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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
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Prana
(Breath)
- rhythmic control of breath
- ujjayi, helps expand chest and lungs to capacity
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Vinyasa
(Flow)
- “nyasa” – to place, “vi” – in a special way
- a flow of yoga asanas connected with eachother through breath
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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
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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
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Alignment and Safety
- be precise and concise with descriptions
- know students levels
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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
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Establish Rhythm
- predictability – students can rely on rhythmic breathing and pose cues
- continuity and consistency of rhythm and flow
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Set Students Up for Success
sequence the class so they achieve new heights in their practice and lives
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Have Fun
don't take yourself too seriously
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