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Learning Modalities

Inspiration
What are Learning Modalities?
What type of learner are you? Let's find out!

Anatomy & Physiology

Inspiration
Welcome to Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology Overview (16:46)
Module 1 | Body Talk | Overview
Module 2 | The Best Pose Is The Next Pose | Overview
Module 3 | Put Some Muscle Into It | Overview
Module 4 | Keeping It Real | Overview
Mentorship Program (2:42)

Anatomy | Module 1 | Body Talk

Inspiration
All Systems Go! | Reference Notes
All Systems Go! | Lecture (66:00)
Bare Bones | Reference Notes
The Bone Song (8:17)
Bare Bones | Lecture (72:38)
Joint Ventures | Reference Notes
Joint Ventures | Lecture (51:01)
Module 1 | Quiz
Yoga Practice | Guided Relaxation with Nancy Frohlick (30 minutes)

Housekeeping

Notification Settings

Anatomy | Module 2 | The Best Pose Is The Next Pose

Inspiration
Plane & Simple? | Reference Notes
Plane & Simple? | Lecture (52:05)
Motion is the Lotion | Reference Notes
Motion is the Lotion | Lecture (76:29)
Module 2 | Quiz

Anatomy | Module 3 | Put Some Muscle Into It

Inspiration
Introduction | Muscle Matters
Muscle Matters | Lecture (54:11)
Upper Body Muscles | Reference Notes
Upper Body Muscles | Lecture (62:06)
Rotator Cuff Muscles | Reference Notes
Rotator Cuff Muscles | Lecture (35:17)
Arm Muscles | Reference Notes
Arm Muscles | Lecture (26:55)
Pelvis & Abdominal Muscles | Reference Notes
Pelvis & Abdominal Muscles | Lecture (42:47)
Leg Muscles | Reference Notes
Leg Muscles | Lecture (47:50)
Module 3 | Quiz
Yoga Practice | Hatha for Stability with Juan Villegas (45 minutes)

Anatomy | Module 4 | Keeping It Real

Inspiration
Stretch & Strengthen | Reference Notes
Stretch & Strengthen | Lecture (56:09)
Understanding Injury & Pain | Reference Notes
Understanding Injury & Pain | Lecture (55:41)
Common Injuries & Pain Conditions | Reference Notes
Common Injuries & Pain Conditions | Lecture (56:52)
Module 4 | Quiz
Yoga Practice | Stretch & Strengthen Hatha with Angela Inglis (30 minutes)

History of Yoga

Inspiration
History of Yoga | Lecture | Teacher: Mark Atherton (33:34)
General History
A Short History of Yoga
Historic Timeline
The Bhagavad Gita
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Despair
Chapter 2: The Practice of Yoga
Yoga's Arrival in the Western World
History of Yoga | Quiz
Practice Class | Awaken the Body Hatha with Mark Atherton (55 minutes)

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Styles of Yoga

Inspiration
Styles of Yoga | Lecture | Teacher: Mark Atherton (22:06)
Paths of Yoga
Modern Styles of Hatha Yoga (Ashtanga | Hatha | Iyengar | Kripalu | Yoga Nidra | Kundalini | Sivananda | Viniyoga | Vinyasa)
Prenatal Yoga
The Difference Between Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga
Styles of Yoga | Quiz
Hatha Foundations 1,2,3 with Angela Inglis (90 minutes)

Student Check-In 1

Questions | Comments | Sharing

Yoga Philosophy

Inspiration
Yoga Philosophy | Lecture | Teacher: Juan Villegas (35:19)
Patanjali
The Yoga Sutras
The 8 Limbs of Yoga
Limb 1 | Yama: Restraint
Limb 2 | Niyama: Observances
Limb 3 | Asana: Posture
Limb 4 | Pranayama: Breath Control
Limb 5 | Pratyahara: Sense Withdrawal
Limb 6 | Dharana: Concentration
Limb 7 | Dhyana: Meditative Absorption
Limb 8 | Samadhi: Pure Consciousness
Yoga Philosophy | Quiz
Reflection | Incorporating the Yamas & Niyamas

