Learn Anatomy. Cue Better.
Online Yoga Anatomy Course by Dr. Trish Corley, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Yoga Teacher Trainer
✓ Simple framework designed for yoga teachers - not medical students.
✓ Teach like you actually know this stuff, because you will!
I've worked with hundreds of yoga teachers, and I hear the same story:
A student asks after class about their hip pain in pigeon pose. You give them your best answer - but you're not entirely sure how to help them.
You tried learning anatomy - in your 200-hour training, from books, maybe even another course - but it felt dense and hard to apply to actual teaching.
You see someone struggling with alignment and offer a cue... hoping it's the right one.
You give cues without really understanding why they work. You know yoga in your own body - but when students ask questions about what's happening in their bodies, you feel lost.
The right framework changes everything.
Here's what becomes possible…
when you finally understand anatomy in a way that makes sense for yoga teachers:
You Teach with Genuine Confidence
You understand the "why" behind every cue you give - not just what to say, but how bodies actually work.
When students ask questions after class, you answer clearly and confidently. No more second-guessing.
No more feeling like an imposter. You teach from real anatomical knowledge.
Anatomy Finally Makes Sense
You get a systematic framework, not random facts.
The Balanced Posture Alignment framework gives you 16 anatomy-informed cues that work for every posture - kept simple and practical so you can actually apply what you're learning.
Complex concepts become accessible. Overwhelming textbooks become unnecessary.
Your Students Move Better and Stay Safer
You give effective cues from an informed place - and your students can tell the difference.
They move with more precision, experience better alignment, and trust you more deeply.
You're ensuring positive outcomes, not discomfort or injuries.
Why Enlightened Works When Other Yoga Anatomy Courses Leave You More Confused
You learn from someone who understands both worlds. I'm a Doctor of Physical Therapy, former anatomy professor, and yoga teacher trainer with 15+ years figuring out exactly what yoga teachers need to know - and what you can skip.
You get a proven framework, not random facts. Other yoga anatomy courses are dense, overwhelming, and hard to apply. The Balanced Posture Alignment framework gives you 16 anatomy-informed cues that work for every posture; one systematic approach instead of memorizing hundreds of muscles and anatomy facts you won’t use.
You can use what you learn immediately. Every concept comes with practical application - no more wondering "how do I actually teach this?" This isn't medical school anatomy. It's simple and practical so you can apply it right away.
You get 25+ years of expertise in 8 efficient hours. What took me 7 years of education, 20+ years of clinical practice, 5 years as an anatomy professor, and 15+ years training yoga teachers is distilled into exactly what you need. No wasted time on information you'll never use.
Enlightened is for you if…
You're ready to teach with the anatomical depth that matches your skills - whether you're just starting to teach or you've been teaching for years.
You're committed to being the kind of teacher who understands bodies, not just someone who memorized cues in training.
You value systematic frameworks that make complex information accessible - because you're building mastery, not collecting random facts.
You completed your 200-hour training but need more practical anatomy - or the training you got was too theoretical to use in real classes.
You're ready to answer student questions with real confidence instead of crossing your fingers and hoping you're right.
You've explored other anatomy resources, but they were overly medical and didn't translate to yoga teaching.
Whether you recently completed your 200-hour training or you've been teaching for years, Enlightened gives you the anatomical foundation you need.
You'll finally understand the "why" behind your cues, and teach with the confidence you deserve.
What You Get
Enlightened gives you the Balanced Posture Alignment framework - a systematic approach that makes anatomy finally make sense.
Instead of memorizing random facts about hundreds of muscles, you'll learn 16 anatomy-informed cues that work for every yoga posture. This framework helps you understand what's actually happening in your students' bodies and gives you the exact language to guide them safely and effectively.
Here's what’s included:
10 Interactive Video Lessons
Short, focused lessons (about 5-15 minutes each) that teach anatomy through the Balanced Posture Alignment framework. I'll demonstrate each alignment cue while you practice along with me. Each lesson includes downloadable PDFs you can reference while teaching.
You'll feel the alignment in your own body first, then learn exactly how to cue it for your students.
67-Page Illustrated Workbook
Your complete reference guide with color anatomical diagrams, the full framework, and study questions to ensure you're learning before moving forward. Space for notes means you can customize it for your teaching style.
Everything you need in one place - no more hunting through multiple resources or old training manuals.
