Lesson Plan- Advanced Yoga Class (by Adeline Choo)

Advanced Yoga Class (1.5 hour) 10 mins Warm-Up (10 mins) 20 mins 14 rounds of Sun Salutations with Different/ Modified Asanas for each set (2x each set) > Virabadhrasana I, II > Reverse Warrior > Parivrita Parshvakonasana with hands in prayer and extended > Side Planks > Virabadhrasana III > Revolved Half Moon 20 mins [...]

Moment of Nirwana

good insights to whahttp://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.htmlt you are.

Research Done on Yoga to Relieve Back Pain by The Archives of Internal Medicine

What yogis have been saying for thousands of years and what i have been propagating for the last 20 years, that yoga relieves back pain. Scientists have done thorough work on it. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/yoga-and-stretching-equally-effective-for-back-pain/?ref=health

Inspiration for a vegan diet!

A few days ago I wrote about the yogic diet, which promotes a diet rich in vegetables, fruit and whole grains – what are called sattvic foods in the yogic philosophy.  In yoga philosophy food is categorised in three ways, called the three gunas, which are sattvic, rajasic – foods that are too spicy will [...]

Stories Related Deepavali

Stories & Legends of Deepavali Return of Shri Ram To Ayodhyaa The most famous legend behind the celebrations of Diwali is about the prince of Ayodhya Nagri – Lord Shri Ram. The king of Lanka, Ravana, kidnapped Ram’s wife – Sita from the jungle, where they were staying as per the instructions of King Dashratha, [...]

Lesson Plan Intermediate 1.5 hours Teacher Background Info Lesson focusing on the asanas :  Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog), Bhujangasana (Cobra) , Karnapidasana (Easy Plough) Resources:  Mat, blankets to support those with neck injury in Karnapidasana / pregnancy in Savasana 2 mins:  Introduction, check if any injuries, outline lesson 3 mins: BREATHING in a relaxed sitting [...]

What is the role of vegetarianism in the yogic philosophy?

Before I started the Yoga Teacher Training Course I assumed that practitioners of yoga were “supposed” to be vegetarian but I didn’t know why.  I came to this conclusion because I met people who practiced yoga and vegetarianism, and I also visited ashrams where a vegetarian diet was followed.  From this I decided that vegetarianism [...]

Ujaiya Pranayama for Calm and Energy!

How You Can Use Some Yoga Philosophy to Bring Calm Into Your Life! It almost sounds too good to be true.  Did you think to yourself that you were far too busy, or that it seemed too self indulgent to spend time on yourself when you had so much to do?  We tend to put [...]

Yoga Philosophy teachings reflects life

When I was introduced to Yoga philosophy as part of the 200 Hr Yoga Course at Tirisula, I didn’t quite connect at first but I kept an open mind because I wanted to learn more about it. After 2-3 sessions on Yoga Philosophy, especially the yamas and niyamas, I thought about the teachings and how [...]

Lesson Plan #1: Beginner (1.5 hours)

Lesson Plan #1 (1.5 hour) – Beginner Class Size: max. 10 students Objectives:  stretch hamstrings and spine, open hips, tone thighs and glutes, tone abs, lymphatic drainage  asanas with emphasis on correct alignment Asanas: Standing Padangusthasana, Pada Hastasana, Virabhadrasana I & II Sitting Paschimottanasana, Navasana, Baddha Konasana (bound angle) Finishing Salamba Sarvangasana (Shoulder [...]