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September 2021
Anusara 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training Module 4: Functional Anatomy as it Applies to Yoga
“Through this training we will better serve each body individually as well as honor all that goes into each asana. Each weekend, the relationships between the bones, joints and muscles will be discussed by region and then embodied through asana-based movement explorations.” — Julia Pearring A sound knowledge of anatomy is essential for a yoga teacher to offer safe, skillful instruction. Topics: Present the main movements possible in a human body, for example, flexion, extension, twisting, and asymmetrical poses (one…
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Anusara 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training Module 6: Philosophy
Go deeper into the teachings and the practice of non-dual Tantra, the life-affirming philosophy that underlies all the teaching and practice of Anusara Yoga. Focus on the reading and contemplation of ancient Tantric texts possibly including: the Shiva Sutras, and the Radiance Sutras (Vijnana Bhairava Tantra Topics: Learn the history of non-dual Tantra Study the main teachings of non-dual Tantra through a text, including the two main movements of Tantric thought: towards the center/Heart, which is an introversive or inward current…
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Anusara 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training Module 7: Observation and Adjustments
Deepen your understanding and practice of the art and skill of observation and adjustment in order to be more effective and confident in helping students organize their bodies in held postural alignment as well as in movement (vinyasa). Topics: Progressive principles for “seeing” our students Using a basic alignment blueprint to map decisions Verbal adjustments Hands-on adjustments and progressive principles of adjustment such as sensitivity and stability Understanding adjustments as refinements/enhancements/deepening Using clear and articulate language in tandem with adjustments…
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Anusara 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training Module 8: Teaching Meditation
From the beginning and until the second half of the 20th century, the main practice of yoga was meditation. Today, most of us begin yoga with the asana practice. Meditation is a wonderful complement and support for our hatha yoga practice, and for many becomes the central pillar of our sadhana. Topics: An Introduction to the practice of meditation, including definitions, the theory behind the practice, a discussion about why we meditate with the benefits that are experienced on all…
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Anusara 300-Hour Advanced Teacher Training Module 9: Anusara Methodology and Co-Mentoring
This module summarizes all that we have been studying about teaching Anusara yoga, and introduces the principles and practice the skill of mentoring, which will prepare the students for Part Two of this Module. Part 1 Part one will cover other main elements of the Anusara method: Coordinating major movements and actions with the breath Guidelines for verbal instructions, such as plain, active, explicit, linking, giving direction Postural demonstrations Teaching with a clear and succinct theme Dates for Part One:…
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