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Take a look at what you will learn...

👉🏼 + 30 basic postures (how, what and why with ‘Posture Analysis’)

👉🏼 How to plan, guide and theme a class

👉🏼 The origin and development of yoga

👉🏼 Sequencing

👉🏼 Meditation and various meditation techniques

👉🏼 Yoga anatomy - get to know the body

👉🏼 Introduction to Christian theology and yoga philosophy

👉🏼 Ethics and good practice as a yoga instructor

👉🏼 Different types of yoga e.g. Vinyasa, Flow, Power and Yin Yoga

👉🏼 The use of props: blocks, chairs and straps

👉🏼 How to develop yourself as a yoga instructor

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to the Training

    • Welcome Letter: Important Information about the Training

    • Good Advice for Planning Your Training

    • What Do I Want to Get out of This Training?

    • Requirements for Recording Videos

    • Make Your Own YouTube Channel
  • 2

    About CrossYoga

    • What Is CrossYoga? The Story of CrossYoga

    • Guidelines and Expectations for CrossYoga Instructors

    • CrossYoga’s Theological Principles

    • Reflection Assignment

    • If You Wonder What Yoga Alliance Is and How CrossYoga Is Connected
  • 3

    Theme a Class to Make It Christ Centered & Sequencing

    • How to Plan a CrossYoga and a Regular Yoga Session

    • Planning a Class

    • The Use of Themes in a Yoga Session

    • Brainstorm Different Themes

    • Theming Christ Centered Yoga / Making Yoga Christian

    • Tools for Making Themes

    • Theme Three Classes

    • Sequencing - 101

    • Write Down 2 Sequences

    • Ethics when Teaching Yoga

    • Time for a Quiz
  • 4

    Cuing

    • Cueing – the Art of Instructing

    • Introduction to Hands on Assists / Tactile Cueing

    • The Art of Cueing - How to!

    • Reflection Assignment

    • Basic Cues

    • Time for a Quiz
  • 5

    Anatomy

    • Introduction to Anatomy

    • The Body From Outside to Inside. Part 1

    • The Body From Outside to Inside. Part 2

    • Introduction to Anatomy: The Muscular System + Cardinal Planes & Axes

    • Anatomical Terms

    • Anatomical Terms Explained

    • Anatomical Terms Relating to Movement

    • The Nervous System

    • The Skeletal System (Downloadable Image)

    • Skeletal Muscle and Movement in the Human Body - Downloadable PDF

    • Shoulder & Hip Joint

    • Elbow & Knee Joint

    • Wrist & Ankle

    • Warm up the Body

    • Pain & Understanding Alignment Cues

    • Common Yoga-Related Injuries

    • Anatomy Quiz

    • Anatomy Assignment
  • 6

    Yoga History in Short

    • The Origin of Yoga

    • Modern Yoga

    • Yoga History

    • What Is Yoga Today?

    • Styles of Modern Yoga

    • Time for a Quiz - True or False?
  • 7

    Yoga Philosophy

    • Common Yoga Philosophy

    • Typical Arguments Against Christian Yoga

    • What Are Your Thoughts on Yoga Philosophy in Relation to Other Beliefs / Philosophies?

    • Time for a Quiz
  • 8

    Christian Faith and Christian Yoga

    • Defining Christian Yoga

    • What is the Christian Faith about?

    • Perspectives on Yoga, Christianity and Inculturation

    • Why use Yoga in the Church?

    • Reflection Assignment

    • Reflection on "Christian Yoga"
  • 9

    The Use of Props in Yoga

    • Props in Yoga

    • How to Use Blocks and Straps

    • Time for a Quiz
  • 10

    Breathing - Pranayama

  • 11

    Meditation

    • More About Meditation & Christian Meditation

    • Defining Meditation & Christian Meditation

    • Try This Bible Meditation

    • Breath Meditations

    • Short Visual Meditations

    • Mantra / Affirmation / Bible Verse Meditations

    • Lectio Divina - Bible Meditation

    • How to Guide a Meditation

    • How to Guide a Meditation

    • Try to Guide a Meditation

    • Time for a quiz!
  • 12

    How to Start Your Own Classes / Workshops

    • Practical Information: Getting Started
  • 13

    Ressources for CrossYoga Classes

    • This Chapter is Only for Inspiration

    • The Lord's Prayer. Part 1

    • The Lord's Prayer. Part 2.

    • The Lord's Prayer. Part 3

    • Suggested Readings

    • Inspiration to Sequences: Routine 5

    • Inspiration to Sequences: Routine 7

    • Inspiration to Sequences: Routine 8

    • Inspiration to Sequences: Routine 12

    • Celtic Prayers for Inspiration
  • 14

    Posture Analysis - Asanas ABC

    • Get to Know the Postures

    • Posture Poster (please don't share for now)

    • All the Postures in Module 1

    • Mountain Pose & Variations, e.g. Back Bend and Side Bend

    • Downward Facing Dog / Down Dog

    • High Lunge / Crescent Lunge

    • Simple Seated Pose with Variations

    • Child's Pose

    • Cobra & Sphinx Pose

    • Upward Facing Dog

    • Forward Fold (Standing)

    • Chair Pose & Chair Pose with a Twist

    • Yoga Squat (Malasana)

    • Warrior 2

    • Reversed Warrior & Side Angle

    • Wide Legged Forward Fold & with a Twist

    • Boat Pose

    • Warrior 3

    • Table Top with Cat & Cow

    • Back Bend on the Mat (Superman)

    • Tree Pose

    • Resting Pose

    • Seated Forward Fold

    • Low Lunge and Variations & Lizard Pose

    • Triangle Pose

    • 3 Legged Dog & 3 Legged Dog with Hip Opener

    • Warrior 1 & Humble Warrior

    • Plank & Side Plank

    • Hero Pose

    • Camel Pose

    • Plow Pose (or Plough pose)

    • Bridge Pose

    • Pyramid & Pyramid with a Twist

    • Butterfly Pose / Bound Angle Pose

    • Spinal Twist (Resting)

    • Seated Forward Fold - Leg Bend & Side Stretch

    • Eagle Pose

    • Happy Baby Pose

    • Half Moon & Half Moon with a Twist

    • Runners Stretch

    • Pigeon Pose & Reversed Pigeon Pose

    • Resting Hamstring Stretch & Hip Opener (with Straps)

    • Vinyasa Flow (Sequence in a Class)

    • The Name of the Postures

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