Workshop | Restorative Yoga | Teacher: Mark Atherton

Inspiration
What is Restorative Yoga?
Parasympathetic & Sympathetic Nervous Systems
Restorative Yoga | Workshop (15:28)
Practice Class | Pure Bliss Restorative with Emily Kane (60 minutes)

Text Reading | The Miracle of Mindfulness

Chapter 1

Pranayama

Inspiration
Pranayama | Lecture | Teacher: Angela Inglis (76:14)
What is Pranayama?
The Parts of the Breath | Puraka, Rechaka, Kumbhaka
Prana | Apana | Agni
Ujjayi Breath
Yogic Breathing
2 Cooling Breaths
Bhramari 'Bee" Breathing
Bhastrika 'Bellows Breath'
Kapalabhati
Breath of Joy
Nadis (The Channels)
Nadi Shodhana
Anuloma Viloma
Pranayama | Quiz

Drishti

Inspiration
Drishti | Lecture | Teacher: Angela Inglis (16:53)
What is Drishti?

Bandhas

Inspiration
Bandhas | Lecture | Teacher: Juan Villegas (15:55)
What are Bandhas?
Jalandhara Bandha (Neck or Throat Lock)
Uddiyana Bandha (Abdominal Grip)
Mula Bandha (Root Lock)
Maha Bandha (Great Lock)
Hasta Bandha (Hand) | Pada Bandha (Foot)
Bandhas | Quiz

Meditation

Inspiration
Meditation | Lecture | Teacher: Mark Atherton (55:29)
What is Meditation?
Meditation on the Breath & Breath Sensations
Counting Zazen
Calm | Smile
Ho'Oponopono
Shikantaze
Soft Belly
Cloud Salutation (A Meditative Movement Practice)
Create & Cultivate a Meditation Practice
Meditation | Quiz
Practice Assignment | Create a Meditation Script
Practice Class | Meditation to Calm the Mind with Mark Atherton (20 minutes)

Text Reading | The Miracle of Mindfulness

Chapter 2, 3 & 4

Workshop | Yin Yoga | Teacher: Mark Atherton

Inspiration
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga | Workshop (12:34)
Practice Class | Letting Go Yin with Andrea Nacey (40 minutes)

Student Check-In 2

Questions | Comments | Sharing
Reminder: Do you need Lifetime Access?

Meditation Challenge

8 Days of Meditation

Sanskrit

Inspiration
Sanskrit Pronunciation | Lecture | Teacher: Angela Inglis & Mark Atherton (57:28)
Sanskrit | Audio Pronunciation Guide | Teacher: Angela Inglis
Sanskrit to English Translations

Chanting

Inspiration
Chanting | Lecture | Teacher: Mark Atherton (15:21)
What is Kirtan?
The Yoga Sutras Chanted
Om (AUM)
Gayatri Mantra
Chakra Mantras
Other Common Mantras
Use of Mantra in your Practicum Teaching Exam

Mudras

Inspiration
Mudras | Lecture | Teacher Juan Villegas (11:45)
What are Mudras?
Lotus Mudra
Namaste | Anjali Mudra
Jnana or Dhyana Mudra
Dhyani Mudra
Ksepana Mudra

Chakras

Inspiration
Chakras | Lecture | Teacher: Nancy Frohlick (30:03)
Chakras | Quick Reference Guide
1st Chakra | Muladhara (Root)
2nd Chakra | Svadhisthana (Sacral)
3rd Chakra | Manipura Chakra (Solar Plexus)
4th Chakra | Anahata (Heart)
5th Chakra | Vishuddha (Throat)
6th Chakra | Ajna (Third Eye)
7th Chakra | Sahaswara (Crown)
Are Your Chakras Open or Closed? Let's Find Out
Chakras | Quiz
Practice Class | Root Chakra Hatha with Andrea Nacey
Practice Assignment | Chakra Flow

Kriyas

Inspiration
Kriyas | Lecture | Teacher: Angela Inglis (7:44)
Yogic Kriyas
Dhauti
Basti
Neti
Tratak
Nauli
Shanka-Prakshalan
Kapalabhati

Ayurveda

Inspiration
Ayurveda | Lecture | Teacher: Angela Inglis (39:24)
What is Ayurveda?
The History of Ayurveda
The 3 Doshas
Vata Dosha
Pitta Dosha
Kapha Dosha
Let's Determine Your Dosha!

