Course Description

In this course, you will learn the Principles of Kinesiology, Pathology of Injury, Injury Prevention, and Healing, Principles of Adaptation, and Advanced Anatomy and Kinesiology with Yoga Therapy applications.  This course is approved for 7 hours of Continuing Education by the International Association of Yoga Therapists Approved Professional Development (APD) Course in Biomedical Foundations - Anatomy and Physiology.

Dr. Mark Uridel, DPT, C-IAYT, BCTMB, ERYT500

Senior Instructor

Dr. Mark Uridel, DPT, BCTMB, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, is Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Yoga Therapist, and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher.  Mark has been in the Health and Wellness field for 35 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his courses.  An expert in Anatomy, Physiology and Kinesiology, Mark provides exceptional education in the practical application in yoga and Yoga Therapy. Mark has advanced training in Yoga Philosophy, Spirituality and Bhakti Yoga. "My vision is to empower my students and patients to have optimal health and wellness on all levels ~ physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. Affirmations from our Students: “Excellent! Great use of educational tools ...comfortable, friendly environment.”  ~ Douglas  “Mark was very thorough and knowledgeable and his teaching methods were fantastic!”    ~Stacey  "Your class was so awesome and really informative. I enjoyed it very much, and being a visual learner, seeing the photos and anatomical models helped cement what you discussed. Can't wait for the next one!!  Thanks again!!” ~Supna  “Amazing...you made bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons interesting!” ~ Robin "Mark, awesome class! I'm looking forward to the next one.....thank you for giving your time to teach us. :)   ~ Julie Thank you so much for teaching us about anatomy. I can't wait for the future classes. This knowledge is incredibly useful!  Love and Light, Heidi  Hi Mark, Thank you so much for such an informative class. We all appreciated it very much. Take care, Roberta

Dr. Mark Uridel, DPT, BCTMB, C-IAYT, ERYT500

Senior Instructor

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Principles of Kinesiology in Yoga Therapy

    • Principles of Kinesiology in Yoga Therapy Introduction

    • Principles of Kinesiology in Yoga Therapy Introduction (text)

    • Principles of Kinesiology in Yoga Therapy

    • Principles of Kinesiology in Yoga Therapy (text)

    • Principles of Kinesiology in Yoga Therapy - Sequencing From a Kinesiological Perspective

    • Principles of Kinesiology in Yoga Therapy - Sequencing From a Kinesiological Perspective (text)

    • Quiz: Principles of Kinesiology in Yoga Therapy
  • 02

    Adaptation in Yoga Therapy

    • Adaptation in Yoga Therapy

    • Adaptation in Yoga Therapy (text)

    • Quiz: Adaptation in Yoga Therapy
  • 03

    Pathology of Injury, Tissue Healing and Injury Prevention in Yoga Therapy

    • Pathology of Injury, Tissue Healing and Injury Prevention in Yoga Therapy

    • Pathology of Injury, Tissue Healing and Injury Prevention in Yoga Therapy (text)

    • Quiz: Pathology of Injury in Yoga Therapy

    • Quiz: Soft Tissue Healing
  • 04

    Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: The Breath

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: The Breath

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: The Breath (text)

    • Quiz: Anatomy and Kinesiology: The Breath
  • 05

    Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: The Spine

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Lumbar Spine

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: The Spine Introduction and the Lumbar Spine (text)

    • Quiz: Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Lumbar Spine

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Thoracic Spine

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Thoracic Spine (text)

    • Quiz: Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Thoracic Spine

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Cervical Spine

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Cervical Spine (text)

    • Quiz: Anatomy and Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Cervical Spine

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: The Spine in Yoga Asana

    • Quiz: Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: The Spine in Yoga Asana
  • 06

    Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Lumbopelvic

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Lumbopelvic

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Lumbopelvic (text)

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Mula Bandha & Uddyana Bandha

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Mula Bandha and Uddiyana Bandha (text)

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Yoga Application Lumbopelvic

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Yoga Application Lumbopelvic (text)

    • Quiz: Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Lumbopelvic
  • 07

    Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Lower Extremity

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Lower Extremity

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: : Lower Extremity (text)

    • Quiz: Anatomy and Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Lower Extremity
  • 08

    Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Upper Extremity

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Upper Extremity

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Upper Extremity (text)

    • Quiz: Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Upper Extremity
  • 09

    Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Conclusion

    • Anatomy & Kinesiology for the Yoga Therapist: Conclusion