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Beginning the Journey of Teaching Yoga

Review Manual Asana
About the Program
Welcome!
Manual PDF
Syllabus
Code of Conduct (14:49)
Create a Class Intro
The Eight Limbs of Yoga Podcast
coreXyoga® (50:29)
SCW Conference Presentation (58:25)
Book Report
Class Reflections
A Glimpse of Yoga

Foundations of Asana Study and Observation

Storytelling with Edge Alum

STEP TWO
Yamas and Niyamas (89:12)
Asanas: Part I Understanding (123:11)
Asanas: Part II Building (91:45)
Asanas: Part III Unpacking (109:09)
Asanas: Part IV Salutations & More (94:47)
Pranayama (40:26)
Pratyahara (46:49)
Dharana (107:11)
Dhyana (51:41)
Samadhi (123:34)
Manual Adjustments (96:41)
Sun Salutations A (70:06)
Sun Salutations B (88:26)
Leading Savasana Part I (58:51)
Leading Savasana Part II (58:13)
Yoga Nidra (60:56)
Meditation Tips with Niko (60:51)

Reflective Practice and Integration Journal Series

STEP THREE
A Glimpse of Yoga
8 Limbs of Yoga
Yamas
Niyamas
Asanas
Pranayama
Pratyahara
Dharana
Dhyana
Samadhi
Prove Mastery
Benefits & Con's of Yoga
Breathing Techniques
Chakras
History of Yoga
Meditation Scripts
Meditation Techniques
Props
Sanskrit 101
Spirituality vs Religion

Sangha Resource Archive

STEP FOUR
Eight Limbs of Yoga (52:05)
8 Limbs - Yamas (15:38)
8 Limbs - Niyamas (31:15)
Downward Facing Dog & Dogs
Living the Limbs - Asteya
Meditation for Your Asana Practice (13:41)
Meditation Techniques
Virtual Retreat
The Business of Yoga with Michelle Rae Sobi
108 Sun Salutations Live (60:02)
Anatomy of Asana (5:48)
Addressing Your Population (23:26)
Adjusting the Student (8:18)
Applying Chakras to Daily Life (49:03)
Benefits and Contraindications of Yoga (10:41)
Effective Cueing (3:18)
History of Yoga (18:41)
How Students Learn (3:26)
How to Create a Workshop (35:41)
Levels of Yoga (3:49)
Modifications (2:11)
Props (6:49)
Qualities of Movement (2:49)
Teaching an Inclusive Class (60:03)
Yoga Retreats (10:26)
Yoga Styles (7:34)
Yoga in the Workplace (7:49)

Yoga Anatomy with Edge Alum Insights

STEP FIVE
Anatomy - Cardiovascular System: Asana and Meditation (59:43)
Anatomy - Chakras: The Energetic Body (59:22)
Anatomy - Circulatory: Asana and Meditation (21:18)
Anatomy - Digestive System: Asana and Meditation (46:05)
Anatomy - Endocrine System: Asana and Meditation (31:38)
Anatomy - Integumentary System: Asana and Meditation (32:46)
Anatomy - Lymphatic System: Asana and Meditation (59:43)
Anatomy - Muscular System: Asana and Meditation (34:20)
Anatomy - Nervous and Mindful Living: Asana and Meditation (24:26)
Word Bank
Anatomy - Reproductive System: Asana and Meditation (28:42)
Anatomy - Respiratory System: Asana and Pranayama (31:03)
Anatomy - Skeletal System: Asana and Meditation (39:49)
Anatomy - Urinary and Bandhas: Asana and Meditation (26:04)
Anatomy - Yoga and Immunity (30:26)

Expanding the Path of Advanced Yoga Study

300-hour Workbook
Syllabus

Everyday Ayurveda for Modern Wellness Living

Ayurveda
Ayurveda Fundamentals
Ayurveda: About the Doshas (21:19)
Ayurveda: How to Take the Quiz (40:56)
Ayurveda and Scope of Practice (30:12)
Ayurveda Part I (73:19)
Ayurveda Part II (121:26)
Ayurveda Part III (78:37)
Ayurveda and Humanities Chat (61:41)
Ayurveda: Digestive System (57:53)

Live Lab Series

Live Meditation: Love Yourself (19:49)
Live Meditation: Purpose (14:46)
Live Meditation: Bergamot Beaches (11:36)
Meditation (53:56)
Meditation Techniques (41:59)
Sound Bowls with Linda (29:22)
Quieting the Mind with Meditation (9:26)
Anatomy Corpse and Bridge (58:45)
Anatomy of Mindful Living (58:55)
Anatomy of Savasana (51:55)
Anatomy of Sukhasana (56:48)
Jen's Cliff Notes: Cardiovascular (61:37)
Subtle Body and Beyond, Jen (62:34)
Meditation Techniques (40:58)