Mandalas

Inspiration
What are Mandalas?
Art Therapy Assignment | Mandalas

Text Reading | The Miracle of Mindfulness

Chapters 5 & 6

Asana | The Poses (Section 1 of 3)

Inspiration
Asana | The Postures Overview
Easy Pose | Reference Notes
Easy Pose | Tutorial (5:55)
Child's Pose | Reference Notes
Child's Pose | Tutorial (10:37)
Corpse Pose | Reference Notes
Corpse Pose | Tutorial (10:35)
Mountain Pose | Reference Notes
Mountain Pose | Tutorial (7:25)
Standing Forward Fold Pose | Reference Notes
Standing Forward Fold Pose | Tutorial (8:24)
Chair Pose | Reference Notes
Chair Pose | Tutorial (9:27)
Warrior II Pose | Reference Notes
Warrior II Pose | Tutorial (8:50)
Extended Side Angle Pose | Reference Notes
Extended Side Angle Pose | Tutorial (7:28)
Triangle Pose | Reference Notes
Triangle Pose | Tutorial (8:17)
Half Moon Pose | Reference Notes
Half Moon Pose | Tutorial (9:48)
Tree Pose | Reference Notes
Tree Pose | Tutorial (9:18)
Standing Wide-Legged Forward Fold | Reference Notes
Standing Wide-Legged Forward Fold | Tutorial (9:28)
Eagle Pose | Reference Notes
Eagle Pose | Tutorial (9:07)
Warrior III Pose | Reference Notes
Warrior III Pose | Tutorial (10:35)
Standing Splits Pose | Reference Notes
Standing Splits Pose | Tutorial (8:40)
Warrior I Pose | Reference Notes
Warrior I Pose | Tutorial (10:04)
High Lunge Pose | Reference Notes
High Lunge Pose | Tutorial (9:04)
Dancer Pose | Reference Notes
Dancer Pose | Tutorial (10:07)
Pyramid Pose | Reference Notes
Pyramid Pose | Tutorial (7:58)
Revolved Side Angle Pose | Reference Notes
Revolved Side Angle Pose | Tutorial (8:07)
Revolved Triangle Pose | Reference Notes
Revolved Triangle Pose | Tutorial (6:55)
Dolphin Pose | Reference Notes
Dolphin Pose | Tutorial (8:15)
Asana Section 1 | Complete

Student Check-In 3

Questions | Comments | Sharing

Asana | Assisting & Adjusting

Inspiration
Assisting & Adjusting | Lecture | Teacher: Emily Kane (41:40)
Compression vs. Tension
Introduction to Assisting & Adjusting
Assists: Verbal
Assists: Hands-On
The 3 C's (Compassion | Clarity | Confidence)
Know Your Student
Know the Asana
Asking Permission
Types of Physical Touch
Steps to Providing Hands-On Assists
Ask: What is My Intention in Offering the Assist?
Keep Students Centered & Stable
While in the Assist - What Happens?
Protecting Your Body
Yoga Props (What are they?) | Video Tutorial (9:14)
The Tools (Yoga Props)
When Not to Assist
Reminders
Practice & Analyze | Inner Strength Vinyasa with Emily Kane

Your Practicum | A Sneak Peek

Practicum Criteria
Sample Practicum Video | Student Dianne Riddell (54:21)

Asana | The Poses (Section 2 of 3)