Community Support
Get your anatomy and cueing questions answered directly by me. Connect with yoga teachers worldwide who are learning and applying the same framework.
You're not learning this alone. Ask questions, share wins, and get support exactly when you need it
Plus, earn 8 Continuing Education Credits with Yoga Alliance in Anatomy & Physiology upon completion. Access the course anytime you need a refresher with automatic updates at no additional cost.
Hear from Enlightened Graduates
Gabrielle Bangay
“"I now feel confident in using anatomy-based cues, with a deeper understanding of the body (not just using cues without understanding the movements). Enlightened is so accessible and informative. I really feel I’ve got a solid grip on the basics of…
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anatomy for yoga. It’s really great!
The Balanced Posture Alignment cues have been amazing. My students are able to move their bodies in the way I ask, based on the cues. They really work well!
I feel so much more confident about the muscles around the shoulders, abs, and spine, and absolutely confident about the 'why' behind the Balanced Posture cues.
Thanks for taking the time to make such a useful and easy to follow course. I absolutely will recommend Enlightened!
Gabrielle BangayYoga Teacher & Enlightened Graduate
Margaret Villere
“This course fundamentally changed my understanding of alignment because I gained a greater awareness of how important bone anatomy is when cueing. Cueing bones alone activates muscles without directly cueing them. One breakthrough…
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moment was learning about the differences in every body’s arches of the foot, which showed how consistently using the Balanced Posture Alignment cues can activate muscles and, over time, improve a student’s foundation and posture.
It also reminded me to emphasize a strong foundation and stack joints for stability, and to give cues in the order of body parts touching the ground and then moving upward, which I believe provides a natural foundation for all students.
I would recommend [Enlightened Anatomy & Cueing Course] to any teacher or student looking to deepen their practice, provide cues from an informed place, and explore yoga safely and confidently. It was great, as always!
Margaret Villere Yoga Teacher & Enlightened Graduate
Dana Kamour
“I am taking away so many things from the Enlightened Course! Understanding why we stack joints, the principles behind grounding, and the anatomy of the shoulder, head, and neck have most affected my practice. I now feel much more confident…
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when assessing my students’ postures and know that I am giving effective cues that will improve their alignment on and off the mat.
The anatomy teaching was kept simple and very practical, so the information can be easily applied to our practice and teaching.
I would recommend this course to other yoga teachers and exercise professionals, as a basic understanding of anatomy is often missing from qualification-based courses.
I really enjoyed the course! I think it meets a real need within the industry to ensure students experience only positive outcomes from yoga and do not leave classes in discomfort or with injuries.
Dana Kamour Yoga Teacher. Personal Trainer, & Enlightened Graduate
Watch How Enlightened Transforms Teaching
You've read what teachers are saying. Now hear directly from Julie, who tried another anatomy course before finding Enlightened - and finally got the clarity she'd been searching for.
“After taking Enlightened I felt just so much more empowered to help my students better understand their bodies."
— Julie Davis, Yoga Teacher & Co-owner, Bloom Yoga
Hi! I’m Dr. Trish
As a US licensed doctor of Physical Therapy (known as a physiotherapist in Europe) and a former anatomy professor, I spent years helping people move better. When I discovered yoga, I realized teachers needed what I had - deep anatomical knowledge combined with the confidence to share it clearly.
I've experienced yoga across multiple countries, and I've seen the same pattern: amazing teachers struggling with uncertainty, spending hours planning classes, and feeling unprepared when students asked questions. That's why I created my systematic approaches to teaching yoga (including the Balanced Posture Alignment framework) and found the Yoga Anatomy School.
I combine my medical background with easy and empowering teaching methods to train teachers all over the world to teach great yoga classes from their heart.
Start Teaching Yoga with Anatomical Confidence
You've seen what's possible. You've heard from teachers who were exactly where you are now. You understand the process.
If you're looking for the best online yoga anatomy course that gives you practical, applicable knowledge, Enlightened is designed specifically for yoga teachers who want to teach with confidence. Unlike generic anatomy courses that overwhelm you with medical terminology, this course focuses on exactly what you need to understand and explain alignment to your students.
Here's how to get started!
Everything Included
✔️ 10 interactive lessons, each with series of concise, digestible videos, pdfs, and study questions to keep you on track.
