YOGA
MOVEMENT SCREEN
Neuromuscular Strategies
Yoga Movement Screen
The Yoga Movement Screen (YMS) is a comprehensive assessment tool that helps identify both functional and dysfunctional movement patterns in an individual. This tool is based on an in-depth understanding of functional anatomy as it relates to yoga, and utilizes 9 foundational yoga poses to objectively assess movement patterns.
At Neuromuscular Strategies, we use the YMS to help address your individual movement patterns, muscular imbalances, restrictions, core and balance issues. Our YMS sessions are offered at our Boulder and Denver offices, including Whole Yoga Denver.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting out, the YMS can help you achieve optimal movement patterns and prevent injuries. Contact us today to schedule your YMS session and start your journey towards improved movement and overall wellness.
“For anyone thinking about taking this training, it was fantastic! The Yoga Movement Screen offers something for any type of instructor. If you are interested in offering/already offer privates, it is essential! This will help you clearly tailor student movement in a way that can show visible results and allow your clients to find greater mobility in their practice. It is great for people at any ability level…elderly to athlete. Additionally, you will enjoy learning a variety of therapeutic and restorative asanas, inner core exercises, and deep relaxation techniques. Vajra and Satya provide a wealth of knowledge and experience. The course was great!”
JG Manitou Springs
What is a yoga movement screen?
Yoga Movement Screening is an objective assessment tool that uses nine foundational poses to identify functional and dysfunctional movement patterns in an individual. It is based on an in-depth understanding of functional anatomy as it relates to yoga. During a yoga movement screening, participants are led through a series of asanas to address their movement patterns, muscular imbalances, restrictions, core, and balance issues. The screening is designed to identify the root cause of an individual’s pain or discomfort, which often stems from poor movement patterns and imbalances in the body.
The ultimate goal of a yoga movement screening is to optimize movement efficiency, prevent injury, and enhance athletic performance. The screening is suitable for anyone, regardless of age or fitness level, and can be particularly beneficial for yoga practitioners, athletes, and anyone seeking to improve their movement patterns.
At Neuromuscular Strategies, we offer yoga movement screening as part of our comprehensive approach to physical therapy. Our highly trained and experienced physical therapists use the screening to identify areas of weakness or imbalance in the body and develop a personalized plan to address these issues. Whether you are experiencing pain or discomfort, looking to enhance your athletic performance, or simply seeking to improve your overall movement efficiency, our yoga movement screening can help you achieve your goals. Contact us today to schedule your screening and start your journey towards improved movement and a pain-free life.
What are the benefits of a yoga movement screen?
A yoga movement screen can provide several benefits. First, it can help identify functional and dysfunctional movement patterns in an individual. This information can be used to create a personalized plan to address any restrictions, muscular imbalances, and core or balance issues. Second, the screen can help improve the effectiveness and safety of a yoga practice. By identifying areas of weakness or restriction, a practitioner can modify or adjust poses to prevent injury and maximize the benefits of each pose. Third, a yoga movement screen can help enhance overall physical performance by improving flexibility, strength, and range of motion. Finally, the screen can provide valuable information for physical therapists, yoga teachers, and other healthcare professionals, allowing them to develop targeted interventions to improve movement patterns and reduce pain.
What kind of issues can a yoga movement screen help identify?
A Yoga Movement Screen is a comprehensive assessment tool that can help identify a range of issues related to functional and dysfunctional movement patterns. This includes muscular imbalances, restrictions, core and balance issues, and movement dysfunction. The YMS can also help identify potential sources of pain, prevent injuries, and enhance overall performance. By evaluating your specific movement issues and pain through a combination of movement screens, nervous system referral, and the application of pain science, Neuromuscular Strategies Physical Therapy can help you address these issues and improve your overall movement patterns.
How is the information gathered during a yoga movement screen used to create a personalized practice?
During a yoga movement screen, the physical therapist will gather information about the individual’s movement patterns, muscular imbalances, restrictions, core and balance issues. Based on this information, a personalized practice can be created that addresses the individual’s specific needs and goals. The physical therapist will develop a treatment plan that may include specific yoga poses, modifications or variations to traditional poses, and other exercises or techniques to improve movement patterns and alleviate pain. The goal is to help the individual move better and feel better, both on and off the yoga mat. The information gathered during the yoga movement screen is used to tailor the practice to the individual’s unique needs, so they can get the most benefit from their yoga practice.
The yoga movement screen philosophy is based in the
Our goal is to offer high quality physical therapy and one on one yoga sessions.
After treating and observing people for over 24 years, I firmly believe that our bodies were made to move. However, sitting in one position for too long or doing repetitive activities like cycling or running for extended periods can cause overuse and poor movement patterns. These issues can then lead to movement dysfunction and ultimately pain.
As physical therapists, our initial focus was always on treating the pain. However, as we’ve gained experience and expertise, we’ve come to understand that there’s more to it than that. We’ve learned that treating the source of the pain, rather than just the pain itself, is the key to lasting relief. That’s why our approach at Neuromuscular Strategies is focused on identifying and addressing movement dysfunction that may be contributing to pain.
Our team has seen it all over the years. From treating ranchers, loggers, and firefighters in Missoula, MT, to helping workers recover from all kinds of unique injuries in Colorado, we have a wealth of experience in orthopedic and workers compensation physical therapy. We’ve treated athletes and people of all ages, and we’re confident that we can help you too. With personalized treatment plans that target the root of the problem, our goal is to get you feeling better and back to doing what you love.
At Neuromuscular Strategies, we believe that yoga is an incredible tool for promoting movement and overall wellness. Our Boulder yoga movement screening is a personalized, in-depth assessment tool that can identify both functional and dysfunctional movement patterns in an individual. Using 9 foundational poses, we objectively address movement patterns, muscular imbalances, restrictions, core and balance issues.
During your session, our expert practitioners will use the information gathered during the screening to create a personalized yoga practice that’s tailored to your specific needs and goals. We’ll work with you to address any imbalances or restrictions, so you can move with greater ease and enjoy a more fulfilling yoga practice.
Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just starting out, our yoga movement screen can help you get the most out of your practice. Contact us today to schedule your personalized yoga movement screening in Boulder, and take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced you!
Treating and observing people over 24 years, I am firmly convinced we were born for movement. Static positions such as prolonged computer use, or a repetitive dynamic action such as hours of cycling, running can contribute to overuse, poor movement patterns, which may create movement dysfunction and subsequently pain.
The following testimonial of the Yoga Movement Screen is a great description from one of our course participants.
“For anyone thinking about taking this training, it was fantastic! The Yoga Movement Screen offers something for any type of instructor. If you are interested in offering/already offer privates, it is essential! This will help you clearly tailor student movement in a way that can show visible results and allow your clients to find greater mobility in their practice. It is great for people at any ability level…elderly to athlete. Additionally, you will enjoy learning a variety of therapeutic and restorative asanas, inner core exercises, and deep relaxation techniques. Vajra and Satya provide a wealth of knowledge and experience. The course was great!”
JG Manitou Springs
The yoga movement screen philosophy is based in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment and the Functional Movement Screen systems.
