10 CorePower Yoga Principles

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Asana
(Physical Yoga Postures)
- to cultivate strength, stillnesss, endurance in physical body
- intelligence in the mind
- kindness and generosity in spirit
Prana
(Breath)
- rhythmic control of breath
- ujjayi, helps expand chest and lungs to capacity
Vinyasa
(Flow)
- “nyasa” – to place, “vi” – in a special way
- a flow of yoga asanas connected with eachother through breath
Tapas
(Heat)
- “fire” that causes purification, detoxification,
- self-discipline
- accelerated detoxification through sweating
- warms the muscles allowing for safer, deeper, healing, and tension-releasing practice
Drishti and Dharana
(Gaze and Focus)
- Drishti – a point of focus held while practicing a yoga posture: facilitates physical/mental balance, concentration and non-competitiveness
- Dharana – concentration, attention, focus
Alignment and Safety
- be precise and concise with descriptions
- know students levels
Uddiyana Bandha
(Abdominal Lock)
- energetic lock, keeping life energy at center
- solid foundation, stability, balance, alignment
- diaphragm lifts into chest, abdominal organs pull towards the spine
Establish Rhythm
- predictability – students can rely on rhythmic breathing and pose cues
- continuity and consistency of rhythm and flow
Set Students Up for Success

sequence the class so they achieve new heights in their practice and lives
Have Fun

don't take yourself too seriously