✔️ 67-page color-illustrated workbook
✔️ The complete Balanced Posture Alignment framework
✔️ 16 anatomy-informed cues that work for every posture
✔️ Community support + direct access to me
✔️ 8 Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance
✔️ Ongoing access with automatic updates
25+ years of expertise distilled into 8 efficient hours What took me 7 years of education and 20+ years of practice is now yours for just $287 or 3 payments of $99.
Pay In Full
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
$287 usd
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$99 usd
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How You'll Learn: The Enlightened Process
Enlightened isn't another overwhelming anatomy course. It's a systematic 6-step learning process delivered in bite-sized video lessons. The videos are only about 5-15 minutes each, so you can absorb the content and fit the course into your busy schedule. You'll feel the alignment in your own body first, then understand the anatomy and biomechanics behind it, so you can teach with genuine confidence.Here's exactly how it works:
The course includes 10 lessons.
Lesson 1 introduces the Balanced Posture Alignment framework.
Lesson 2 covers the foundational principles.
Lessons 3-9 each focus on a specific body part (starting with the feet and moving up through the body) and follow the same proven 6-step process:
I demonstrate each alignment cue while you practice along with me. You'll feel the alignment in your own body first.
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Learn the Alignment Cues
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Using anatomical models, illustrations, and guided movement, we dive into what's actually happening in this area of the body.
Explore the Anatomy
Discover how the body part we're focused on connects to what you learned before. The body works as a system, not isolated parts.
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Connect the Body Parts
See exactly why these cues work. I'll move through demonstrations while you explore the mechanics in your own body.
Understand the Biomechanics
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Practice the cues again with your new anatomical understanding—first in Tadasana, then in multiple yoga postures. This is the moment you realize you can use these cues in any yoga posture.
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Embody the Cues
The aim of this course is to apply anatomy to yoga right away. For each body part, I'll give you clear instructions on how to use what you learn immediately in your teaching and practice.
Take Action & Apply It All
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Lesson 10: Integration brings it all together. You'll embody all 16 Balanced Posture Alignment cues in Tadasana and 5 other common postures, putting the complete framework into practice.
See Enlightened in Action
Watch these short clips from inside the course to see exactly how I make anatomy accessible, practical, and immediately useful for yoga teachers:
Learn the Alignment Cues
Watch how I demonstrate the Balanced Posture Alignment cues of the shoulder while guiding you to practice along. You'll feel the alignment in your own body first.
See how I use illustrations, anatomical models and movement to make complex anatomy easy to understand and remember.
Explore the Anatomy
Understand the Biomechanics
Discover why the Balanced Posture Alignment Cues work as I break down the mechanics of the shoulder and encourage you to explore in your own body.
Experience how we bring it all together in real yoga practice. I demonstrate Half Moon and Upward Facing Dog and show you the difference the cues make in real time.
Embody the Cues
The best yoga anatomy course gives you practical, applicable knowledge you can use immediately in teaching. Look for courses taught by professionals who understand BOTH anatomy AND how to teach yoga—like physical therapists who are also experienced yoga teachers. The course should include a systematic framework rather than random facts, provide ongoing support, and offer Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.
What is the best yoga anatomy course for teachers?
Common Questions About Yoga Anatomy Courses
You can learn foundational yoga anatomy in as little as 8 hours with the right systematic approach. Enlightened distills 20+ years of anatomical knowledge and teaching experience into exactly what yoga teachers need to teach with confidence—no wasted time on information you'll never use in your classes.
How long does it take to learn yoga anatomy?
Most anatomy courses are taught by people with medical training who make it way too complex. Medical professionals learn anatomy for diagnosis and treatment, not for teaching movement—and they definitely aren't trained in how to teach effectively. The best yoga anatomy courses are taught by someone who understands three critical things: the science of anatomy, how bodies actually move in yoga postures, AND how people actually learn. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy AND former functional anatomy professor, I spent five years directing a college-level anatomy program where I learned exactly how to make complex information accessible, memorable, and immediately useful
Why do most yoga anatomy courses feel so overwhelming?
Most 200-hour yoga teacher trainings cover anatomy superficially to meet minimum Yoga Alliance requirements. If you feel uncertain explaining alignment to students, get nervous when students ask anatomy questions, or spend hours wondering what cues to give, additional anatomy education is essential for building confidence and teaching safely.
Do I need to take a yoga anatomy course after my 200-hour training?
Frequently Asked Questions for Enlightened
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Enlightened is for yoga teachers who want to teach with more confidence and clarity.
