Diving into Asana 50hr Modules
Diving into Asana was born from having to mentor many students returning from a 200hr Teacher Training who learned very little about how to teach an asana class. Having taught trainings for eight years with Yogaworks, it’s understandable that 200 hours is difficult to dive deep into the nuts and bolts of teaching. So we’ve created 50hr modules in order to dive deeper into topics we feel are most important to learn as a Yoga Teacher & as a student who desires to deepen their practice.
Diving into Externally Rotated Standing Poses & Surya Namaskar A
- Explore nuances between the traditional standing poses and how they provide a blueprint for all poses moving forward.
- Understanding the foundation first.
- Dive into the mythology behind each asana as we explore a brief introduction into the Yoga Sutras.
- Learn how to sequence in a thoughtful and creative way.
Asana focus in Module 1:
Tadasana- (Mountain Pose)
Uttanasana- (Standing Forward Fold)
Urdvha hastasana- (Upward Salute)
Virabhadrasana 2- (Warrior 2)
Trikonasana- (Triangle Pose)
Utthita Parsvakonasana- (Side Angle Pose)
Ardha Chandrasana- (Half Moon Pose)
Vrksasana- (Tree Pose)
Parighasana- (Gate Pose)
Malasana- (Garland Pose)
Adho Mukha Svanasana- (Downward Facing Dog)
Chaturanga Dandasana- (Four-Limbed Staff Pose)
Diving into Neutral Standing Poses, Surya B & Backbends
- Apply what you learn from Module 1 as we move into the intricate nature of backbends.
- Continue diving into the mythology behind each asana.
- Begin reading the Yoga Sutras more in-depth.
- Continue learning our tried-and-tested formula for creative sequencing.
- Learn modifications and variations for each pose.
Asana focus in Module 2:
- Virabhadrasana 1- (Warrior 1)
- Anjaneyasana- (High Lunge)
- Parsvottanasana- (Pyramid Pose)
- Virabhadrasana 3- (Warrior 3)
- Garudasana- (Eagle Pose)
- Uttitha Hasta Padangustasana- (Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose)
- Urdva Mukha Svanasana- (Upward Facing Dog)
- Bujangasana- (Cobra Pose)
- Salabhasana- (Locust Pose)
- Ustrasana- (Camel Pose)
- Danurasana- (Upward Facing Bow Pose)
- Setu-bandha Sarvangasana- (Shoulder Stand)
- Vinyasa transition
Diving into Inversions and Twists
- Apply what you learn from Module 1 & 2 as we move into the playful nature of Inversions and Twists.
- Continue diving into the mythology behind each asana.
- Break down the 8 Limbs of Yoga from the Yoga Sutras.
- Begin studying the Chakras, Vayus and Koshas.
- Continue learning our tried-and-tested formula for creative sequencing.
- Learn modifications and variations for each pose.
Asana focus in Module 3:
- Ardha Pincha Mayurasana- (Dolphin Pose)
- Uttana Shishosana- (Puppy Dog on the wall)
- Sirsasana- (Headstand)
- Adho Mukha Vrksasana- (Handstand)
- Pincha Mayurasana- (Forearm Balance)
- Salamba Sarvangasana- (Shoulderstand)
- Parivrtta Trikonasana- (Rotated Triangle Pose)
- Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana- (Rotated Half Moon Pose)
- Parivrtta Parsvakonasana- (Rotated Side Angle Pose)
- Marichyasana- (Sage Twist Pose)
- Matsyandrasana- (Lord of the Fishes Pose)
- Jathara Parivartanasana- (Revolved Abdomen Pose)
- Supine twists+ other supine poses
Diving into Arm Balances and Seated Poses
- Apply what you learn from Module 1 & 2 &/or 3 as we move into the challenging nature of arm balances and the calming nature of seated poses.
- Learn modifications and variations for each pose.
- Continue diving into the mythology behind each asana.
- Finish reading through the first 2 Pada’s and into the third of the Yoga Sutras.
- Continue studying the Chakras, Vayus and Koshas.
- Final practicum to encapsulate everything that was learned from creative sequencing.
Asana focus in Module 4:
- Vasisthasana- (Side Plank Pose)
- Lolasana- (Pendant Pose)
- Bhujapidasana- (Shoulder Pressing Pose)
- Bakasana/Kakasana- (Crane/Crow Pose)
- Parsva Bakasana- (Side Crow/Crane Pose)
- Janu Sirsasana- (Head to Knee Pose)
- Bharadvajasana 1,2,3- (Bharadvaja’s Twist)
- Dandasana- (Staff Pose)
- Paschimottanasana- (Seated Forward Fold)
- Baddha Konasana- (Bound Angle Pose)
- Kurmasana- (Tortoise Pose)
- Gomukhasana- (Cow-Face Pose)
- Balasana- (Child’s Pose)
- Virasana- (Hero Pose)
- Vajrasana- (Thunderbolt Pose)
- Sukhasana- (Easy Pose)
- Eka Pada Apanasana- (One-Legged Wind Relieving Pose)
- Supta Padangusthasana- (Reclined Big Toe Pose)
