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What are 5 attributes that make an excellent yoga teacher? - ANSWER-1. set up
students for success 2. confidence 3. mastery of content, cultivate breath and
movement, individualize instruction 5. enjoy yoga practice
CPY 10 essentials for class? - ANSWER-1. Physical Yoga Postures
2. Breath
3. Flow
4. Heat
5. Gaze/Focus
6. Alignment & Safety
7. Abdominal Lock
8. Establish Rhythm
9. Set Students up for Success
10. Have Fun
What does yoga mean? - ANSWER-yoke, or union
What does vinyasa mean? (definition) - ANSWER--movement between poses in yoga,
accompanied by breath
What is the meaning of Namaste? - ANSWER-The light in me acknowledges the light in
you
How would you teach a class with various levels of students? - ANSWER-- I would give
effective cues starting from the ground up & offer touch cues or demos where I see
most beneficial & provide all modifications to every pose.
What is the purpose of integration? - ANSWER--create internal focus & set the tone
Name the 12 series in C1. - ANSWER-1. Integration Series
2. Intention
3. Sun A
4. Sun B
5. Core Strengthening Series
6. Crescent Lunge Series
7. Balancing Series
8. Triangle Series
9. Hip Openers
, 10. Spine Strengthening Series
11. Forward Folds
12. Surrender Series
Names postures of crescent, in order. - ANSWER-1. Crescent Lunge
2. Revolved Crescent Lunge
3.Runners Lunge
4.Side Plank
5. Prayer Twist
6. Gorilla Variation
7. Crow Pose
Name 4 things pregnant students should avoid in C1. - ANSWER-1. Compressions of
belly
2. Twisting postures closing off the pelvis
3. Lying on belly
4. Jumping forward
Where do you bend in prasarita? - ANSWER-hips
Why is core series specifically where it is in C1 sequence? - ANSWER-Rest arms and
legs, prepare for deep twists with core focused activation, prepare for inversions,
connect with students face to face.
How do you cue warrior one? - ANSWER--Spin your back heel down, glue your heel
down with your foot pointing towards the top corner of your mat
-lift your chest & stack your shoulders over hips
- reach your arms up and rotate palms in
What is importance of ujjayi pranayama? - ANSWER-This type of breath slows and
smoothes the flow of breathes. It increases the breath capacity, which provides more
energy for any given person.
What is uddiyana bandha? - ANSWER-An energetic lock that keeps life energy at the
center of the body. Also known as abdominal lock.
What is difference in tempo of sun A/B slow versus flow? - ANSWER-The first flow
consists of 2-3 breaths per postures as you teach using 3 or more cues, the 2nd and
3rd flow is one breath to one movement
What are four poses in C1 that open back line of body? - ANSWER-Child's Pose, Half-
way Lift, Gorilla Variation, Seated Forward Fold
Why is it important to stack joints in postures? - ANSWER-Utilizes the strongest support
of your joints