• Structure and movements of the spine
• Joints of the spine
• Spinal curves
• Function
• Potential student issues
• Pelvic tilt
• Teaching considerations
• What regions make up the spinal column and what is the shape of each curve?
• How many vertebrae are in each region? Which are fused?
• Where do we experience the most movement in the spine, and why?
• How can a student use Savasana to identify her spinal curves?
• What is meant by the term "primary curves?"
• What is the function of the spinal cord?
• What are the attributes of a healthy spine?
• What is the purpose of the spinal curves?
• What is kyphosis and hyperlordosis? What are potential causes of each?
• What is the difference between structural scoliosis and functional scoliosis?
• What is a primary objective of asana as it relates to spinal curves?
• What is compensation as it relates to spinal curves and why is it important?
• What are two different reasons that a student may present with hyperlordosis, and which cues might be effective for each?
• What might you watch out for in terms of spinal alignment in forward bends, in backbends, and in twists?
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