25 Hours | Myofascial Release (MFR) I: Head/Neck, Shoulders, Upper Trunk - Online Advanced Studies
- Dates:April 9-11, 2021
- Hours:Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 8am-8pm, Sunday 8am-5pm Eastern
- Location: Virtual via Zoom
- Teachers: Casey Backus. Physical Therapist & E-RYT 500
Myofascial Release (MFR) is an effective adjunct to any physical movement practice for recovery and mobility restoration. MFR pairs incredibly well with the mind-body focus of yoga. Initially developed by physical therapists, myofascial release techniques can be adapted to be performed on oneself with the use of various tools such as lacrosse balls & yoga blocks. In this 25 hour virtual module, Physical Therapist Casey Backus will provide an anatomical review of the head/neck, shoulders and upper trunk to identify relevant trigger points for MFR. Instruction and practice in MFR techniques, as well as vinyasa and restorative style practices with MFR integration daily. Also included will be current research review of evidence supporting the practice of MFR. Training can be taken as stand alone or in conjunction with MFR II. Recording available for one week following training.
Hours can be used towards a 300 hour certificate through Hot Asana Yoga University or towards continuing education requirements.
PRICING
Tuition: $800 if registering for both Myofascial Release modules together at the same time. (Contact trainings@hotasanastudio.com to register for both modules together at the same time.)
Separate registrations are $425 per module.
INSTRUCTOR
Casey Backus
E-RYT 200, RYT 500, Prenatal Certified, Certified Hot Asana Assist, Hot Asana Yoga University Faculty, MPT, C/NDT and BS, Professor of Functional Anatomy
A former collegiate softball player, I found yoga 12 years ago in an attempt to calm my game day nerves. For the first time, my fear of failure and performance anxiety were replaced with a calm, steady awareness, and a deep rooted belief in myself. I learned to breathe and I knew the difference was yoga...
I wish I could say I've practiced every day since, however, in a foolish attempt to chase perfection in my 20's I allowed my work as a PT and other commitments to come before myself,...and yoga. My mat quickly gathered dust in the garage next to my softball glove. Fortunately, I re-committed to yoga in 2009 through LES MILLS Body Flow Certification. I'm eternally grateful for this experience because it brought me back to my mat and began my journey into teaching. It reminded me what I had learned a decade before: "the yoga me is the best me,...the real me." I loved to witness the same transformative experience in others,...to me it is truly remarkable what can happen to the mind body and soul in just 60 minutes.
On a whim, I purchased a Groupon to Hot Asana in 2011. I felt the transformation and once again, a re-commitment to yoga. It's as if YOGA FOUND ME when I truly needed it and for the first time in my life, I began to feel STRONG on the INSIDE. In addition to my regular practice, I have attended workshops/master classes with Seane Corn, Rolf Gates, The Yax Brothers, Tiffany Cruikshank, Grace Morales, Kelly Green and Paige Held. In January 2013 I began my 200hr RYT training with the amazing Grace Morales. The training has been a true gift to me and has inspired me to reclaim the life I always wanted for myself. Knowing now that life begins again many times over, I'm so grateful to Virginia and Grace for the privilege to share yoga with others. Namaste!