Inspiration
Overview
Cat Pose | Reference Notes
Cat Pose | Tutorial (8:28)
Cow Pose | Reference Notes
Cow Pose | Tutorial (7:19)
Dolphin Plank Pose | Reference Notes
Dolphin Plank Pose | Tutorial (8:09)
Cobra Pose | Reference Notes
Cobra Pose | Tutorial (8:20)
Plank Pose | Reference Notes
Plank Pose | Tutorial (8:42)
Four Limbed Staff Pose | Reference Notes
Four Limbed Staff Pose | Tutorial (10:03)
Upward Facing Dog Pose | Reference Notes
Upward Facing Dog Pose | Tutorial (7:59)
Downward Facing Dog Pose | Reference Notes
Downward Facing Dog Pose | Tutorial (7:02)
Garland Pose | Reference Notes
Garland Pose | Tutorial (9:37)
Pigeon Pose | Reference Notes
Pigeon Pose | Tutorial (8:01)
Boat Pose | Reference Notes
Boat Pose | Tutorial (5:46)
Side Plank Pose | Reference Notes
Side Plank Pose | Tutorial (8:08)
Sphinx Pose | Reference Notes
Sphinx Pose | Tutorial (7:01)
Locust Pose | Reference Notes
Locust Pose | Tutorial (7:35)
Bow Pose | Reference Notes
Bow Pose | Tutorial (7:28)
Camel Pose | Reference Notes
Camel Pose | Tutorial (8:51)
Bridge Pose | Reference Notes
Bridge Pose | Tutorial (8:57)
Fish Pose | Reference Notes
Fish Pose | Tutorial (12:10)
Asana Section 2 | Complete
Practice Class | Practicum Sample Class with Louisa Harris (57:28)

Asana | Methodology & Sequencing

Inspiration
Sequencing for Your 200 Hour Practicum | Lecture | Teachers: Nancy Frohlick & Juan Villegas (20:26)
Methodology & Sequencing | Lecture | Teachers: Nancy Frohlick & Juan Villegas (49:46)
Sequencing (How To)
Elements of a Yoga Class
Tools to Sequence Classes
The Use of Language
"Crutch" Phrases
Complementary Actions
Linking Language
Anatomical Cueing
The Key to Confidence
Silence as a Teaching Tool
Strategies for Silence
Practice & Analyze | Mindful Vinyasa with Nancy Frohlick

Text Reading | The Miracle of Mindfulness

Chapters 7 & Exercises in Mindfulness

Asana | The Poses (Section 3 of 3)

Inspiration
Overview
Staff Pose | Reference Notes
Staff Pose | Tutorial (7:54)
Head to Knee Forward Fold Pose | Reference Notes
Head to Knee Forward Fold Pose | Tutorial (7:33)
Marichi I Pose | Reference Notes
Marichi I Pose | Tutorial (7:08)
Seated Forward Fold Pose | Reference Notes
Seated Forward Fold Pose | Tutorial (8:58)
Yoga Mudra Pose | Reference Notes
Yoga Mudra Pose | Tutorial (6:02)
Butterfly Pose | Reference Notes
Butterfly Pose | Tutorial (8:00)
Simple Twist Pose | Reference Notes
Simple Twist Pose | Tutorial (6:32)
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose | Reference Notes
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose | Tutorial (8:15)
Cow Face Pose | Reference Notes
Cow Face Pose | Tutorial (9:49)
Shoulder Stand Pose | Reference Notes
Shoulder Stand Pose | Tutorial (13:24)
Plow Pose | Reference Notes
Plow Pose | Tutorial (10:04)
Reclining Hand to Big Toe Pose | Reference Notes
Reclining Hand to Big Toe Pose | Tutorial (14:27)
1 Knee Twist Pose | Reference Notes
1 Knee Twist Pose | Tutorial (9:15)
2 Knee Twist Pose | Reference Notes
2 Knee Twist Pose | Tutorial (10:33)
Happy Baby Pose | Reference Notes
Happy Baby Pose | Tutorial (9:51)
Asana Section 3 | Complete

Ethics & Authenticity

Inspiration
Ethics & Authenticity | Lecture | Teacher: Andrea Nacey (32:43)
Teaching Yoga: The Yamas & Niyamas in Action
Yoga Ethics: Questions & Teaching Points
Teaching Dharma
Holding Space as a Teacher
Core Concerns in Teaching Yoga
Practice Assignment | Connecting With Your Students
Practice Assignment | Holding Space
Practice Assignment | Finding Your Own Voice
Documentary | Who Owns Yoga? (48:27)

