Spinal Intelligence: A 4-hour Workshop for Teachers & Curious Movers

Schedule

Sat, 29 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Above Average Wellness | Edmonton, AB

Advertisement
https://momence.com/s/121543590
The spine is often described as a “column,” but that image oversimplifies one of the body’s most intelligent and adaptive systems. In truth, the spine is flexible, responsive, and deeply interconnected with breath, movement, and whole-body awareness.
In this 4-hour workshop, we’ll explore:
Functional spinal anatomy — structure, curves, and biomechanics that matter for yoga practice.

Breath–spine interaction — how breathing patterns both influence and are influenced by spinal health.

Whole-body integration — understanding the spine as a dynamic system that shapes posture, movement efficiency, and awareness.

Structural differences — exploring the real variations between bodies in the room, to build a more inclusive, anatomy-informed approach to practice and facilitation.

Common complaints — back pain, stiffness, and other spinal concerns viewed through a yoga-specific lens.

We’ll also examine how spinal health impacts energy regulation, nervous system balance, and sleep quality, expanding the conversation beyond posture into full-body wellness.
This workshop is designed for yoga teachers who want to deepen their knowledge and refine how they support students of all body shapes and abilities, as well as curious practitioners eager to better understand their own spine. You’ll leave with a science-based framework, practical tools, and a fresh perspective on the spine as a responsive, intelligent system—far more than a rigid “column.
Drawing on her background in anatomy labs, where she studied the human form at its most raw and structural, Gillian brings a unique perspective to anatomy education. Having examined the spine beyond textbooks, Gillian excels at translating that knowledge into accessible, movement-based insights that are directly applicable to yoga practice and teaching.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Above Average Wellness, Barcol Doors & Windows, 14820 Yellowhead Trl NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 3C5, Canada

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Trista Davis

Host or Publisher Trista Davis

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Edmonton

Ridgewood's Christmas Market & Fair
Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am Ridgewood's Christmas Market & Fair

3705 Mill Woods Road East NW, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T6L 5X2

CHRISTMAS-MARKETS-AND-FAIRS CHRISTMAS
Prong Set Solitaire Ring Class
Sat, 29 Nov at 11:00 am Prong Set Solitaire Ring Class

17410 107 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Canada, Alberta T5S 1E9

WORKSHOPS ART
Crystal Pop-Up Boutique in North-Central Edmonton!
Sat, 29 Nov at 11:00 am Crystal Pop-Up Boutique in North-Central Edmonton!

Cave & Canyon Private Pop-Up

POP-UPS HOLIDAY
Christmas Bazaar Edmonton
Sat, 29 Nov at 11:00 am Christmas Bazaar Edmonton

Boyle Street Plaza

CHRISTMAS-MARKETS-AND-FAIRS SHOPPING
Winter Celebration  - Historic McKay Avenue School  Archives and Museum
Sat, 29 Nov at 02:00 pm Winter Celebration - Historic McKay Avenue School Archives and Museum

10425 99 Ave NW

NONPROFIT STORYTELLING
THE ICONIC JAM - WEEKLY JAM HOSTED BY BLUES LEGEND GARY MARTIN
Sat, 29 Nov at 03:00 pm THE ICONIC JAM - WEEKLY JAM HOSTED BY BLUES LEGEND GARY MARTIN

The Commercial - Blues On Whyte

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Saskatoon Blades
Sat, 29 Nov at 05:00 pm Edmonton Oil Kings vs. Saskatoon Blades

Rogers Place

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Foxwarren
Sat, 29 Nov at 05:00 pm Foxwarren

Midway - Edmonton

Training Class - Puppy Kindergarten
Mon, 29 May at 07:30 pm Training Class - Puppy Kindergarten

The Dog House

WORKSHOPS
Training Class - Scent Detection
Tue, 30 May at 07:30 pm Training Class - Scent Detection

The Dog House

WORKSHOPS SPORTS
Training Class - Hollywoof!
Wed, 31 May at 07:30 pm Training Class - Hollywoof!

The Dog House

WORKSHOPS DOG
Training Class - Community Ambassadors
Wed, 21 Feb at 07:30 pm Training Class - Community Ambassadors

9705 56 Ave NW

WORKSHOPS DOG
Training Class - Four on the Floor
Tue, 14 Aug at 06:15 pm Training Class - Four on the Floor

9705 56 Ave NW

WORKSHOPS DOG
Training Class - Career Canines
Mon, 24 Sep at 08:45 pm Training Class - Career Canines

The Dog House Day Care

WORKSHOPS DOG
Drop In - Puppy Play & Socialization
Thu, 05 Sep at 06:15 pm Drop In - Puppy Play & Socialization

The Dog House Day Care

SPORTS WORKSHOPS
Personal Consultation
Mon, 09 Sep at 03:00 pm Personal Consultation

The Dog House Day Care

DOG WORKSHOPS
Startups Fund Raising Program
Sat, 19 Sep at 11:00 am Startups Fund Raising Program

Edmonton

BUSINESS CONFERENCES
Social Tuesdays: Salsa Bachata Kizomba Zouk (SBKZ) Latin Dance Night
Tue, 20 Sep at 07:30 pm Social Tuesdays: Salsa Bachata Kizomba Zouk (SBKZ) Latin Dance Night

EVO

ENTERTAINMENT DANCE
How to Coach through Grief & Loss - Edmonton
Wed, 20 Sep at 09:30 am How to Coach through Grief & Loss - Edmonton

Edmonton

WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL

What's Happening Next in Edmonton?

Discover Edmonton Events