How To Teach Reclining Bound Angle Pose – Supta Baddha Konasana
Reclining Bound Angle Pose, also known as Supta Baddha Konasana (and the Goddess Pose), is a gentle and restorative yoga posture that is often practised to open the hips, release tension in the lower back, and promote deep relaxation. This pose is accessible to yogis...Happy Baby Pose – Ananda Balasana
http://youtu.be/SqlfLgAzFO0 Directions 1) Lie on your back. 2) Bend knees to chest. 3) Open knees & bring them towards the armpits. 4) Stack each ankle directly over the knee. 5) Flex the feet. 6) Hold the outer edges of the feet as you draw the knees towards...
How To Create Yoga Lesson Plans Using Right Brain Yoga
Right Brain Yoga Yoga Lesson Planning The Right Brain Way Everyone has heard of “left brain” and “right brain” learning. Some yoga teachers will be more left-brained (logical, analytical) and some will be more right-brained (intuitive,...
Yoga Lesson Planning Tip | 4 Neat Tricks To Remember Your Student’s Names
4 Tricks To Remember Your Student’s Names Do you know the sweetest word for 99% of people? It’s not FREE. It’s their name. Do whatever it takes to remember your students by name. Below are four simple tricks for remembering names. Sign In Sheet: I have a Sign...
20 Yogic Quotes To Use For Memorable Yoga Class Themes
Yoga Class Themes Tip Of The Week Use One Of These 20 Inspirational Yogic Quotes As A Yoga Class Theme Coming up with a memorable “yoga class theme” is the holy grail for most yoga teachers. Though, you can save yourself a whole lot of time by simply using...
25 Guided Yoga Imagery Phrases For Yoga Teachers
Using imagery words to describe yoga postures will make your classes a lot more enjoyable and interesting for your students. Below are 25 imagery phrases for a yoga class. Use them to engage and inspire your students. Balloon Chair Pose Image a large...
How To Write Compelling Aims And Objective For A Yoga Class
How To Write Compelling Yoga Class Aims & Objectives In this post, you’ll learn how to write compelling aims and objectives for your yoga classes, and why they are the rock stars of your lesson plan. Below is a cheat sheet for creating yoga class...
101 Perfect Poses For A Peak Pose Themed Yoga Class
Discover 101 perfect poses to enhance your peak pose themed yoga class. Learn the most popular method for creating yoga sequence. Help students build strength, flexibility, and confidence with the peak pose experience.
How To Teach Half Lord Of The Fishes Pose
How To Teach Half Lord Of The Fishes Pose Sit on floor with legs straight. Put feet on floor then slide left foot under right leg to outside of right hip. Lay outside of left leg on floor. Step right foot over left leg and stand it on floor outside left hip....Happy Baby Pose | Ananda Balasana
Happy Baby Pose Ananda Balasana Sanskrit Ananda Balasana Directions 1) Lie on back. With an exhale, bend knees into belly. 2) Inhale, grip outsides of feet with hands. Open knees slightly wider than torso then bring them up toward armpits. 3) Position each ankle...Janu Sirsasana – Head to Knee pose
http://youtu.be/uJkMnK139bM Benefits Calms brain. Helps relieve mild depression. Stretches spine, shoulders, hams & groins. Stimulates liver & kidneys. Improves digestion. Relieves symptoms of menopause. Relieves anxiety, fatigue, headache & menstrual...
How To Teach Four Limbed Staff Pose | Chaturanga Dandasana
How To Teach Four Limbed Staff Pose Chaturanga Dandasana Sanskrit Chaturanga Dandasana catur = four anga = limb danda = staff (refers to spine) asana = posture or seat Directions 1) From Plank Pose, firm shoulder blades against back ribs & press tailbone...
Revolved Abdomen Pose
Revolved Abdomen Pose (Jathara Parivartanasana) Infographic Benefits Flexibility & elasticity to the spine. Releases tension in lower back & hips. Improves digestion. Promotes better circulation. Reduces fatigue. Reduces stiffness in hips. Good pose for anyone...
Free Downloadable Five Vayus Yoga Class Handout
Free Downloadable Five Vayus Yoga Class Handout Hi, my name is George Watts. I’m a BWY yoga teacher with a hankering for handouts. I absolutely love creating handouts for my yoga students. I hope the “Five Vayus Handout” becomes a useful addition to your yoga...
