50-Hour Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics Course

October 25 – November 16, 2025

Sa. 13:00 – 20:00 & Su. 10:00 – 15:00

Learn about the Asanas, Anatomy, and Physiology of Yoga

Manas Yoga Studio 50-Hour Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics Course

Anatomy, Physiology, and Biomechanics

In this yoga teacher training module you’ll learn about the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of yoga and the yoga asanas including unique learning experiences like hands-on anatomy learning through clay modeling of body structures and an educational visit to Vienna’s prestigious Josephinum Medical History Museum

This module includes:

Yoga Anatomy and Physiology

Body Structures and Movement

Functional Anatomy

Anatomical Patterns in Asana

Anatomy Pattern in Standing Asana

Anatomy Pattern in Forward Fold and Hip Openers

Anatomical Patterns in Seated and Twists

Anatomical Patterns in Backbends

Anatomical Pattern in Inversions

Anatomical Pattern in Arm Balances

Savasana

Surya Namaskara – The Sun Salutations

Sample Schedule

Saturday

Asana Practice •13:00-14:30

Afternoon Session •14:45-17:30

Break •17:30-18:30

Evening Session 18:45-20:00

Sunday

Asana Practice •10:00-11:00

Snack •11:00-11:45

Afternoon Session •12:00-15:00

In this course you’ll get a 50-hour in-person Asana training about anatomy, alignment, and contraindication
You’ll understand the foundational concept of the nervous, cardio-vascular, circulatory and endocrine system.
You’ll also get to learn about the major joints, their movements, how to stabilize them and practice safe movement pertaining to balancing, stretching, awareness and physical limitations.

This course here at Manas Yoga Studio is a certified Yoga Alliance Course and can be added to your continuing education hours.

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Investment

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Early Bird: € 950 (until May 30, 2025)

Regular Price: € 1050

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A non-refundable deposit of € 350 is required to secure your space.

The YTT must be paid in full 45 days prior to the start date. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions with regards to cancellations and refunds. Members get a 10% discount on this yoga teacher training.

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Meet your Instructor

Erika Smith Iluszko Studio Owner | Meridian Yoga Practitioner

My love for movement and spirituality was evident from an early age. Trained in dance, Kung Fu, and multiple yoga traditions, I see movement as a universal language that connects body, mind, and spirit. After devoting and following the eight limbs of yoga for about two decades, I decided to do the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Madras, India. Since then, I have attended numerous trainings and workshops which had a huge impact on the way I teach.

My unique approach weaves together classical yoga philosophy with Traditional Chinese Medicine, modern fascia research, and integrative healing arts. My teaching transcends conventional instruction, creating spaces where students discover their innate wisdom through embodied exploration.

I see nothing external to my yoga practice as I find everything in life is deeply connected and that ultimately no teacher is greater than the one within.

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As Lead Faculty, I guide aspiring teachers beyond mechanical alignment into a deeper understanding of yoga as a transformative practice. My methodology emphasizes:
- Cultivating sensitive awareness over pursuing perfect form
- Developing intuitive understanding rather than following rigid rules
- Fostering personal insight instead of chasing external achievements
Drawing from my extensive background in psychology, movement studies, and traditional healing arts, I help students bridge ancient wisdom with contemporary understanding. My teachings are characterized by patience, compassionate presence and a profound respect for each student’s individual journey.

Through this kind of teaching, ordinary practice becomes an extraordinary exploration of human potential, where every breath and movement reveals new layers of self-discovery. My approach honors yoga as both an ancient philosophical system and a living, breathing practice of radical presence.

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