Asana | Surya Namaskara

Inspiration
Sun Salutation A | Surya Namaskara A
Elements of Sun Salutation A | Surya Namaskara A | Tutorial

Student Check-In 4

Questions | Comments | Sharing

Asana | In-Depth Modifications | Teacher: Tammy Twyne

Inspiration
Meet Tammy Twyne
How to Sukhasana
How to Downward Dog
How to Cat & Cow
How to Tree
How to Pigeon
How to Hatha
Moving Pranayama

Asana | Language & Word Choice

Inspiration
Practice Assignment | Action Command Formula
Practice Assignment | Using Synonyms
Practice Assignment | Using Juicy Adverbs

Workshop | Preparing for Your Practicum Class | Philosophy | Teachers: Angela Inglis, Mark Atherton, Juan Villegas

Inspiration
IMPORTANT | Please Read Carefully
Incorporating Philosophy into Your Teaching
Assignment 1 | Why Do You Practice & Teach Yoga?
Assignment 2 | The Yamas & Niyamas
Ahimsa In Your Own Words (25:24)
Satya In Your Own Words (9:50)
Asteya In Your Own Words (11:21)
Bramacharya In Your Own Words (11:23)
Aparigraha In Your Own Words (12:43)
Saucha In Your Own Words (10:02)
Santosha In Your Own Words (10:11)
Tapas In Your Own Words (9:17)
Svadhyaya In Your Own Words (14:12)
Ishvara Pranidhana In Your Own Words (9:51)
Assignment 3 | Choose A Theme For Your Final Sequence
Assignment 4 | Choose 3 Holistic Elements

Workshop | Preparing for Your Practicum Class | Asana | Teachers: Angela Inglis, Mark Atherton , Juan Villegas

Inspiration
Introduction to Asana Connections
Assignment 1 | Asana Connections
Asana Connections | Forward Fold (28:08)
Asana Connections | Warrior III (34:12)
Asana Connections | Cobra Pose (25:34)
Asana Connections | Bridge Pose (43:03)
Assignment 2 | Choose an Asana That Relates to Your Theme
Assignment 3 | Breaking Down the Poses
IMPORTANT | Please Read Carefully
Assignment 4 | Making a Teaching Video
Practice & Analyze | Practicum Sample Class with Helen Grice (53:41)

Workshop | Preparing for Your Practicum Class | Bringing It All Together

Inspiration
Teaching from the Heart
Assignment 1 | Study a Sequence
Assignment 2 | Design Your Final Sequence
Assignment 3 | Record Your Final Sequence
Assignment 4 | Practice Your Own Recorded Sequence
Assignment 5 | Reflect, Review, Feedback
Practice & Analyze | Practicum Sample with Sara D'Andrea (60:45)

Housekeeping

Certificate Settings
Don't Forget: Do you need Lifetime Access?

Final Written Exam (40 marks)

Protocol | Expectations
Final Written Exam - Multiple Choice Quiz

Practicum Teaching Exam (Pass | Fail)

The Importance of Your Practicum | Teacher: Nancy Frohlick (3:27)
Everything Practicum Podcast with Nancy Frohlick
Protocol | Expectations
Step 1 | Review Practicum Criteria and Lecture (41:18)
Step 2 | Written Flow Submission
"How To" Tutorial on Filming Your Practicum (14:19)
"How To" Setting Up Your Device (3:35)
Sample Practicum Class | Alumnus Siobhan Kennedy (29:59)
Step 3 | Practicum Video Class Submission
What are the "Next Steps"? (3:04)

The Business of Yoga

GOYA | Global Online Yoga Association
UK Students | CIMPSA
Yoga Insurance Providers
Sample Liability Waiver
300 Hour Advanced | Level 2

Closing

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Resources for New Teachers

Tutorial | Taking Your Yoga Teaching Online (19:12)
Asana | 6 Sample Sequences
Asana | Planes of Movement Reference
Inspiring Quotes

History of Yoga | Lecture | Teacher: Mark Atherton

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