Physical therapists and yoga instructors, Ellen Anderson and Lori Zucker, are known for their interactive workshops bringing yogic approaches to rehabilitation professionals and a “No Fear” approach to understanding anatomy, alignment and physiology for yogis and yoga teachers. They believe that learning how the body works should be fun and exciting – not daunting, and that yoga research and scie
nce should be accessible to everyone. In addition to being a go-to resource for many yoga teacher training programs, Yogi Anatomy offers workshops, retreats, and customized lessons. All of their programs are designed to enhance your practice and avoid injury. Lori S Zucker, PT, DPT, CYT
Practicing Physical Therapy since 1985, Lori received her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University, a Master’s Degree in Pathokinesiology from New York University, and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ). In addition, Lori is an Adjunct Professor teaching in the Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy at Rutgers University. She has authored a chapter in Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy: A Clinical-Decision Making Approach, published in 2008. In the same year, Lori received the James Tucker Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award from the American Physical Therapy Association of New Jersey, and was recently awarded the outstanding alumni award from Rutgers University (formerly UMDNJ). An avid yoga practitioner since 2001, Lori is a certified yoga instructor and integrates principles of yoga in her physical therapy practice. She regularly advises yoga professionals on anatomical alignment, injury-prevention, and asana modifications. Since 2006, Lori has lectured on anatomy and injury prevention in multiple teacher trainings both in the United States and overseas. Lori is the primary anatomy instructor for the Jivamukti teacher trainings in NY, Costa Rica and India. Lori operates her own private physical therapy practice in Livingston, New Jersey. Ellen Z Anderson, PT, PhD, E-RYT
A Physical Therapist since 1982, Ellen earned a BS in Physical Therapy from West Virginia University a Master’s Degree in Motor Learning and Control from Columbia University and a PhD in Health Sciences from Rutgers University. Ellen is an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at Rutgers University, School of Health Related Professions. In her role as a faculty member Ellen teaches Therapeutic Exercise, Development Across the Lifespan and Clinical Inquiry. She was the recipient of 2011 Rutgers (formally UMDNJ) Student Senate Award for Excellence in Education Mentoring. Ellen is the co-author & co-editor of Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy: A Clinical-Decision Making Approach, which won the 2008 American Publishers Award for Professional & Scholarly Excellence. Ellen, a practicing yogi for over 15 years, has explored various forms of yoga including vinyasa, Iyengar, Bikram, Jivamukti, Ashtanga, and Phoenix Rising Yoga therapy. She is an anatomy instructor for several yoga teacher training programs in New Jersey. Ellen teaches yoga workshops and immersions focused on managing low back pain, injury prevention and understanding musculoskeletal pathology.
