Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga

Understand Your Body. Transform Your Practice.

A must-have reference for yoga teachers, students, and health professionals, this comprehensive book bridges ancient yogic wisdom with modern anatomical science — helping you practice smarter, teach safer, and deepen your connection to body and breath.

Whether you’re aiming to improve flexibility and strength, prevent injuries, or use yoga therapeutically, this book provides practical tools to integrate applied anatomy and physiology into every posture, breath, and movement.

What You’ll Learn in This Online Training

  • Unique applied anatomy tailored specifically for yoga practice

  • Practical, easy-to-understand explanations of complex anatomy and physiology

  • Injury prevention strategies for safe, sustainable yoga

  • Accessible guidance on integrating breathwork, bandhas, mudras, and postural techniques

  • Ideal for both group classes and one-on-one yoga therapy sessions

What You’ll Discover Inside

A detailed, anatomy-based exploration of the human body as it applies to hatha yoga — including practical insights for safer, more effective yoga practice.

Chapter Highlights:

  • Introduction to the Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Hatha Yoga

  • The Shoulder Joint Complex & Amsa Bandha

  • The Elbow & Wrist Joint Complexes: Kurpara Bandha & Mani Bandha

  • The Hip Joint Complex & Kati Bandha

  • The Knee Joint Complex & Janu Bandha

  • The Ankle Joint Complex & Kulpha Bandha

  • Spinal Joint Complexes, Jalandhara, Uddiyana, & Mula Bandhas

  • The Cardiopulmonary System, Pranayama & Bandha Hatha Yoga

  • The Nervous System, Mudras & Nadi Hatha Yoga

  • The Digestive, Immune & Yogic Nutrition

  • The Endocrine, Urinary & Reproductive Systems

  • Exercise Physiology & Yogic Physiology

What You’ll Gain:

  • A deeper understanding of how your body works in yoga

  • Confidence to adapt poses safely for yourself and your students

  • Tools to enhance flexibility, strength, breathing, and wellbeing

  • Knowledge to support recovery from injuries and medical conditions using yoga

Testimonials

This text presents a wealth of knowledge for yoga practitioners and teachers as well as anyone interested in understanding the impact of yoga on the physical body.

Professor Marc Cohen, Professor of Complementary Medicine, RMIT University

The depth of information and knowledge in ‘Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga’ is breath taking. Highly recommended.

International Yoga Teachers Association Journal

‘Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga’ provides yoga teachers and students with clear explanations and instructions which they can use in their own teaching and practice. The information is presented in a well-illustrated, engaging way that succeeds in making anatomy and physiology relevant to the practice of yoga.

Liz Bennett BAppSc, Physiotherapist and Yoga Teacher

This book serves as a valuable resource which demonstrates how, with knowledge of applied anatomy, yoga can be used effectively as a therapy.

Melanie Gallagher BSc, Physiotherapist

The Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga book teaches the yogi’s ‘suit-of-armour’, the nine bandhas or body locks that take the danger out of yoga.

Jon Gould, Director, Yoga Alchemy

Ready to Elevate Your Yoga Knowledge?

Discover how applied anatomy and physiology can transform your yoga practice from the inside out. Whether you're a teacher, student, or health professional, this essential guide will help you practice safer, teach smarter, and unlock your body's full potential.

Meet Your Teacher

Simon Borg-Olivier

Simon Borg-Olivier is a physiotherapist, certified yoga therapist, and co-creator of YogaSynergy. With over 40 years of teaching experience, Simon has guided thousands worldwide to improve their health, movement, and breathing through a unique fusion of traditional wisdom and modern science.


He combines his background in physiotherapy, yoga, and biomechanics to create accessible practices that foster strength without tension, flexibility without pain, and energy without overexertion. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or a curious beginner, Simon’s methods can help you achieve balance, vitality, and longevity.

Read More About Simon

Simon Borg-Olivier, MSc BAppSc (Physiotherapy) APAM c-IAYT, has been practicing traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing, and mental control for 50 years. He has been teaching for 40 years and has been a registered physiotherapist for 25 years.

Simon works as a research scientist and a University lecturer. He has been regularly invited to teach about lifestyle, posture, movement, breathing, and meditation at conferences, festivals, and intensive teacher training courses internationally since 1990.

He is also co-director of YogaSynergy, one of Australia’s oldest and most respected yoga schools, which has a style based on a deep understanding of modern medical science and traditional forms of exercise and therapy from all over the world.

Simon has studied with great traditional masters from Tibet, Japan, India, and China. Along with his business partner and fellow physiotherapist, Bianca Machliss, Simon has co-authored many books and scientific articles including ‘Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga’, which is the textbook for two courses they teach at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.

Currently, Simon conducts intensive training courses in India, Bali, Europe, and Australia. He also teaches many online courses on the applications of posture, movement, and breathing for fitness, internal health, wellbeing, and longevity.


PRICES:

The price for the Online 200-hour teacher training is €1250 or AUD$1950

For the prices for 200-hour in-person trainings depend on the venue but are usually calculated at the price of €14.5 per hour of training for 200 hours which is €2900 excluding accommodation and food

The price for the 300-hour teacher training includes the in-person price for the 200-hour course plus €625 or AUD$975

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