Module 2 Project
Module 2 Project:
Record yourself teaching Buoyant Hip Postures, starting with a 1-minute reflection. Teach for up to 8 minutes, then upload the video to YouTube and post the link in the comments. You will not be teaching all of the postures, just whatever fits into an 8-minute slot. Again, you are not going to teach all of the hip postures, just what you can teach comfortably in an 8-minute time slot. Follow the provided instructions and tutorial on the website.
So the assignment again:
Teach for 8 minutes
Teach both sides of the pose
Enjoy the process, sink in and be a teacher!
Don’t try to teach all the poses
Don’t worry about counter posing or sequencing
We look forward to seeing your video link in the comment window below
Module 2 Content Recap
Curing an Epidemic of Over-stretching with Parighasana: The modern yoga community's fixation on extreme stretching, particularly in hip-opening poses, has led to a surge in hip injuries, challenging the practice's inherent goal of holistic well-being. Deep-rooted beliefs about hip flexibility, influenced by anatomical differences between past male yogis and today's predominantly female practitioners, drive many towards harmful extremes, resulting in issues like labrum tears and necessitating surgeries such as hip replacements. To combat this, there's an urgent need to shift the focus from mere stretching to understanding the anatomy and emphasizing support, stability, and mindful engagement with poses.It is important to prioritize hip stability over excessive opening, drawing inspiration from the Shiva Sutras and the concept of "Anusamdhitsa" to promote a mindful and supportive journey in postures.
Ascent Through Body, Mind, and Spirit with Virabhadrasana One: Embracing a mindful approach to yoga, grounded in self-compassion and gratitude, can foster both physical and spiritual well-being, known as the 'upward spiral effect'. This phenomenon, supported by scientific studies and ancient yogic teachings, asserts that treating the body with care and intention in practice leads to broader positive outcomes in emotions, resilience, and overall health.
Anatomy of the Deep Front Line with Trikonasana, Virabhadrasana II and Utthita Parsvakonasana: The concept of the 'buoyant core' challenges traditional views, likening it to children playfully spinning a colossal stone sphere lifted by an unseen underground fountain. This dynamic and interconnected network, known as the Deep Front Line, stretches from toes to tongue, embodying subtle yet profound support, flexibility, and resilience. Understanding the holistic engagement of muscles, from big toe activation to the pelvic floor and diaphragm collaboration, reveals a powerful core synonymous with spacious grace and a fullness of breath. Unveiling the wonders of practices like Khechari Mudra further enhances this holistic approach, offering a transformative journey toward greater alignment within and a profound impact on overall well-being.
Navigating Knee Stability: Strategies for Protecting Ligaments in Yoga Practice: This section explores the significance of ligaments in maintaining joint stability, particularly focusing on the knee. Ligaments, resilient connective tissues, link bones to fortify joints, but their semi-elastic nature makes them prone to stretching without effective recoil. Knee ligaments (MCL, LCL, ACL, PCL, and Patellar Ligament) require proper alignment for longevity. Rich in sensory receptors, ligaments contribute to proprioception. Tips for protecting knee ligaments in yoga include aligning the knee with the fourth toe, ensuring a sense of spaciousness and support, and avoiding feelings of pressure, tension, twisting, or pulling. These practices, along with deep core engagement, contribute to injury prevention and enhance awareness in your yoga journey.
Everyday Goddess: An Inclusive and Expansive Approach to Teaching Asana: Thangka paintings, rooted in Tibetan Buddhism, align harmoniously with the practice of yoga, serving as tangible gateways for spiritual exploration and connecting the physical with the subtle. The process of crafting a Thangka shares similarities with engaging in yoga postures, both are guided by an intricate framework of measurements and angles to faithfully recreate divine forms and embody specific energies, yet also requires that we reach into our own unique experience in order to make it authentic. This teaching approach involves establishing a foundational structure (Setup) for each pose, followed by guiding practitioners through its dynamic essence (Primary Movement), and then offering explorations in the posture that revolve around teams of musculature, joints, the spine, and the arms. Emphasizing a philosophy of "stepping aside," Thangka painting and yoga practice both necessitate surrendering personal expression, allowing practitioners to transcend ego and merge with the divine, reflecting a concept of universal interconnectedness and accessibility to the divine within everyday life.
How to Teach An Asana: The journey into each yoga posture is a nuanced process, beginning with the Setup – a phase akin to establishing the divine geometry of a deity in Thangka painting. This Setup provides practitioners with cues for approaching the pose and serves as a relaxed starting point, allowing for thorough adjustments and inclusion of props. Once the foundational structure is set, the primary movement unfolds, tracing the graceful lines of the pose's essence through consistent repetition. Dynamic and lively, this primary flow encourages exploration of the pose's potential, showcased in included GIFs. The final dimension involves exploration, delving into the subtler nuances of the pose's experience, contributing to a holistic understanding and embodiment of the divine image encapsulated within each yoga posture.
So the assignment again:
Teach for 8 minutes
Teach both sides of the pose
Enjoy the process, sink in and be a teacher!
Don’t try to teach all the poses
Don’t worry about counter posing or sequencing
We look forward to seeing your video and will leave comments below!
Email the link of your videos to Konalaniyoga@Gmail.com