Healthy Actions for the Knees in Yoga
What you'll learn
In this focused mini-course, Doug Keller draws on decades of study and yoga therapeutics work to give you a complete picture of the knee, what makes it vulnerable, what makes it strong, and what to do about it on the mat.
In this mini-course, Doug covers:
- What “joint play” is and how to set students up for better joint play in asana.
- Which muscles have the greatest impact on knee alignment, and how to cue them safely in key poses
- How tibial torsion can be structural and what that means for the knee joint
- Spotting the alignment habits that stress the knee — and the alternatives that also improve hip mobility and arch strength
- When to reconsider common yoga cues like “feet parallel” and “lift your kneecaps” — and know when and how to refine them for different bodies
- A hands-on asana exploration designed to bring these principles to life and practice, not just theory.
What's included
- Complimentary slides — Doug’s comprehensive slides covering anatomy, structural variation, biomechanics, and application
- Practical asana video — a guided movement exploration bringing the health actions directly onto the mat
- Lifetime access — return to the material whenever you need it
- CE-eligible for Yoga Alliance members
This video mini-course was captured during a live session and has been segmented to help you find and revisit specific topics more easily.
Who this is for
This mini-course is for yoga teachers who want to move beyond generic alignment cues and understand why knees might hurt in practice — and what actually helps. It’s for yoga therapists who want a focused reference. And it’s for any dedicated practitioner who has experienced knee discomfort and wants real answers, not workarounds.
If you’ve ever watched a student wince in pigeon pose and wished you knew exactly what to say, this is for you.
IAYT 2 Credits Approved
Course Content
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Course Includes
- 2 Lessons
- 14 Topics
- 1 Quiz
- Course Certificate
