Module 2 Project
This Module’s Daily Homework:
Do 10 minutes of Personal Yoga Practice a day, focusing on buoyancy in your standing postures.
Make cue cards to help you practice-teach the postures from this module. Whenever possible, take time to teach a friend or family member your postures from the week.
Meditate for at least 15 minutes a day, using the guided practices in the class website, or self guiding with practices from the ShambhavAnanda Yoga Lineage.
This Week’s Daily Homework:
Do 10 minutes of Personal Yoga Practice a day, starting with foot maping and taking time to explore rolling.
Make cue cards and memorize how to teach the 4 basic stances
Meditate for at least 10 minutes a day, using the guided practices in the class website, or self guiding with practices from the ShambhavAnanda Yoga Lineage.
Module 2 Project: Teaching Buoyant Hip Postures
For your first project, you’ll be recording yourself teaching buoyant hip postures on video and then submitting that video for personalized instructor feedback. You’ll see that the process gets easier each time :)
Here’s a reminder of the responsibilities of each project:
1. Practice and Prepare
Work with the stances until you’ve memorized them well enough to teach them clearly.
Make cue cards for the poses.
Practice teaching them out loud, experimenting with cues that feel natural to you.
Refine your cards as you go.
If possible, try teaching a friend or family member—sometimes speaking it out loud helps you hear what works best.
2. Record Your Video and Upload to YouTube
Set your camera on a tripod or a stable surface. Make sure you fit in the frame, your voice is clear, and the lighting is good (so you aren’t just a silhouette).
Begin with a short reflection (1–2 minutes) on how the week went—any insights, challenges, or questions you had while working with this module.
Then go right into your teaching and keep the camera rolling.
Your teaching should be a maximum of eight minutes.
Always teach both sides of a stance when possible (e.g., heel-to-arch stance on both sides). For one-sided stances like straddle, simply teach it once and move on.
Don’t rush—share what you know and enjoy the process.
Once you’ve finished, upload your video to YouTube. Below you’ll find a video tutorial that walks you through the process step by step, along with additional notes to help you troubleshoot.
3. Submit Your Video Link
Submit your video link using the form below. Fill out your first name, last name, and email, and paste your YouTube URL into the website field of the form. This will be sent directly to your instructor for feedback.
In addition, please also paste your URL into the comment section at the bottom of the page. Just as you may have watched videos from students who came before you, posting your video helps future students learn from your example—and allows you to be part of the ongoing exchange of learning.
Once you’ve completed this, you can move on to the next module and await your personalized feedback.
4. Receive Personalized Feedback
All feedback is given through the Marco Polo app, a free and simple video-voicemail app that makes the process very personal. Once you’ve set it up, you can send video questions directly to your instructors—Marcella, Abhaya, or Satyam—and receive thoughtful video responses when they are available. This app is central to the one-on-one mentorship aspect of the training.
Check out the video below for instructions on downloading the app, setting up your free account, and connecting with your instructor.
That’s it! This completes your responsibilities for the Module 1 Project and sets you up for future ones. Feel free to return to this page anytime if you need a refresher—the step-by-step guidance and tutorial videos here will always be available to support you.
Additional Notes on Uploading to YouTube:
Before delving into YouTube's format or usage, it's crucial to clarify that all the work we undertake on YouTube will be unlisted. This means that it won't be searchable or accessible to the general public without the exact URL. This approach prioritizes your safety and security, especially in the learning environment we're creating which can be a vulnerable space. The pages we're working on as a group are password-protected, ensuring only students can access them, and the videos on YouTube will be unlisted as an additional layer of privacy.
That being said, it should also be noted that this setup offers some really unique benefits. For instance, while the videos won't be publicly available, you can still utilize your own video at a later time to show a prospective student, or as an additional resource in your classes. Additionally, having access to recordings of your teaching sessions allows for self-reflection and learning, while also offering insights from other students' experiences. This setup enhances the learning process and provides a valuable resource for your personal growth and development as a teacher.
We've opted to utilize YouTube as our platform for sharing videos due to its accessibility across all devices, including phones, tablets, and computers. While YouTube offers convenience, it's important to acknowledge that no sharing format is perfect. Each platform requires some level of patience and willingness to delve into technical details to ensure smooth operation. If you encounter any issues, such as a presentation not uploading correctly, please reach out to us, and we'll assist you in resolving the issue. We appreciate your patience and persistence as we navigate this process together. Rest assured, YouTube remains the simplest format we've found for sharing this type of work collectively.