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What are 5 attributes that make an excellent yoga teacher?
Set up students for success, confidence, mastery of content, cultivate breath and movement, individualize instruction, enjoy yoga practice.
What are CPY's 10 essentials for class?
Physical yoga postures, breath, flow, heat, gaze/focus, alignment & safety, abdominal lock, establish rhythm, set students up for success, have fun.
What does yoga mean?
Yoke, or union.
What does vinyasa mean?
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What is the meaning of Namaste?
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How would you teach a class with various levels of students?
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What is the purpose of integration?
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Name the 12 series in C1.
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Name the postures of crescent, in order.
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Name 4 things pregnant students should avoid in C1.
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Where do you bend in prasarita?
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Why is the core series specifically where it is in the C1 sequence?
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How do you cue warrior one?
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What is the importance of ujjayi pranayama?
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What is uddiyana bandha?
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What is the difference in tempo of sun A/B slow versus flow?
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Know modifications for chaturanga, crescent lunge, side plank, upward facing dog.
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What is the action in tree pose that creates balance and stability?
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What is the pregnancy modification for uttkatasana and prayer twist?
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Who is Krishnamacharya?
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Know the 8 limbs of yoga in order, English first and then Sanskrit.
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Know the Yamas and Niyamas in English and Sanskrit.
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Why are Yamas and Niyamas important for teachers to know?
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Study Notes
Attributes of an Excellent Yoga Teacher
- Set students up for success by providing clear instructions and support.
- Exhibit confidence to inspire trust and comfort in students.
- Master content to effectively teach breath and movement, ensuring understanding.
- Individualize instruction to meet different student needs.
- Cultivate enjoyment in yoga practice to encourage continued participation.
10 Essentials for Yoga Class
- Physical Yoga Postures for strength and flexibility.
- Breath awareness to enhance practice and focus.
- Flow to create a dynamic and engaging sequence.
- Heat to promote flexibility and detoxification.
- Gaze/Focal point for concentration and stability.
- Alignment & Safety to prevent injuries.
- Abdominal Lock (Uddiyana Bandha) to engage the core.
- Establish Rhythm to guide the practice's pace.
- Set Students up for Success through supportive teaching.
- Have Fun to create a positive atmosphere.
Definitions and Meanings
- Yoga means "yoke" or "union," symbolizing the connection of mind, body, and spirit.
- Vinyasa refers to movement between poses synchronized with breath.
- Namaste translates to "The light in me acknowledges the light in you."
Teaching Strategies for Various Levels
- Give effective cues starting from foundational positions.
- Offer touch cues or demonstrations to clarify poses.
- Provide modifications for all levels to ensure inclusivity.
Purpose of Integration
- Create internal focus and establish the class's tone.
Series in C1
- Includes 12 series: Integration, Intention, Sun A, Sun B, Core Strengthening, Crescent Lunge, Balancing, Triangle, Hip Openers, Spine Strengthening, Forward Folds, and Surrender Series.
Postures in Crescent Sequence
- Sequence involves: Crescent Lunge, Revolved Crescent Lunge, Runners Lunge, Side Plank, Prayer Twist, Gorilla Variation, and Crow Pose.
Guidelines for Pregnant Students in C1
- Avoid belly compressions.
- Refrain from twisting postures that close off the pelvis.
- Do not lie on the belly.
- Avoid jumping forward.
Prasarita Bending
- Bend at the hips to maintain proper alignment.
Placement of Core Series in C1
- Positioned to rest arms and legs, prepare for twists and inversions, and enhance student connection.
Cueing Warrior One
- Spin back heel down, align foot, lift chest, and stack shoulders; reach arms up with palms rotated inward.
Importance of Ujjayi Pranayama
- This breath technique slows and smooths breathing, increasing capacity and energy levels.
Uddiyana Bandha Defined
- An energetic abdominal lock that retains life energy at the body's center.
Tempo of Sun A/B
- Sun A involves multiple cues over 2-3 breaths; Sun B transitions to one breath per movement.
Modifications for Key Poses
- Chaturanga: Drop knees and hold high plank.
- Crescent Lunge: Drop back knee; bring hands to heart center.
- Side Plank: Drop bottom knee; flatten top foot, gaze down.
- Upward Facing Dog: Stay in high plank position.
Balancing Action in Tree Pose
- Stability is achieved through compression between the foot and leg.
Pregnancy Modifications for Poses
- Uttkatasana: Hands at heart center; hold chair pose.
- Prayer Twist: Maintain a vertical twist for safety.
Krishnamacharya
- Revered as the father of modern yoga; teacher to influential figures in various yoga styles, including BKS Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois.
The 8 Limbs of Yoga
- Yama: Restraints
- Niyama: Observances
- Asana: Seat
- Pranayama: Life force
- Pratyahara: Withdrawal from senses
- Dharana: Focus
- Dhyana: Meditation
- Samadhi: Equilibrium of the mind
Yamas and Niyamas
- Yamas: Ahimsa (nonviolence), Satya (truthfulness), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (non-excess), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness).
- Niyamas: Saucha (purity), Santosha (contentment), Tapas (self-discipline), Svadhyaya (self-study), Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender to God).
Importance of Yamas and Niyamas for Teachers
- Serve as a moral foundation for yoga practice and offer guidance on living a spiritual life.
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