Corepower Yoga TT Final Flashcards

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.