Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Module 2 - Our 200 hour training

    • Welcome to Module 2 - Adding 100hr to Your Training

    • About Module 2
  • 2

    Yoga Philosophy and Christian Faith - Diving in Deeper

    • Yoga History - Introduction

    • Yoga History - Going Deeper

    • The Roots of Modern Yoga - Hatha Yoga

    • Yoga in the West

    • Definitions of 'yoga' during history

    • Defining Yoga Philosophy

    • Glossary to Yoga History & Philosophy (PDF)

    • Introduction To Early ”Yoga Philosophy”

    • Philosophy in The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Part 1

    • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali part 2 - Eight Limbs

    • Read Parts of The Yoga Sutras

    • The Yoga Sutras. Commented by Vivekananda

    • Written Assignment - The Yoga Sutras

    • Time for a quiz!

    • The Philosophy in Hatha Yoga Pradipika

    • The Subtle Body & Pranayama

    • The Koshas & Ida/Pingina & Gunas

    • Chakra & Christian Perspectives

    • Kundalini

    • Bandas & Mudras

    • Mantra & Chanting

    • Ayurveda

    • In Summary

    • Arguments for Yoga as a Christian Practice

    • Time for a quiz #2

    • Reflection Assignment #2
  • 3

    Sequencing in Flow / Vinyasa

    • Building Up a Great Sequence

    • Sequencing in Flow / Vinyasa

    • Assignment for Sequencing
  • 4

    Pranayama - Part 2

    • Breathing Exercises (Pranayama) Part 2

    • Introduction to Four Kinds of Pranayama

    • Time for a Quiz
  • 5

    Anatomy - Module 2

    • Introduction to Anatomy in Module 2

    • Download your Notes

    • The Body from Outside to Inside

    • The Joints. Where and What

    • The Foot: Bones and Muscles

    • The Foot in Postures

    • The Lower Leg: Bones & Muscles

    • The Knee Joint and Thigh: Bones and Muscles

    • The Knee Joint & Thigh in Movement

    • The Use of the Thigh in Yoga Postures

    • Repetition: Leg Meditation

    • The Pelvis / Hip: Bones & Muscles

    • Spine, Lower Back & Abdomen muscle & Bones

    • The Pelvis / Hip in Yoga

    • The Abdomen & Lower Back in Yoga

    • Repetition of the Pelvis, Abdomen and Lower Back

    • The Shoulder: Bones and Muscles

    • The Shoulder Function & Palpation

    • The Shoulder in Yoga

    • The Arm: Bone & Muscles

    • Arms in Yoga Postures

    • Anatomy in Function - Putting it All Together

    • Recap - The LAST time :-)

  • 6

    Yoga for All People

    • Introduction to Yoga for Kids

    • Try a version of Kids Yoga

    • (Cross-)Yoga for Teens & Youth

    • Try this Class for Teens

    • Yoga for Modern Lifestyles (Runners, Cyclist, Office Mouse and Thigh Hips)

    • Office Yoga

    • Try this Chair Yoga Class

    • Chair Yoga - Yoga for seniors or People with Standing Limitations

    • Tutorial: The use of af Chair in Yoga

    • Assignment
  • 7

    Trauma Sensitive Yoga & Yoga for Stress

    • Introduction

    • The Stress Response System, Stress & Toxic Stress

    • Psychological Trauma

    • The Triune Brain and Regulation – Yoga as "Bottom Up" Regulation

    • Yoga as Co-Regulation

    • Making a Class More Stress / Trauma Informed

    • Litterature

    • Assignment
  • 8

    Yin Yoga / CrossYoga Relax

    • Try a Yin Yoga Class

    • Yin Yoga & CrossYoga Relax

    • Try this CrossYoga Relax Class

    • Introduction to Restorative Yoga (Yoga for Stress)

  • 9

    Pre- and Postnatal Yoga

    • Pre- and Postnatal Yoga

    • Try this Prenatal Class
  • 10

    The Anatomy of the Soul

    • The Anatomy of the Soul - The Book

    • Why this Book and Topic

    • Shame and How it Affects our Lives

    • Reflection Assignment
  • 11

    Meditation - Part 2

    • Types of Meditations

    • Learn About and Try a Body Scan

    • Practice Teaching a Body Scan

    • Longer Visuel Meditations

    • About Longer Visual Meditations

    • Try this Visual Meditation

    • Visual Meditation on 'Stars' and God's Creation

    • Written Assignment and Practice - Visual Meditations

    • Meditations: Beads, Chanting, Candle, Music & Picture

    • Introducing Different Styles of Meditation

    • Prayer Beads / Prayer Wreath
  • 12

    Marketing - Getting the Word Out

    • Yoga Marketing for Beginners

    • Who are “Your People”?

    • How: Develop a simple & sustainable presence

    • A Story on How to Use Instragram

    • Planning Everything - Backwards Plan

    • Backwards Plan for You to Fill Out
  • 13

    Posture Analysis

    • Get to Know the Postures

    • Download and Fill Out - Postures for Module 2

    • Learn Sun Salutation A

    • Learn Sun Salutation B

    • Cow Face (seated)

    • Upward Table Top / Reversed Table Top

    • (Tripod) Head Stand & Clown Pose

    • Warrior 2 with a Binding

    • Standing Hand Toe Extension

    • Forearm Stand

    • Gate Latch Pose (Kneeling Side Stretch)

    • Version of Supported Side Plank

    • Full Wheel Pose

    • Dancer Pose

    • Bird of Paradise

    • Head Stand (Traditional)

    • Forward Fold with a Split

    • Hand Stand

    • Shoulder Stand

    • Crow Pose

    • Frog Pose

    • Staff Pose & Staff Pose with a Twist

    • Wild Thing & Mini Wild Thing

    • Side Crow / Crain

    • Arm postures: Spice up the postures with Prayer Pose, Cactus, Eagle Arms and More

    • You Made It: Conclusion on the Postures

    • Check List When Done

    • CrossYoga Logo - Please use!!