Whether you recently completed your 200-hour training and need a stronger anatomy foundation, or you're an experienced teacher looking for a systematic approach to cueing, this course gives you exactly what you need.
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Most 200-hour trainings cover anatomy quickly and superficially—just enough to meet Yoga Alliance requirements. And many other online yoga anatomy courses do the same…
Enlightened goes deeper AND makes it more practical.
You'll learn the Balanced Posture Alignment framework that helps you understand how bodies work in every yoga posture, plus anatomy-informed cues you can use immediately in your teaching.
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Enlightened is a self-paced online course.
All video lessons, PDFs, and your illustrated workbook are available immediately upon enrollment.
You have ongoing access, so you can revisit the material whenever you need a refresher.
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You can move through the content at your own pace.
The course includes approximately 8 hours of video content, all broken into bite-sized lessons. The videos are only about 5-15 minutes each, so you can absorb the content and fit the course into your busy schedule.
You will also be encouraged to take what you learn into your own practice and teaching right away!
Some teachers complete everything in a few focused days. Others spread it out over several weeks while integrating what they learn into their teaching.
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While Enlightened is designed for yoga teachers, you don't need to be certified to benefit.
Many students take this course during their teacher training or immediately after graduation.
If you're a dedicated yoga practitioner curious about alignment in your own practice, you're welcome too.
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You'll receive immediate access to all course materials through the Yoga Anatomy School platform—all 10 lessons with videos, downloadable PDFs, and your color-illustrated workbook.
You can start learning right away. You'll receive an email with login details and next steps.
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Yes! Enlightened qualifies for 8 Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance in Anatomy & Physiology.
Instructions for obtaining your certificate are provided in the course upon completion.
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You have direct access to support through the Yoga Anatomy School community platform.
Ask your anatomy and cueing questions and connect with other yoga teachers.
I'm here to support your learning journey.
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Yes. Understanding anatomy is essential for working safely with students who have pain or injuries.
The Balanced Posture Alignment framework helps you understand how bodies move and what modifications truly serve different needs.
While this course doesn't replace medical training, it gives you the foundational anatomical knowledge to teach more safely and confidently with all students.
If you want to go deeper into working specifically with injuries, my Teach Yoga to Students with Injuries Course builds on the framework you'll learn in Enlightened.
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I've spent 15+ years refining the Balanced Posture Alignment framework with hundreds of yoga teachers globally.
It works because it's systematic, practical, and built specifically for yoga teachers—not medical professionals.
You've read testimonials from teachers who were exactly where you are now.
The framework makes anatomy finally make sense, and you have ongoing access and community support, so you're never learning alone.
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I want you to feel completely confident in your decision.
If you're unsure whether Enlightened is right for you, contact me before enrolling and I'll help you determine if it's a good fit.
Because you receive immediate access to all course materials upon enrollment, Enlightened is a non-refundable course.
Have questions?
Contact me and I'll help you determine if Enlightened is right for you.
Ready to Transform Your Teaching?
You’re one decision away from teaching yoga with the anatomical confidence you've been craving. Enroll now and start teaching with clarity, authority, and genuine expertise.
Here's how to get started:
Everything Included
✔️ 10 interactive lessons, each with series of concise, digestible videos, pdfs, and study questions to keep you on track.
✔️ 67-page color-illustrated workbook
✔️ The complete Balanced Posture Alignment framework
✔️16 anatomy-informed cues that work for every posture
✔️ Community support + direct access to me
✔️ 8 Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance
✔️ Ongoing access with automatic updates
Pay In Full
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
$287 usd
Payment Plan
3 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF
$99 usd
Secure checkout powered by Yoga Anatomy School
✓ 8 CEUs with Yoga Alliance ✓ Ongoing Access ✓ Instant Access to All Materials
Not ready to enroll yet? Get my free Cue with Confidence guide → and experience how I make anatomy accessible.
Free Guide: Cue with Confidence!
Stop guessing about alignment. Get anatomy-backed cues that make you the confident teacher students trust.
Discover the "why" behind effective alignment instructions so you can teach with genuine confidence instead of just repeating what you memorized in training.
Ready for More Support After Enlightened?
Once you've mastered the foundational anatomy and cueing skills in Enlightened, you might want ongoing mentorship and community. Join Elevate Your Impact Yoga Teacher Mentorship for live coaching, accountability, and advanced teaching strategies. Or if you're ready for deep transformation, explore my complete Power to Lead 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Lisbon, Portugal.