Community Practice Sessions

Effective Cueing (33:36)
Ethics (118:22)
Who Shows Up to Class (90:52)
Benefits and Contraindications of Yoga (31:26)
Effective Cueing: The Foundation of Teaching (65:41)
Teaching Tips (16:34)
The To Do's & Not To Do's (58:04)
Types of Asana (28:07)
Yoga Through the Ages (57:04)
Modifications and Props (46:37)
Chakras with Joey (49:26)
Cues vs. Qualities (55:56)
Historical Figures and Yogic Times (53:39)
Anatomy of Asana (63:03)
The Business of Yoga (52:47)
Adjusting the Asanas (75:29)
Unpacking Asana (21:41)
Retreat Bootcamp (66:49)

The Science and Practice of Heated Yoga Environments

Blending Yoga and Pilates for Functional Strength

Group Fitness Leadership and Teaching Essentials

Cues & Qualities
Qualities of Movement
How Students Learn
Who Comes to Class?
Sustainability of the Instructor
Welcome Letter
Top Ten Teaching Tips
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12

Supporting Pregnancy Through Mindful Movement

Welcome!
Required Reading
Manual for Prenatal Asana
Rachel's Class
Understanding the Pregnant Practitioner
Developing a Supportive Network
Yoga Asana for the First Trimester
Yoga for the Second Trimester
Yoga for the Third Trimester
Yoga for Labor & Partner Prenatal Yoga
Postnatal Yoga
Mommy & Baby Yoga
Yoga Nidra & Other Relaxation Techniques
Sequencing and Sankalpa for First Trimester
Sequencing and Sankalpa for Second Trimester
Sequencing and Sankalpa for Third Trimester
Sequencing and Sankalpa for Partner Prenatal Yoga
Sequencing and Sankalpa for Postnatal Yoga
Anatomy & Physiology of the Pregnant Body
Subtle Body Anatomy of the Pregnant Body
Ayurveda and Stages of Pregnancy
Applying the 8 Limbs to Pregnancy
Creating a Sangha
Ethics for Prenatal Yoga Teachers
Observing Teaching
Practice Teaching Ten Classes Practicum (10 hours)
Practice Teaching Post Graduation (30 hours)
Prenatal Yoga 101 by Michelle Rae Sobi

Guided Prenatal Practice Library

Lesson I Video (1:32)
Lesson 2 Video (5:26)
Lesson 3 Video (5:24)
Lesson 4 Video (8:54)
Lesson 5 Video (6:53)
Lesson 6 Video (3:33)
Lesson 7 Video (7:53)
Lesson 8 Video (6:24)
Lesson 9 Video (9:04)
Lesson 10 Video (5:37)
Lesson 11 Video (7:06)
Lesson 12 Video (3:53)
Lesson 13 Video (7:24)
Class Plan for Video 1 (33:53)
Class Plan for Video 2 (14:05)
Class Plan for Video 3
Class Plan for Video 4
Class Plan for Video 5
Yama Dee Second Trimester (55:27)

Barre-Inspired Yoga for Stability and Grace

Core Principles of Ayurvedic Health and Balance

Advanced Ayurvedic Lifestyle Exploration

Breaking Down the Dosha: Vata
Breaking Down the Dosha: Pitta
Breaking Down the Dosha: Kapha
The Golden Milk of Ayurveda
Yoga Sequence: Pitta Dosha
Yoga Sequence: Vata Dosha
Yoga Sequence: Kapha Dosha
What does the World Health Organization say about Ayurveda?
The Daily Routine (32:13)
Ayurveda Bootcamp (42:50)
Unpacking Pancha Karma (39:58)
FoodStuffs for the Dosha (2:07)
Intro to Bandhas
Demystifying the Chakras
All About Balance: Bramacharya
Building Prana, Tejas and Ojas
The Thinker of the Thoughts
Dr. David Frawley on Ayurvedic Psychology
The Magic
Ayurvedic Diet for Health
Ayurvedic Nutrition with Dr. Suhas

Nourishing the Body Through Ayurvedic Nutrition

Part I - Overview
Part II - Doshas (21:19)
Part III - Food Prep Day (16:05)
About Foodstuffs (17:42)

Exploring the Body Systems that Support Movement

Skeletal
Muscular
Nervous
Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Lymphatic
Respiratory
Digestive
Urinary
Reproductive
The Body Systems

Practical Insights for Leading Confident Classes

Top Ten Teaching Tips
Sustainability of the Instructor
Cues & Qualities
Qualities of Movement
How Students Learn
Who Comes to Class?

Building an Authentic Wellness Brand Presence

What is your message?
DIY vs Hiring a Bookkeeper
Work/Life Balance
Navigating between Should's and Could's
Creating a Roadmap
How to Represent
Assessing Your Rates
Legalese
Choose Your Platform
Business Mindset
Basic Company Info
Get Social!
The Nitty Gritty

A Six-Week Journey into Daily Mindfulness Practice

Six Mindful Weeks Workbook
What to Expect
Week One
Week Two (12:49)
Week Three (6:33)
Week Four (2:35)
Week Five (17:42)
Week Six (5:15)

Trauma-Informed Yoga for Children

Our Program (0:55)
Required Reading (8:48)
Course Overview (28:35)
Download the Manual
Sample Yoga Class (29:33)
General Background in the Specialty Area – 12 Hours
Schedule
Techniques, Training and Practice – 20 Hours
Teaching Methodology – 15 Hours
Anatomy and Physiology – 10 Hours
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – 12 Hours
Practicum – 18 Hours
Practicum Elective - 8 Hours Teach One Another

