Foundations Weekend

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​You will walk away from this weekend with the tools needed to teach a beginner’s level Vinyasa class safely to all populations.

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What will we learn?

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• Breakdown of about 40 yoga poses

• Breakdown of Sun Salutations A & B

• Learn to sequence Vinyasa flows

• Execution, modification, & transitions of poses for all bodies

• Learn and practice developing class sequences on peers.

• Learn effective communication techniques

• Learn effective cueing and transitions through verbal language and body language

• Learn about preparing for a class

• Community service yoga options and learning about liability as an instructor

• Enjoy daily master classes where you get to be a student with a teacher’s awareness.

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Communication & Philosophy Weekend

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Take a deeper dive into communication techniques, build on to foundations with new poses and breathing techniques, and introduce ways to start living a yogic life. 

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What will we learn?

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• Breakdown of about 40 yoga poses.

• Learn and execute sequence Vinyasa flows.

• Learn your personal communication style and how you prefer to learn.

• Discover alternate ways of communicating and learning.

• Learn to teach to all communication and learning styles.

• Learn the qualities of an effective instructor.

• Learn about the 8 limbs of yoga.

• Learn about the Yamas & Niyamas.

• Introduction to Pranayama techniques.

• Enjoy daily master classes where you get to be a student with a teacher’s awareness.

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Meditation & Introspection

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This module offers a little more introspection as we explore meditation, the subtle body, and the chakras.

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What will we learn?

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• Breakdown of about new yoga poses.

• Learn how to execute hands-on assists.

• Learn about the chakras.

• Learn about the subtle body.

• Learn about bandhas.

• Introduction to meditation & chakra meditations.

• Learn & practice incorporating meditation and chakras into class.

• Enjoy daily master classes where you get to be a student with a teacher’s awareness.

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Philosophy & Traditions

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Examine traditional texts that provide insight and history into yoga. Dive into the philosophical intentions behind the practice through readings and discussions. This module also introduces Nada Yoga or sound yoga through chanting, music, and live performance. We will learn Sanskrit in the context of yoga poses as well as learn mudras and pranayama practices.

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What will we learn?!

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• Breakdown of about new yoga poses.

• Learn about the Yoga Sutras

• Learn about the Bhagavad Gita

• Introduction to sound therapy & chanting

• Learn about mudras

• Learn base knowledge of Sanskrit and Sanskrit for yoga poses.

• Learn about the koshas

• Learn more advanced pranayama techniques

• Enjoy daily master classes where you get to be a student with a teacher’s awareness.

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Anatomy & Alignment

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Take a close look at human anatomy & physiology, biomechanics & movement patterns, and how all the systems play into asana, pranayama, and meditation.

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What will we learn?!

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• Learn about the primary function of the working muscles and prime movers.

• Learn about the antagonist muscles.

• Learn about the skeletal structure and how it plays into body alignment on all bodies.

• Learn to identify muscles and learn how to teach around your desired effect in the body based on the muscular system.

• Learn about muscle anatomy and how its role in flexibility.

• Learn how to teach safe classes and prevent injuries for all bodies

• Enjoy daily master classes where you get to be a student with a teacher’s awareness.

• Use Thai Yoga to  make the learning fun and feel good!

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Special Populations

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This module is about learning to teach special populations such as seniors, pregnancy, de-conditioned and larger bodies, & those with chronic diseases. We will also focus on using props.

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What will we learn?!

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• Modifications of previously learned poses

• Use of props and chairs

• Learn about special conditions

• Execution, modification, & transitions of poses for all bodies

• Learn inclusive languaging

• Learn and practice developing class sequences on peers.

• Enjoy daily master classes where you get to be a student with a teacher’s awareness.

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Unification Weekend

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This module is about unifying the knowledge developed over the course of the training and integrating that education into mindful living for the weekend.

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What will we learn?!

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• Discussion on the business of yoga

• Discussion of altruism and personal practices

• Meditations, journaling, and art exercises

• Teaching class to peers using any theme, focus, or aspects of learning acquired throughout the training.

• Intention setting

• Enjoy daily master classes where you get to be a student with a teacher’s awareness.

• Graduation Ceremony!