23 March 2016 | THURS 9.00-11.00 Mod 6 - ses.1
Functional Anatomy, Biomechanics and Kinesiology in the Interrelations of Asanas
· Description: Lecture and discussion on 1) how the requirements of sthira sukham asanam asks specific things of the bodymind in doing various asanas, 2) how this invites focus on specific muscular engagement, muscular release, anatomical form, and energetic action in each asana, and 3) how these specific foci are interrelated across the landscape of asanas both within and between asana families.
· Objective: To learn functional and energetic interrelations among asanas as a key source of insight in designing and guiding all styles and levels of postural yoga practices (basic, flow, power, restorative, age/condition-specific).
23 March 2016 | THURS 11.00-12.30 Mod 6 - ses.2
Subtle Energetics in the Interrelations of Asanas
· Description: Lecture and discussion on how we can develop practice maps that invoke different aspects of subtle energy, thereby informing the design of practices oriented around koshas, chakras, prana vayus, and doshas.
· Objective: To ensure participants have a basic understanding of how to translate abstract concepts of subtle energy into concrete yoga classes.
23 March 2016 | THURS 13.30-15.00 Mod 6 - ses.3
Dualisms, Mindfulness, and Somaesthetics: Is it Body & Mind, Body-Mind, or Bodymind?
· Description: Lecture and discussion on the nature of consciousness in relation to practices of embodiment, including how this relates to touch and somatics.
· Objective: To gain clarity about what one means in discussing physical practices involving consciousness and embodiment.
23 March 2016 | THURS 15.00-17.30 Mod 6 - ses.4
Refining Qualities of Touch in Tactile Cuing
· Description: Participants will be guided through a series of practical exercises designed to distill distinct qualities of touch that can convey clearer messages to students in giving tactile guidance in asana practices.
· Objective: To help participants develop more nuanced skill in touching students in ways that provide more unambiguously clear instruction and guidance in modifying postural alignment and energetic actions in asanas.
24 March 2016 | FRI 9.00-11.00 Mod 6 - ses.5
Working with Injured Students, Part I: The Lower Extremities
· Description: Lecture, discussion, and practical exploration on how to work with students in accommodating common musculoskeletal ailments, focusing on the feet planar fasciitis), ankles (inversion, eversion and high sprains), knees (tendonitis, ligament sprains and tears, replacements), and hips (bursitis, replacements)
· Objective: To prepare teachers on how to ensure that students with musculoskeletal ailments practice yoga safely.
24 March 2016 | FRI 11.00-12.30 Mod 6 - ses.6
Working with Injured Students, Part II: The Spine
· Description: Lecture, discussion, and practical exploration on how to work with students in accommodating common musculoskeletal ailments, focusing on the spine, including SI joint issues, lumbar lordosis, segmental instability, spinal stenosis, kyphosis, and scoliosis.
· Objective: To prepare teachers on how to ensure that students with musculoskeletal ailments practice yoga safely.
24 March 2016 | FRI | 13.30-15.00 Mod 6 - ses.7
Working with Injured Students, Part III: The Shoulder Girdle, Elbows, and Wrists
· Description: Lecture, discussion, and practical exploration on how to work with students in accommodating common musculoskeletal ailments, focusing on the shoulder girdle (impingement syndrome, frozen shoulder, and rotator cuff instability) elbows (tendonitis), and wrists (carpal tunnel syndrome).
· Objective: To prepare teachers on how to ensure that students with musculoskeletal ailments practice yoga safely.
24 March 2016 | FRI | 15.00-17.30 Mod 6 - ses.8
Sequencing Instructional Cues
· Description: Lecture and discussion on the effective ordering of instructional cues in guiding asana practices.
· Objective: To provide participant with a model for choosing what to say and when to say it in guiding asana practices.
24 March 2016 | FRI | 19.00-21.00 Mod 6 - ses.9
Chakra Meditation
· Description: An intensive guided meditation focusing on evoking deeper clarity of purpose in cultivating a more balanced life and approach to teaching yoga.
· Objective: To cultivate greater clarity about one’s purpose and how to embody it in daily life, practice, and teaching.
25 March 2016 | SAT | 9.00-11.00 Mod 6 - ses.10
Holistic Practice: Meditation, Pranayama, Asana, Pranayama, Meditation
· Description: A model class demonstrating one approach to holistic practice.
· Objective:
25 March 2016 | SAT | 11.00-12.30 Mod 6 - ses.11
Refined Teaching Lab, Part I: Selected Standing Asanas
· Description: In round-robin format, each participant will teach an asana and receive support guidance from all other participants and the trainer in refining his or her methods and techniques, including the appropriate balance and integration of visual demonstration, verbal cues, and tactile cues.
· Objective: To refine one’s teaching skills.
25 March 2016 | SAT | 13.30-15.00 Mod 6 - ses.12
Refined Teaching Lab, Part I: Selected Arm Support Asanas
· Description: In round-robin format, each participant will teach an asana and receive support guidance from all other participants and the trainer in refining his or her methods and techniques, including the appropriate balance and integration of visual demonstration, verbal cues, and tactile cues.
· Objective: To refine one’s teaching skills.
25 March 2016 | SAT | 15.00-17.30 Mod 6 - ses.13
Refined Teaching Lab, Part I: Selected Backbends and Twists
· Description: In round-robin format, each participant will teach an asana and receive support guidance from all other participants and the trainer in refining his or her methods and techniques, including the appropriate balance and integration of visual demonstration, verbal cues, and tactile cues.
· Objective: To refine one’s teaching skills.
26 March 2016 | SUN | 9.00-11.00 Mod 6 - ses.15
Refined Teaching Lab, Part I: Selected Seated & Supine Forward Bends and Hip Openers
· Description: In round-robin format, each participant will teach an asana and receive support guidance from all other participants and the trainer in refining his or her methods and techniques, including the appropriate balance and integration of visual demonstration, verbal cues, and tactile cues.
· Objective: To refine one’s teaching skills.
26 March 2016 | SUN | 11.00-12.30 Mod 6 - ses.16
Teaching Pranayamas, Part I: Theory
· Description: Lecture on how to guide students in ujjayi, viloma, sama vrtti, visama vritti, antara and bahya kumbhaka, kapalabhati, bastrika, and nadi shodhana pranayamas.
· Objective: To gain greater proficiency in teaching pranayama.
26 March 2016 | SUN | 13.30-15.00 Mod 6 - ses.17
Teaching Pranayama, Part II: Practice
· Description: Participants will teach pranayamas to each other in pairs.
· Objective: To gain greater proficiency in teaching pranayama.
26 March 2016 | SUN | 15.00-17.30 Mod 6 - ses.18
Teaching Meditation
· Description: A conversation on meditation and how one might best share in with others.
· Objective: To refine participants approaches to sharing meditation practices.
