Judith Hanson Lasater, PT, is president of the California Yoga Teachers Association and cofounder of Yoga Journal. A yoga teacher since 1971, she holds a PhD in East-West psychology and is the author of eight books including Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana and Asana and What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication. Learn more at judithlasater.com.

The Shoulder: How to Open, Strengthen, and Repair
Judith Hanson Lasater - Course ID: M3LASA

Saturday, January 19 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 3
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

We'll learn the basic principles of the rotator cuff through a presentation of the anatomy and kinesiology of the shoulder. We'll then focus on poses that open and strengthen the shoulder joint. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**

What to bring: A mat, an eye cover, and two or more blankets.
Lecture and asana practice.

Practicing From the Root: Moving From the Pelvic Floor in Asana
Judith Hanson Lasater - Course ID: M5LASA

Sunday, January 20 — 11:00am - 1:00pm
Main Conference - Session 5
Mixed Levels

The pelvic floor supports the base of the pelvis, and thus the spine, and affects our ability to move in asana. This workshop will be a practice session focusing on how to create an introspective and enjoyable practice of all types of asana, while coordinating breathing with pelvic-floor movements. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**

Asana and discussion. Some prior yoga experience recommended.

Restorative Yoga
Judith Hanson Lasater - Course ID: M6LASA

Sunday, January 20 — 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Conference - Session 6
Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

Explore the theory and the practice of restorative yoga. Props are essential to this practice. **This class has been approved by American Council on Exercise (ACE) for 0.2 CECs.**

What to bring: At least three blankets, an eye cover, a strap, and, if possible, a bolster. The more props, the more relaxation.
Mostly practice.

Stop Tucking Your Tailbone!
Judith Hanson Lasater - Course ID: AMLASA

Monday, January 21 — 9:00am - 4:30pm
Monday All-Day Intensives
Continue Your Education / Therapeutic / Mixed Levels

We were meant to have curves in our spine. Learn why (through anatomy) and how (with asana) to stop tucking and begin to love your curved lower back. Tucking in standing does not "strengthen the back." Actually, it weakens it. Tucking does not "tone" the abdominal muscles—it weakens them. Learn the anatomical facts about why virtually no one you know has a "swayback," and how many people have become pain-free when they allow their natural curves to remain.

Lecture and asana practice.