Core Principles of Teaching Yoga to Children

Standards
Yoga Stories (9:58)
SEL Informed (30:59)
General Background in the Specialty Area – 12 Hours
Introducing Your Trainers (10:08)
Standards
Yoga Stories (9:58)
SEL Informed (30:59)
General Background in the Specialty Area – 12 Hours
Introducing Your Trainers (10:08)
Anatomy and Physiology – 10 Hours (2:00)
Practicum (3:48)
Practicum - 18 Hours

Creative Arts and Mindful Expression for Youth

Create a Class
Games (1:28)
Yoga Snippets (4:39)
Teaching Methodology – 15 Hours
Create a Class
Do's and Don'ts
Assessment of Knowledge
Ethics
Class Guidelines
Techniques, Training and Practice – 20 Hours
BONUS: Meditation Scripts
BONUS: Storytime Yoga (29:31)
BONUS: Yoga Story Samples

Teaching by Age Group: Developmentally Informed Teaching Strategies

Practicum PreK-K
Practicum Grades: 1-5
Practicum Grades: 6-8
Practicum Grades: 9-12
Practicum Elective - 8 Hours
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers – 12 Hours
The Whole-Brain Child Workbook (3:54)
The Whole-Brain Child Review (25:07)

Studio Reflections and Teaching Insights

The YTT Video (50:29)
SCW Conference (58:25)
Club Industry Trailer (1:03)

Practice Sessions with Edge Alum Siera

Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five
Day Six
Day Seven
Day Eight
Day Nine
Day Ten
Day Eleven
Day Twelve
Day Thirteen
Day Fourteen
Day Fifteen
Day Sixteen
Day Seventeen
Day Eighteen
Day Nineteen
Day Twenty
Siera's Bio

Understanding Prop Use in Gentle Practices

Props for Yin
Props: Restorative Yoga FAQs (12:35)
Props for Yin
Props: Restorative Yoga FAQs (12:35)
Props for Yin
Props: Restorative Yoga FAQs (12:35)
BONUS: Fall Into Stillness

The Art of Stillness and Deep Release

Welcome
Soothe the Spine
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga
Asana
Melting Heart
Ankle Stretch
Bananasana
Bridge
Butterfly
Half Butterfly
Cat Pulling Its Tail
Caterpillar
Child's Pose
Dangling
Deer
Dragon
Frog
Happy Baby
Reclining Twists
Saddle
Shoelace
Snail
Sphinx and Seal
Square
Squat
Straddle
Swan and Sleeping Swan
Toe Squat
Shavasana
Upper Body

Chair Yoga

About the Program
Class Snippets
Where to Offer Chair Yoga
Standing Postures (40:50)
Seated Postures (50:21)
More Postures (33:48)
Special Population Sequences
Kids Yoga Chair Yoga
Corporate Chair Yoga
Cues, Modifications & Qualities.
Certification
Chair Yoga with Kim Lesson 1 (76:27)
Chair Chat with Kim Lesson 1 (33:07)
Chair Yoga and Chat with Kim Lesson 2 (114:01)
Chair Yoga with Kim Lesson 3 (63:28)
Chair Yoga with Kim Lesson 4 (56:37)
Take a Seat with Michelle

Introducing the Wisdom of Ayurvedic Living

Welcome Letter
Required Reading
Recommended Reading
Ayurveda & Pancha Karma 101 (39:58)
Dr. David Frawley
The Basics
The Dosha Quiz

Sound Meditation

About the Program
Chakras 101
Instruments
Required Reading
Schedule
Record or Perform
Thread it Together
Petition for Graduation

Foundational Texts for Sound Meditation Study

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12

Exploring Chakra-Informed Movement Practices

Root
Sacral
Solar Plexus
Heart
Throat
Third Eye
Crown
The Seven Main Chakras

Faith and Mindful Movement

Our Intention
The Foundation
Perceptions
Diving Deeper
Question the Path
Book Club for Hours
The Screwtape Letters

Dynamic Sequencing for Strength and Vitality

Introduction
Lesson One (54:59)
Lesson Two
Lesson Three
Lesson Four
Lesson Five
Lesson Six
Lesson Seven
Lesson Eight
Lesson Nine
Lesson Ten
Lesson Eleven
Lesson Twelve
Lesson Thirteen
Lesson Fourteen
Lesson Fifteen
Lesson Sixteen
Lesson Seventeen
Lesson Eighteen
Lesson Nineteen
Lesson Twenty

Yoga Retreat Specialist

Yoga Retreat Bootcamp
Choose a Venue
Cash on Hand
How Many Nights?
Drive or Fly?
Meals
Insurance
What to Bring
How to Market
Bring a Friend
Legalese
Yoga Nidra Podcast
Tips on Yoga Retreats
Worksheet
Poolside Yoga (4:28)

#21 Ardha-Kurmasana

Half Tortoise

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