An exploration of the Yamas and Niyamas – How to practice, teach, and live yoga’s ethical principles.

The philosophical component of yoga transforms it from a mere exercise routine into a comprehensive lifestyle. As a teacher, when you weave the philosophical component into your yoga classes, you are laying a foundation for your students to cultivate a lifelong commitment to the ancient discipline.

This is a 10-part, self-paced course. Each unit focuses on an individual Yama or Niyama. Learn how to integrate each principle into your classes using creative teaching methods and sequencing. Includes audio philosophy tutorials, prerecorded yoga practices, guided meditations, scripts for class openings, how to integrate the yama/niyama into your classes using creative sequencing and teaching methods and more! A downloadable/printable manual is included!

Included:
–a downloadable/printable course manual
–41 prerecorded yoga practices
–10 guided meditations
–audio philosophy tutorials for each principle
–journal prompts
–a sample script for a class opening on each yama/niyama that introduces the principle to students in a relevant way
–unique and creative methods to integrate each yama/niyama into class
examples:
-exploring proprioception and interoception to practice aparigraha/non-attchment
-building a class around mountain pose to practice santosha/contenment
–suggestions of how to practice each principle in professional life
–and more!

This course is unique from other peak pose sequencing courses as the focus is on how to integrate the more complicated poses directly into a power vinyasa arc style class without breaking the flow.

You will explore how to create a yoga class sequence designed around a ‘peak’ pose.

This includes the steps to breaking down the anatomical actions of a pose and determining poses with similar patterns that will help prepare the body for the more complex pose.

You will then learn the art of the teaching simple to complex method. 

This method of teaching allows you to integrate complex poses without breaking the flow of the class, while also making sure all students feel included – no matter the level of experience.

Intelligent sequencing, clear step-by-step instructions with alternatives, and basic foundation building can help prep your student’s bodies and give them the tools to grow their practice.

Included:

–how to sequence for and teach a more complex pose without straying from the power vinyasa sequencing formula

–the 5 step ‘formula’ for breaking down and pose and creating a class plan

–how to break down a complex pose – determine joint/muscular actions, energetic actions

–mini audio tutorials

–sample pose breakdowns and sequences

–two prerecorded live class class videos

–review of the power yoga sequencing formula and how to integrate building to a complex pose within those guidelines

–refining your cues and transitions

What is Power Yoga anyway?

The rise of power yoga in recent years has attracted many individuals seeking to teach this dynamic and physical style of yoga. However, a concerning trend has emerged: some yoga instructors are teaching power yoga without undergoing proper training for this specific style of yoga.

In this course you will learn what it means when we say ‘power yoga’ (and what it doesn’t mean), the core principles of power yoga, the sequencing formula (along with a sequence outline), teaching methods, and ongoing themes to apply in classes. Includes downloadable/printable manual, audio tutorials, prerecorded classes, and more!

This is not a 200-hour training program – this course is for certified yoga teachers interested in learning the art and skill of teaching power yoga!

Included:
–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