In this powerful workshop, you will learn about the anatomy of the spine and its functional movement in asana. Radiant Powerpoint presentations illuminate the underlying causes of back dysfunction, degeneration and pain; your spine demystified.

If you have a spine, then this workshop is for you! A particular application within this workshop is spinal asymmetry - scoliosis, and the creation of spinal length and stability.

Engaging and integrating the limbs through the body's centre creates potent change within the spine; the legs and feet through the pelvis impacting the lumbar spine, the arms through the shoulder girdle and lungs speaking to the thoracic spine and ribcage. Spinal support from the organic body and movement initiation from developmental processes richly inform this work in a layering process, evolving and authenticating the asana from the inside out. Expect to come away with a rich palette of tools and new insights, working from a deep knowledge and experience of the body's architecture.

The creative and intelligent use of props elicits spinal decompression, offering stability and balance. During Saturday's session we will focus on the lumbar spine and sacrum. Sunday's session explores the thoracic spine and shoulder girdle.

This workshop is open to anyone with at least six months Yoga experience up to teacher level. The material is of particular relevance to those working with, or supporting, students with backcare issues or asymmetry. Please note that these sessions are not suitable for those experiencing significant spinal pathology or acute injury.