Science and Principles

of Myofascial Release and Fascial Health

with Lisa Ash Drackert

Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist

Myofascial Release is a healing technique that targets the connective tissue and fascia systems to decrease pain, improve range of motion, restore joint mobility and build tissue integrity through hydration and healthy stress.

Learn:

• to safely apply Self Myofascial Release techniques into your yoga practice

• evidence-based research about the science of fascial health and connective tissue

• how to locate and address common trigger points and pain referral patterns

• MFR techniques to alleviate pain related to poor posture, dehydration of tissues and overuse with improper alignment

• breathing (pranayama) exercises that induce the Relaxation Response in the nervous system and positively affect the health of our connective tissues

Included in your Tuition:

• 24 Hours of Teaching and Practice

• RAD Roller Recovery Rounds

• RAD Roller Rounds (3-pack)

• 5 Pre-Recorded MFR and Yoga Classes

• 4 Audio Guided Pranayama Techniques

• Myofascial Release and Fascial Health Training Manual by Lisa Ash Drackert, Yoga Medicine® Therapeutic Specialist
  
  

In this course, you will learn how to:

• explain the physiology of fascia and the importance of the fascial health

• harness the mental and physical benefits of Myofascial Release

• hydrate and heal connective tissue through the use of S-MFR tools such as RAD Roller products, yoga blocks and yoga bolsters

• Incorporate S-MFR techniques into your yoga practice

• identify common trigger points that cause referral pain and use S-MFR techniques to reduce discomfort

• practice pranayama and systematic relaxation techniques to restore nervous system functionality and positively affect the health of connective tissues

Weekend Schedule:

• Friday: 4 pm - 7 pm

• Saturday: 9 am - 7 pm

• Sunday: 9 am - 4 pm
  (+ breaks for lunch)

24 Yoga Alliance CEU Credit Hours Available for Yoga Teachers