ASANA FOUNDATIONS & THE DYNAMICS OF
BREATHING
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- Learning yoga through
the body systems.
- Studying breathing
structures of the body and their function in yoga practice.
- Learning to balance
organ support and skeletal structure in asana.
- Applying relevant
information from anatomy, physiology and kinesiology.
- Experiencing the
developmental origins of natural movement that underlie
the yogic process.
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YOGA ANATOMY, PHILOSOPHY AND PEDAGOGY
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The Yogic Body |
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- The driving forces
and organizing principles of the
Vayus, Bandhas, Chakras, Koshas, Nadis and Kundalini
– as well as the Ayurvedic Model of Health Through
Balance.
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Theoretical Foundations |
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- Understanding the
philosophical systems of yoga.
- Purusha, Prakrti
and the Sankhya system.
- Patanjali’s Eight
Limbs.
- Principles underlying
Yogic Breathing Techniques and Meditation Practices.
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Principles of Learning and Teaching |
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- Ethics & Professional
Standards.
- Educational Philosophy
& Self-Care.
- Yoga & Your
Community.
- The Art of Sequencing
& Tracking Flow Through the Body.
- Guidance & Practice
With Observation, Demonstration & Instruction.
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THERAPEUTICS &
ADJUSTMENTS
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Principles of Adjustment
and Touch |
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- Addressing imbalances
in muscular and organ tone.
- Breathing patterns
underlying postural tone.
- Common problems
with the knees, pelvis and spine, shoulders, head and
neck.
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Props & Restorative |
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- Supporting the transformation
with a deep understanding of Savasana and Yoga Nidra (Tantric
rest).
- Philosophy and techniques
for using props.
- Specific issues
and approaches to restorative yoga practice.
- Women and yoga.
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