This short 1 minute video demonstrates how to provide physical assists to your students as they flow through Sun Salutation. Offering physical assists may help bring your students into a deeper state of postural understanding. This flow is a great place to start. Thanks to YTPA member, Shalanne for demonstrating this flow.
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Happy Hips
Release tension and increase mobility with this medium level, hip-focussed, 20 minute sequence. Expect a juicy combination of Hatha hip work followed by a full-body vinyasa designed to leave the hip area stretched and pain-free. Thanks to YTPA member, Shalanne for demonstrating this flow.
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
Power Strength Flow
In 30 minutes, get your heart rate pumping with a series of strong postures. Challenge your balance with Warrior 3, stretch your legs with Pyramid Pose, and create mobility in the hips through One-Legged Downward Dog. Use this practice to build strength and focus.
Intro to Yin Yoga
This video is an introduction to the modern style of yin yoga. Use the practice to de-stress and deeply stretch the muscles of the body as well as access the connective tissue.
If you’ve watched this before and you want to skip the explanation, the practice begins at 1:15.
Chandra Namaskar
Practice this grounding and hip-opening flow in the evening as a way to calm the body/mind and channel the energy of the divine feminine.
Chaturanga Clinic
The worst thing about yoga teacher training can be how sore you get after the first day! Use this clinic to ensure you’re doing chaturanga correctly and don’t have worry about mastering it in your YTT when there’s so much else to do!