From Bones to Muscles — Mastering the Scientific Foundations of Yoga Asanas

This course is designed for yoga teachers, experienced practitioners, and students interested in human anatomy. Through 16 hours of systematic instruction, it deeply explores the anatomical principles behind yoga postures. Combining sports kinesiology, functional muscle anatomy, and hands-on model practice, the course helps students understand how body structures function safely and efficiently in asanas, fundamentally enhancing teaching quality and personal practice awareness.

Course Objectives

1. Understand human skeletal structure, joint types, and their movement mechanics in yoga.

2. Master the activation, stretching, and synergistic roles of 40 key muscle groups in common yoga poses.

3. Learn to apply anatomical knowledge to prevent sports injuries and design safer class sequences.

4. Translate theory into practical teaching tools through skeletal model observation and muscle palpation practice.

Instructor Introduction: Cora Cheng
Cora Cheng is a senior yoga instructor based in Hong Kong with 19 years of full-time teaching experience. She is also the founder of Joyous Yoga, a Yoga Alliance-accredited RYS200 and RYS300 teacher training school. Cora holds Yoga Alliance’s highest teaching credential, E‑RYT 500, and is an approved Continuing Education Provider (YACEP).

Her teaching integrates yoga philosophy, human kinesiology, and practical rehabilitation knowledge, with a focus on scientifically deconstructing asanas to help students enhance the safety and effectiveness of their practice and teaching. Beyond her yoga expertise, Cora possesses multiple related certifications, including:

• Certificate of Youth Performance and Strength Training Specialist

• Certificate of Elderly Functional Training Specialist

• Thai Yoga Teacher Certificate

• Therapeutic Exercise for Scoliosis Certificate

• Posture Correction Personal Trainer Certification

• Qualification as a Spinal Health Practitioner from the Chiropractic Branch of the Chinese Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Cora previously wrote the yoga column “Master’s Guidance” for the Sing Tao Daily supplement (2018‑2019), where she actively promoted scientific, safe, and functional yoga practice. This course will combine her extensive teaching experience and anatomical expertise to guide students in deeply understanding body structure and mastering essential knowledge for autonomous practice and teaching.

Course Information

• Dates: Sunday, March 22 & 29, 2026

• Time: 09:00–18:00 (Lunch break 13:00–14:00)

• Duration: 16 hours (fulfills Yoga Alliance YACEP continuing education credit requirements)

• Location: Waterfall Sports & Wellness Olympian City

• Registration Deadline: March 19, 2o26

Course Fees

• Waterfall Members: HKD $2,800

• Non-members: HKD $3,250
  Fees include course manual, a human skeletal model, and a Yoga Alliance YACEP certificate.

Who Should Attend

• Current yoga teachers looking to deepen anatomical knowledge for safer instruction

• Experienced yoga practitioners aiming to overcome plateaus and prevent injuries

• Fitness trainers, physiotherapists, or related professionals interested in integrating yoga and anatomy

Terms and Conditions:

• If participants cannot attend the class for personal reasons, there will be no make-up classes or refunds.
• Each workshop has a maximum of 12 spots, with classes starting at 6 participants, first come, first served.
• If classes are canceled by Waterfall Sports & Wellness due to bad weather or other reasons, the classes will be rescheduled or made up. Details will be announced based on actual circumstances.
• Waterfall Sports & Wellness reserves the right to make final decisions and change terms and conditions without prior notice.