Yoga Fundamentals For Beginners

6-Week of Philosophy, Breath, Alignment, Sun Salutations, & Variations

What you'll learn

Create a Serene and Supportive Yoga Environment that Helps You Thrive

Develop a Mind-Body Connection with Proper Breathing Techniques

Explore the Names of Common Yoga Poses in English and Sanskrit

Discover the Joy of Aligning Your Body and Mind for a More Fulfilling & Safe Practice

Expand Your Practice with Sun Salutation Variations

Requirements

No yoga experience needed. You will learn everything you need to know.

Description

Move beyond the beginner stage, expand your knowledge and attend any yoga class safely and with confidence.This course was designed to eliminate confusion and provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to practice yoga in any setting, whether in a class or at home.This course will teach you…How to set up your environmentHow to breathe correctly and practice safelyNames of common yoga posesProper alignment in yoga posesLearning the Sun Salutation variationsBy the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the basics of yoga, what you’ll need, how to breathe, how to practice safely and how to adjust yourself!“Krystal makes it so easy to stay on track and committed to show up for myself every week. She explains each move, besides the feeling, the actual placement of your body.” – Paula P. Miami, FL“My spine cracked into alignment just by following her deep breathing sequence. Highly recommend working with her.”– Klaudia M. Chihuahua, MX“The tension I was carrying in my back is gone and the breathing put me into a peaceful state.”– Alexandra S. Miami Beach, FLThis course is ideal for you, if…You are a Beginner Yoga Student – and are ready to expand your knowledge of yoga.You are Brand Spankin’ New, have never taken a yoga class before and want to get a jumpstart.You are a Yoga Teacher looking for a refresher course with a new perspective on teaching beginners. (This course counts towards Continued Education Hours with Yoga Alliance.)

Overview

Section 1: Introduction – START HERE

Lecture 1 Welcome & Overview

Lecture 2 About Your Instructor

Lecture 3 Requesting Yoga Alliance Hours

Lecture 4 Navigating the Course

Section 2: Week 1️⃣ Foundations

Lecture 5 1. What is Yoga?

Lecture 6 2. What is OM?

Lecture 7 3. What is Namaste?

Lecture 8 4. Setting an Intention

Lecture 9 5. Setting Up The Space

Lecture 10 6. Basic Equipment Needed

Lecture 11 7. Props & Accessories

Section 3: Week 2️⃣ Breathing

Lecture 12 1. What is Prana?

Lecture 13 2. Anatomy of the Breath

Lecture 14 3. Breathing Fully & Deeply

Lecture 15 4. What is Pranayama?

Lecture 16 5. Equal Fluctuations (Sama Vrtti)

Lecture 17 6. Victorious Breath (Ujjayi)

Lecture 18 7. Energetic Locks (Bandhas)

Section 4: Week 3️⃣ Alignment

Lecture 19 1. Cardinal Rule

Lecture 20 2. Easy Seated Pose (Sukhasana)

Lecture 21 3. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Lecture 22 4. Plank Pose (Phalakasana)

Lecture 23 5. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)

Lecture 24 6. Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Lecture 25 7. Child's Pose (Balasana)

Section 5: Week 4️⃣ Vinyasa

Lecture 26 1. Connecting Breath to Movement

Lecture 27 2. What is Vinyasa?

Lecture 28 3. Vinyasa Version 1

Lecture 29 4. Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)

Lecture 30 5. Upward Facing Dog Pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

Lecture 31 6. Vinyasa Version 2

Lecture 32 7. 5-Minute Vinyasa Practice

Section 6: Week 5️⃣ Sun Salutations

Lecture 33 1. What is a Sun Salutation?

Lecture 34 2. Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)

Lecture 35 3. Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana)

Lecture 36 4. Sun Salutation A

Lecture 37 5. Chair Pose (Utkatasana)

Lecture 38 6. Warrior I (Virabhadrasana 1)

Lecture 39 7. Sun Salutation B

Section 7: Week 6️⃣ Using Variations

Lecture 40 1. When & How to Use Them

Lecture 41 2. Neck

Lecture 42 3. Shoulders

Lecture 43 4. Elbows

Lecture 44 5. Wrists

Lecture 45 6. Lower Back

Lecture 46 7. Hips

Lecture 47 8. Hamstrings

Lecture 48 9. Knees

Lecture 49 10. Ankles

Section 8: Bonus Material

Lecture 50 Sun Salutation A Guide

Lecture 51 Sun Salutation B Guide

Lecture 52 18 Basic Poses Alignment Guide

Lecture 53 Variations for Injuries Guide

Lecture 54 30-Minute Beginner Power Yoga Practice

Section 9: Conclusion – Next Steps

Lecture 55 Thank You

Lecture 56 Next Steps

Beginner Yoga Students Seeking to Improve Their Practice with Philosophy, Proper Alignment & Variations