Module 12

Module 12: Biomechanics of Inversion Postures & Gender Specific Therapeutic Application

Module 12 provides the final level of distance education in the PYT program. Module 15 is the companion onsite training course for Modules 11 and 12. 

Overview

Module 12 covers the advanced biomechanics of headstands, shoulderstands, and inversions in yoga practice.  Through the evidence based methodology of PYT, learn how to teach inversions safely, using the latest research in spinal kinematics and function, and therapeutically for all populations.  Health care professionals will learn how to both evaluate and design medical therapeutic yoga programs for pathophysiology and prevention of injury and disease.  Special sections in Chapter 5, the required reading that accompanies this module, also address gender specific methods for teaching inversions, something not yet addressed in traditional or modern yoga literature. 

Finally, this module completes the distance learning program and readies the clinician for the onsite training taught exclusively by PYT founder, Ginger Garner, at Modules 14 and 15.

Modules 12 (and 11) represent the final level (formerly PYT IV) of distance education to complete before attending the final on-site intensive (Module 14 and 15). 

CE's Earned: Pending

Required Reading: Chapter 5 of PYT, Volume IV manual

Clinical Objectives

1. Compare and contrast the traditional method and cultural context of teaching inversions with the evidence based PYT methodology used for teaching inversions.
2. Identify indications and contraindications for teaching different types and progressions of headstands and shoulderstands taught in the PYT method for use in prevention and management of pathophysiology.
3. Understand the evidence based PYT method for utilization of inversions as both diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for spinal health in both community and clinic based medical yoga programs.
4. Explain the interrelationship between the temperomandibular joint and the spine and how it can be affected by inversions.
5. Identify musculoskeletal physiology and biomechanics of trunk, upper, and lower limb involvement required for safe execution and stabilization of inversions.
6. Learn specific sequencing and postural progression(s) for teaching inversions with gender sensitivity and specificity. 
7. Identify compensatory neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, and psychophysiological patterns which could impair safe performance of inversions using the PYT methodology.
8. Identify systemic benefits and potential risks of utilizing inversions in clinical and community based yoga programs.
9. Compare and contrast gender specific and non-gender specific programming for utilizing inversions therapeutically in men's and women's health.