• Assignments

    For homework, I’d like you to create a 60-minute yoga sequence designed specifically with the nervous system in mind. Think about what you now understand about sympathetic and parasympathetic activation, and how asana, pranayama, and pacing can either help soothe or stimulate the nervous system. Your sequence should include: A list of the poses in order Key cues you would offer in each Notes on what nervous system benefit or awareness you are targeting with that portion of the class This is your opportunity to begin integrating everything we’ve discussed into something practical and teachable. Let this be a chance to explore your own voice as a guide—not just of…

  • Personal Lineage

    Determining your lineage as a yoga teacher is a significant aspect of your identity, teaching practice, and personal yoga journey. Yoga lineages connect us to the historical and philosophical foundations of the yoga tradition, influencing how we understand, practice, and teach yoga. For this assignment, write a one-page reflective essay clearly addressing the following questions: •Your 200-Hour Teacher Training: •What teachings, styles, or philosophical traditions was your 200-hour training based upon? •Do these foundational teachings resonate deeply with you? Explain why or why not. •Experiences with Other Teachers: •Have you studied with other yoga teachers beyond your initial training? Identify these teachers and their respective lineages or traditions. •Do the…