Myofascial Release for the Neck & Shoulders Online Course
$18.00
Course Description
The Myofascial Release for the Neck & Shoulders course begins with an intro to the fascia as well as some background on myofascial release for yoga students or teachers. Myofascial release techniques can be a very helpful adjunct to a yoga practice to help with a range of motion, injuries, scar tissue, tension, muscle recovery (for athletes) or muscle function. In this course, you will learn how to use self-myofascial release techniques, what to avoid and the goals of this work. Then you will be guided through specific techniques that you can utilize anytime.
This course is suitable for anyone, all levels of yoga as well as novices.
Course Details
- What is fascia.
- Why and when is myofascial release (MFR) helpful.
- How MFR is a helpful adjunct to yoga.
- MFR do’s and don’ts.
- Techniques for applying MFR to specifically the neck and shoulders.
- A yoga block and two balls of the same size, roughly the size of a tennis or racketball. MFR balls are helpful, but not essential.
- Optional yet useful: blanket or towel.
- An introduction to myofascial release.
- An instructional video on techniques and application of myofascial release to the neck and shoulders.
- This program can be used for shorter or longer durations, simply stop, fast forward or use only what seems most helpful.
- This course is designed so you can apply the information in the intro to personalize the duration, frequency, and techniques for your body.
- This course is suitable for anyone — those new to yoga as well as yoga teachers!
- This course is not eligible for any hours of continuing education hours with Yoga Medicine® and/or Yoga Alliance.
- This course is available on-demand and does not expire, so you can always return to practice and revisit the material to deepen your understanding over time.
- How to integrate MFR into your yoga practice and/or your daily routine.
- MFR techniques for your neck and shoulders that you can utilize anywhere, every day.
About The Teacher
Tiffany Cruikshank is the founder of Yoga Medicine®. She has been teaching for over 25 years, has a pre-med Bachelor’s degree in Medicinal Plant Biology & a Masters in Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (MAOM) with a specialty in Sports Medicine & Orthopedics. Tiffany was previously the Acupuncturist & Yoga Teacher at the Nike World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon & has worked with over 25,000 patients.
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