Yoga, Asana, Physiology: Linking Theory to Practice with Dr. Hermann Traitteur

This on-demand series connects the roots of yoga with modern science.
You will learn how key body systems function.
Then you will connect that knowledge to clear actions in asana, so your practice becomes more precise and more repeatable.

These classes count toward Continuing Education hours for Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers.
They also support serious practitioners who want to understand their body in yoga, not just do poses from memory.

What’s included

Class 1: Introduction to Physiology and the Respiratory System
Build a simple physiology framework.
Study breath mechanics and how respiration shapes stability, effort, and recovery in practice.

Class 2: The Digestive System
Learn how digestion and abdominal function relate to twists, inversions, and core actions.
Apply the material to your practice right away with clear instructions.

Class 3: The Nervous and Endocrine System
Understand stress response, regulation, and hormones.
Connect that to sequencing, pacing, and the felt experience of asana.

Class 4: The Cardiovascular System
Explore circulation, blood pressure, and heart workload.
Practice with more clarity in standing poses, backbends, and inversions.

Class 5: The Urogenital System
Study pelvic anatomy and function.
Apply it to pelvic floor support, hip actions, and steadiness in seated and standing work.

Class 6: The Sensory System
Learn how sensory input and perception affect balance and orientation.
Refine alignment and attention through better feedback.

Class 7: The Immune System
Understand inflammation, recovery, and resilience.
Make practice choices that support restoration without guessing.

About Dr. Hermann Traitteur
Dr. Traitteur is an orthopedic doctor, a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, and the director of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of Berlin, Germany.
He is the author of the textbook Yoga Asana Anatomy.
In the book’s foreword, Geetaji writes: “Though it may seem like a book on anatomy and the range of the movements of the body, an honest aspirant will find it useful to walk on the path of yoga.”

Disclaimer
By accessing and practicing with these recordings, you agree to take full responsibility for your own health and safety.
- Practice at your own pace.
- Stop if you feel pain, dizziness, or discomfort.
- Modify, use props, or rest whenever needed.

Yoga involves physical movement and carries a risk of injury.
The BKS Iyengar Yoga Studio of Dallas and the instructor are not responsible for any injuries, conditions, or damages that may occur from participation.

Consult with a physician or qualified healthcare professional before beginning this or any exercise program, especially if you:
- Have a medical condition
- Are recovering from injury or surgery
- Are pregnant
- Experience chronic pain or limited mobility (we recommend working with us in person)

You are responsible for listening to your body and making choices that support your well-being.