1: HOMEWORK: Will you incorporate (or do you already?) inversions in your own practice? In your teaching? How can we approach these asanas fairly + safely? JOURNAL!

4. Biomechanics with Sara. Homework: How might you offer modifications and promote an environment that is welcoming and safe for all bodies? Write a few affirmations that feel authentic to your voice and your truth to encourage individualized practice, inviting variation. In other words, what are some actions and statements you can incorporate in teaching to empower acceptance of our unique bodies? PROVIDE THIS FEEDBACK IN THE VIDEO COMMENTS and read/reply to any others already posted. EMAIL questions directly to Sara: saralamiept@gmail.com. 2.5 hrs, YTT2.

5. Chakras + Koshas with Christina. Reference Chakras for Yogis sheet and the Koshas for Yogis sheet to use for notes, etc. HOMEWORK: Use the sheets to see the subtle bodies we’ve discussed so far, make notes, etc. and email Stina questions/comments: stinar.morris@gmail.com 1 hr, YTT2.

3. Biomechanics with Sara. BREATH and the Core Unit. PLEASE listen and see journal prompt PLUS reference LINKS in video description. HOMEWORK: Use a resource such as an anatomy coloring book or web search to familiarize yourself with the muscles and structures of the deep core, including Transversus Abdominis, the muscles of the deep pelvic floor, the lumbar multifidi, the diaphragm, and also the thoracolumbar fascia. Study their location, orientation of the fibers, and actions. 1.5 hr, YTT2.

Koshas : Review, Questions + Asana with Christina. 1 hr, YTT2. (see MODULE 5, SECTION 3, YTT4 for the homework attached to this class)

2. Pran(A)natomy: The 5 Vayus with Chrissy. ASSIGNMENT: Create a physical representation of the 5 vayus (digital, by hand or otherwise!) and upload to the media folder. 1 hr YTT2.

3. Biomechanics with Sara. 90 mins, YTT2. Video 4: Anatomy and Mechanics of the Abdominals and Pelvic Floor

• **Warning: the anatomy of the pelvic floor muscles will be discussed in detail. There will be plenty of warning and lead-in, in order for those who wish to skip that section due to trauma, triggering, or discomfort, to pause and fast forward.

• Homework, 1 hr YTT4: CREATE and practice your own flow or vinyasa of ~5 asana with focus on engaging bandhas and utilizing/cuing core. Be mindful that the degree of engagement/activation is proportional to the workload. (For example, a supine twist requires much less core engagement than Chaturanga dandasana, and maintaining an asana may require less core engagement than transitioning into/out of that posture)… SUBMIT video of sequence or notes to the media album here.

3. Biomechanics with Sara, Class 5. 90 minutes, YTT2. Glutes and Selected Accessory core/pelvic muscles. ASSIGNMENT: journal about the experience of the single leg stance and hip hinge exercises. Experiment approaching them with more and less focus on core/bandha engagement, and how that does or doesn't change the sensation of work or effort for you. Compare left and right sides and contemplate any differences you find in your own body, draw any possible connections to your own body's history, if any.

2. PART 2 Studying the Brain // Mind with Chrissy. 30 mins, YTT2. REFERENCES: Buddha’s Brain Key Points: by Rick Hanson, plus his website and www.loveyourbrain.com is an excellent TBI source, but also offers free meditations for all! 

3. Mini-Series with Chrissy and some 300 hr students! These series are 4-parts, 30 mins each. They operate as stand alone classes or comprehensive 4-packs. Find the ones dedicated to ANATOMY (ie “core” “head, neck + shoulders”) and watch 1 or all 4 classes! HOMEWORK: Create a 30 minute class dedicated to a specific part of the human anatomy (physical or energetic). Submit the sequence or your notes in picture, drawings, words or video to the YTT MEDIA ALBUM HERE: videos and assignment = 1.5 hours, YTT2.

3. Biomechanics with Sara. Selected Asana Variations: Cues and modifications.... 2.5 hrs, YTT2. Homework: Create and teach (to the pets or plants is fine!) a vinyasa while incorporating various alignment/engagement cues to support a specific intention for your class. Record and watch it for visual and auditory feedback. Journal on your experience, and feel free to zoom out and journal (and share!) about what you have taken away from this biomechanics series. You can post a video to the drive here or share a summary in the comments below the youtube link!

2. CHOOSE an ANATOMICAL SYSTEM (physical) like the digestive, respiratory, nervous, circulatory, reproductive, etc etc. And RESEARCH. 1 hr, YTT2. CREATE a sequence of postures and practices based off of this research and PRACTICE TEACH either to yourself, online or with another person. SUBMIT your class plan to Chrissy via email along with questions about sequencing and/or cuing. 2 hrs, YTT4.