Flexibility is one of the most popular, and sometimes controversial, topics of the last decade. While it is arguably overrated, it is not as dangerous or detrimental as is often claimed. Moreover, stretching and yoga appear synonymous in the mainstream media and the reaction within the community tends to either glorify or deny the entire notion. Enter Jules Mitchell, author of Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined, to help you explore both perspectives while empowering you with education to make informed decisions about why to stretch and when it matters.
This weekend course offers an in-depth exploration of what stretching is and how to do it effectively. By the end of this workshop, participants will:
- Distinguish between the 6 different stretching modalities.
- Incorporate a variety of stretching techniques into yoga sequences.
- Recognize common stretching myths and misconceptions.
Jules has spent the last decade teaching yoga teachers about the science, biomechanics, and physiology of stretching. Join her for her comprehensive stretching course that will take your education to the next level. Suitable for yoga teachers of all levels, as well as any individual interested in learning more about stretching practices, this course is about stretching your minds as much as your bodies.
Recordings will be available for 30 days.
Suitable for
all levels practitioners and yoga teachers; have interests to explore flexibility and stretch.
Time
7/12(Sat.) – 7/13(Sun.)
09:30-12:00
*Subject to change. Any changes will be notified well in advance.
What to prepare
Sticky mat, blanket, belt
(Recommended but not absolutely mandatory. You can find things at home!)
Jules Mitchell is a distinguished yoga educator and author renowned for integrating exercise science and applications of pain science into yoga instruction. Her work bridges the gap between traditional yoga practices and modern scientific understanding, offering a nuanced and science-based perspective.
While anatomy provides a foundational understanding of the body’s structures, Jules emphasizes that biomechanics explores how these structures interact dynamically under various forces. This approach moves beyond static representations, offering a more comprehensive view of movement and alignment. It also sheds light on key topics in yoga such as safety, injury prevention, stretching, pain science, and more.
Mitchell’s teachings empower yoga professionals to move beyond memorized cues and cultivate critical thinking. By understanding the principles of biomechanics, instructors can make informed choices, adapt practices to individual needs, and foster safer, more effective yoga experiences.
Through her courses, workshops, and her book Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined, Mitchell offers valuable insights into the complexity of human movement, challenging long-held assumptions and encouraging a science-informed approach to the practice of yoga.
Jules lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her cat Pitbull. For more information, visit her at julesmitchell.com.
7/12-7/13 Jules Mitchell - Online Workshop
Flexibility: Principles, Practices, and Purpose
Note
- ● This is an online class via Zoom, link will be received one day prior to the class.
- ● If an unforeseen circumstance arises and you need to miss any hours of the training, please email us with the specific details of the dates/time you will miss.
- ● If the student is unable to attend the course, recordings will be available for 30
- ● Minimum of registration to hold the course: 25 students
- ● SPACE may arrange video record and photograph the training for our records and promotion purposes.
- ● If you have any questions regarding the course, please email spaceacademy_tw@withinspace.com
