THE ART & SKILL OF TEACHING POWER YOGA
A Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Program – 30 CEUs
What is Power Yoga Anyway?
Power yoga uses the physical practice as a tool for transformation –
leading to more mindfulness and self-awareness.
The rise of power yoga in recent years has attracted many individuals seeking to teach this dynamic and physical style of yoga.
However, there is often a misconception about what a power yoga practice entails, and some yoga instructors are teaching this style of yoga without undergoing proper training.
As a teacher ask yourself:
Would you teach an Ashtanga style class without training in Ashtanga?
Would you teach an Iyengar style practice without training in Iyengar yoga?
Yes, power yoga is an athletic form of yoga that emphasizes strength, flexibility, and stamina.
However, leading a power yoga class does not mean a fitness only based yoga practice. And this is where some often go wrong.
The emphasis on power and intensity can overshadow the core principle of power yoga: everything you do on your mat should help you with everything you do off your mat.
Power yoga integrates philosophical principles into the practice in a way that is relevant in today’s modern world.
The physical practice is based on creating balance and accessibility for most.
It’s not a ‘fast flow’, it’s not ‘advanced only’, and it certainly is not an ‘exercise’ only practice.
In this course you will learn exactly what power yoga is, and how to teach it with confidence and care.
This course is specifically for yoga teachers who already hold a certification of at least 200-hours, but not in the power yoga style.
Upon completion you will receive 30 Yoga Alliance CEUs. There is no deadline to meet the requirements.
Access to the course materials never expire!
Lyn has been teaching power yoga since the late 90s. She has had the honor of studying with both Bryan Kest and Baron Baptiste – the originators of the power yoga style.
This course includes:
-the core principles of power yoga
-what it means when we say ‘power yoga’ (and what it doesn’t mean)
-the sequencing formula for a power yoga class
-a 90-minute standard power yoga sequence
-‘Asana Workbook’ used for the LKPY 200-hour training that includes every pose in the power yoga sequence along with details on how to transition between poses
-audio tutorials
-10 mini audio practices (1 for each section of the sequence)
-how to cue an all levels power yoga class
-how to convert the 90-minute sequence into a 60 or 75-minute power yoga sequence
(includes sequence outlines)
-using inclusive language
-the importance of transitions
-the importance of repetition
-how to hold your students attention with your words
-5 prerecorded live yoga classes with Lyn
-you will learn how to lead your students through a well-rounded, thoughtful, and safe practice