2020 Northwest Yoga Conference

The respiratory diaphragm is a governing muscle of whole body stability, agility and neurological balance. Any movement practice that does not account for the function and physiology of this muscle is under-serving the performance-based body. Through embodied anatomy exercises, learn to analyze the strength, flexibility and range of motion of this myofascial structure in yourself and your clients. You will simultaneously deconstruct and build new kinetic chains in your torso and relate them to a bigger picture of conscious breathing, spinal integrity, digestion, emotion and newfound realms of somatic awakening. As a bonus, you will learn accessible drills to stimulate your vagus nerve for parasympathetic down-regulation.

Discussion Time: 30minutes
Practice Time: 150 minutes
Physical Exertion: Moderate
Recommended Props: Yoga mat, 2 blocks
Continuing Education: 3 hours