Session 4

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Or by contemplating sages.
Yoga Sutra 1-37 Audio mp3
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Proper Alignment
Yoga Postures - History of Yoga Alignment Section dedicated to B.K.S Iyengar. Yoga positions known as Asana are an ancient part of spiritual worship in the art of yoga. It is a way of spiritual practice involving the mind body and soul.

Teachers should know and be able to demonstrate
properly aligned yoga postures. This class is dedicated
to a more perfect alignment when performing poses.

Methods of Choreography

Structured methods of choreography are usually intertwined with the freestyle methods of choreography. Choreography means the way the sequence and the patterns it moves in. structured methods used movements that have been predetermined in patterns and flows postures and exercises.

Choreography - Class Design


Pranayama

Pranayama the ancient art of breathing Ujjayi and Kapalabhati.



10am - 4pm

Session 5

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Or by meditating upon something of our liking that is in
harmony with the path.
Yoga Sutra 1-39 Audio mp3
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Teaching Techniques
The Art Of Cueing a yoga class - Properly guiding practitioners though various yoga poses is quite and art  and can always be improved. Commands that are spoken should be accurate  in reflection to the motion and actions being performed.

Class Objectives

Class object's is a large subject. It can cover of gross aspects of teaching and yoga class or subtle ones. Here is examples of class objectives in a carefully balanced class. Class Objectives

 

Proper Alignment
Proper alignment is discussed.

 

10am - 4pm

Session 6

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When controlling fluctuations is mastered the seer becomes one with the seen. The seen is  known and shines forth through the seer like the suns reflection on a flawless crystal. 
Yoga Sutra 1-41 Audio mp3
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Teaching Techniques

Teaching Milti-Level Yoga Classes - Practitioners fall into simple categories of beginner, intermediate and advanced. Many times they can all be in your class at the same time. This presentation allows you to teach them all.



Motivation and from Adherence - Motivating practitioners and encouraging them to return is fundamental to increasing the size of classes and the progress of participants. Combine the latest research, proven sound techniques and practitioner's needs to design the most effective cutting edge yoga class.

Pranayama

Pranayama the ancient art of breathing Ujjayi pranayama
and Uddiyana Bandha.

10am - 4pm

Session 7 - Chakra Flow

This weekend deal with the deeper aspects of yoga such as
pranayama and meditation along with special chakra practices
to balance your energy body. An interesting day that will forever change the way you think about the practice of yoga.



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Meditation removes these disturbances.
Yoga Sutra 2-11 Audio mp3



These seven aspects are self restraint, universal laws, sacred posture, regulation of breath, control and restraint of the senses, concentration and meditation. With their practice comes the eighth aspect of Yoga. This is a state of being absolutely absorbed in the source of life.
Yoga Sutra 2-29 Audio mp3

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Teaching Techniques
Pranayama breathing techniques.
Meditation asana to compliment seated posture.
Chakra meditation flow with asana.

Noon till 5 pm

Session 8 - Alignment Workshop

November Sunday 21st
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It may be possible to see the cause of suffering, but the karma 
may also be hidden, unrelated to time and the life being experienced.
Yoga Sutra 2-12 Audio mp3

We experience joy or suffering and vice or virtue as a result of Karma.
Yoga Sutra 2-14 Audio mp3


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The Essence Of Alignment
These fundamentals originated from the great teaching of Sri T. Krishnamacharya manifesting in a truly splendid expression
through B.K.S Iyengar.

Iyengar in his 75th birthday teachings mentioned fundamentals that stem from Tadasana (the Mountain Pose) and hinted at the ability to attain ultimate states in the Yoga poses. These were states of samadhi. In the practice of Yoga this is an experience where the practitioner becomes merged and absorbed in the essence of life. 



Noon till 5 pm

Session 9

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With awareness and wisdom of thought discrimination, rising impressions 
of distress, pain and suffering can suppressed before they manifest.
Yoga Sutra 2-15 Audio mp3


With this mastered one then begins vital breath exercise to control energy flow. Retentions and motions of inhalations and exhalations are involved. 
Yoga Sutra 2-49 Audio mp3


The 3 parts: inhalation, exhalation and the retentions are 
observed, the time is measured, and carefully lengthened. 
Yoga Sutra 2-50 Audio mp3


Breath becomes stable, rhythmic and natural.
Yoga Sutra 2-51 Audio mp3


Then that which covers the light is destroyed.
Yoga Sutra 2-52 Audio mp3
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Teaching Techniques
Asanas, alignment and anatomy, Teaching fundamentals,
pranayama and meditation.

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Safe adjustments. A class dedicated in presenting
some of the best yoga adjustments on the market.






10am - 4pm

Session 10

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Then future suffering can also be prevented.
Yoga Sutra 2-16 Audio mp3


In the practice of the first aspect the following is considered. Non-violence, 
honesty, non-stealing, celibacy, study of scripture and not possessing or 
consuming that which is unnecessary. These are universal laws.s
Yoga Sutra 2-30 Audio mp3


The second aspect is Niyama. This is Cleanliness and purity, contentment, 
deep spiritual faith, spiritual practice and surrender to god.
Yoga Sutra 2-32 Audio mp3
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Teaching Techniques
Asanas, alignment and anatomy, Teaching fundamentals,
pranayama and meditation.

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Chakra Meditation
Chakra meditation flow demonstrates how to move through the
Chakras with visualization techniques.

10am - 4pm

Session 11

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Pain comes from the inability to separate true self from the illusory self.
Yoga Sutra 2-17 Audio mp3
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Teaching Techniques
Asanas, alignment and anatomy, Teaching fundamentals,
pranayama and meditation.



10am - 4pm

Session 12

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The need for pleasures and the source of suffering comes from identifying with  that which is impure and not eternal. True self is pure and eternal.
Yoga Sutra 2-5 Audio mp3


Pleasure is seductive and causes deep attachments.
Yoga Sutra 2-7 Audio mp3

Hatred and resentment are related to fear and suffering. 
Yoga Sutra 2-8 Audio mp3

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Focus - Teaching Techniques
Teaches philosophy and practice of teacher qualities.

Filming Review

Teachers are filmed for the second time.



10am - 4pm

Session 13

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Even the wise and spiritually progressed have attachment to life.
Yoga Sutra 2-9 Audio mp3


The ability to perceive ones true self manifests further when the senses are controlled and the mind and consciousness reach purity. The practitioner becomes filled with joy.
Yoga Sutra 2-41 Audio mp3
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Teaching Techniques
Asanas, alignment and anatomy, Teaching fundamentals,
pranayama and meditation.




10 till 4pm