About
100 Hr Yoga Anatomy with Hugo Abecassis
April 17th- November 30th 2026 / 4 weekends
https://www.hugoabecassis.com/yoga-functional-anatomy-course
This program can be completed in entirety or individual modules may be taken. See Below
PROGRAM
This Course was design for practitioners and yoga teachers who wish to develop their knowledge in Yoga Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics.
The study doesn't follow any specific yoga tradition nor defends any method, all students and yoga teachers are welcome.
The main purpose of this program is to help the student use the body intelligence in a functional way so he improves his asana practice and understands the mechanics, mobility and limitations of his and other bodies.
The Course is mainly practical and contains an adequate amount of theory to follow that practice. It might be seen as a laboratory of anatomy in Yoga.
This Course is NOT a Yoga Teachers Training. It's a specialization for students and practitioners that wishes to develop their knowledge and study in Yoga Functional Anatomy and Bio-mechanics -
YOGA FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY
Understanding the anatomy and body's mechanics is one of the essencial tools for the yoga practice, as for teacher as for practitioners.
One of the main purposes of this study is to learn and adapt the yoga practice to the structure, condition and limitations of the body. Anatomy will be approached in a very concise way so It will be easier to apply It in your yoga classes.
Learning the function of the body in depth on various levels we potentialise our practice and our yoga classes. With this foundation we can look at yoga in a more therapeutic way and adapted to the individual. We will learn how to apply the adequate adaptations and modifications for all levels of practice and student conditions.
This could also be a way for the teachers to enrich the communication and intervention with their students in the yoga classes.
Function can never be separated from the structure, that's why It's necessary to study the human body's anatomy and physiology
Osteology, Myology and Arthrology will be approached in this course by sections depending of the area of the body that we'll be studying and the corresponding asana.
We'll learn to define what limits the body movement through researching and studying muscular chains, bio mechanic relations, mio fascial tensegrity and articular blockages.
We'll study some of the most common pathologies and how to prevent injuries in the yoga practice. We'll approach some asana alternatives to help with those issues.
The comprehension of the human's anatomy and bio-mechanics allows us to develop and engage in the physical realm of the yoga practice (asana) but also works on the mind, emotional and energetic body.
This program also teaches how to use yoga props such as bricks, belts, bolsters, chairs, etc and how to apply these materials in an intelligent way to develop our practice and help students execute yoga postures without committing certain areas of the body and advance to a more mature and smooth practice.
Individual Modules available: more about the individual modules here
INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY & TO THE PRACTICE : April 17/18
ANKLES, FEET & ARCHES : April 19/20
KNEES : June 26/27
PELVIC GIRDLE & HIPS : June 28/29
SPINE I : September 18/19
SHOULDER GIRDLE : September 20/21
HANDS, WRISTS & FOREARMS : November 27/28
Posturology and Body Reading : November 29/30
https://www.hugoabecassis.com/yoga-functional-anatomy-course
CALENDAR 2026
First two seminars (4 days):
- APRIL 17 to 20
Second two seminars (4 days):
- JUNE 26 to 29
Third two seminars (4 days):
- SEPTEMBER 18 to 21
Fourth two seminars (4 days):
- NOVEMBER 27 to 30
SCHEDULE :
Fridays :
18h to 20h30
Saturdays and Sundays :
9h30 to 12h30 14h30 to 17h
Mondays :
9h to 12h and 14h to 16h30
- Mornings - Practice around the seminar's theme / observation of the asana's anatomy / alignment and adaptations
- Afternoons - Theory around the seminars theme / functional anatomy and bio-mechanics / body reading / palpatory anatomy
- The content of this schedule is liable to changes according to the Course requirements.
PRICING
- EARLY BIRD (until October 31st) / STUDENT PRICE - 1850 chf
- NORMAL PRICE (after October 31st) - 2150 chf
For those interested in doing some modules there's also the following modalities:
FULL WEEKEND (two modules, Friday to Monday) - 700 chf
HALF WEEKEND (one module, Friday to Saturday) - 375 chf
HALF WEEKEND (2nd module, Sunday to Monday) - 425 chf
Please note that only the students doing the full Course will get a certificate after concluding the program.
REFUND POLICY
The Course payment will be refunded if:
- The cancellation is made up to 60 days before the Course starts. 20% of the Course's full price will be retained for administrative expenses.
- 30 days before the start of the Course and until the end of this Course, no refund will be guaranteed.
- In exceptional cases of a doctors note submitted for medical absence, the refund can be applied towards future classes or workshops.
- Please note that there's a minimum number of students required to proceed with this Course, If that number is not achieved the teacher and school reserves the right to cancel or postpone the Course one month before It starts and refund the students that already applied -
More info:
+41.79.859.3924 | awakentothepath@gmail.com | www.thelookingglassbasel.com
APPLICATION :
- Candidates will be expected to have a minimum of two years of regular practice before they emerge in this Course.
- This program is aimed for Yoga practitioners and teachers. It's advised to have some basic knowledge of asana practice and be familiar with the names of the poses.
- Be at least 18 years old.
ATTENDANCE :
- Students must attend a minimum of 80% of the course either face-to-face or online.
- In the case of the online modality, the student must always have the camera turned on during the practice so the teacher can correct or give directions.
- If students attend less than this minimum or do not meet these requierments they will have to agree with the teacher which modules they must repeat. The school reserves the right to charge additional fees for repeated modules.
EXAMS AND ASSESSEMENTS :
Candidates for the Functional Anatomy in Yoga Course, in order to have the final certification, must complete the following exams and assignments:
- A final written exam, this will be a multiple answers exam.
- An oral exam on Functional Anatomy. The student will give a brief presentation about a chosen joint, explaining the function, movement details and and some inserted muscles.
- Delivery of a final work on functional anatomy in Yoga. There will be several homework sheets during the course which also count for evaluation.
- The evaluation is ongoing so the involvement and commitment to study and practice during the course will have a major impact on the assessment.
- Candidates who may fail any of the exams should be encouraged to re-appear for a second assessment.
ACCREDITATION
-This Course has the requirements set by the school Embodied Yoga Anatomy, demonstrating that the course maintains a high standard.
- Our graduates are eligible to announce and use their accreditation as a sign of Yoga Functional Anatomy quality training.
- At the end of the course, the EMBODIED YOGA ANATOMY school delivers a certificate of completion -
- This is a continuous study and practice, check our CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE
- Training and assessments by a qualified Yoga Teacher and Osteopath.
- A manual and other appropriate documentation or teaching material.
- 100h certificate by the EMBODIED YOGA ANATOMY.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSEc
- Flights, accommodation and food.
READING
Mandatory:
. The Anatomy of Movement - Blandine Calais-Germain
Recommended:
. Anatomy of Hatha Yoga – H. David Coulter
. The key poses of Yoga - Ray Long
. The key muscles of Yoga - Ray Long
. Anatomy Trains - Thomas W. Myers
. Atlas of Human Anatomy - Frank H. Netter or any other Atlas of Anatomy
TEACHER : www.hugoabecassis.com
Hugo Abecassis is a Yoga instructor and a professional Osteopath from Portugal.
He teaches Yoga courses, workshops and anatomy lectures in different countries all over Europe and Asia.
Every year he travels to Asia (mainly India) to continue his exploration, study and practice of Yoga.
Founder of the Embodied Yoga Anatomy and the Yoga Functional Anatomy Course.