10 CorePower Yoga Principles

Question 1

Asana

Answer 1

Physical yoga postures

Firmness of body, steadiness of mind, benevolence of spirit

Question 2

Prana

Answer 2

Rhythmic control of the breath
Inhale and exhale through the nose while slightly constricting the back of the throat
Facilitates being present in the moment; builds heat and energy in the body; links postures

Question 3

Vinyasa

Answer 3

Flow; steady dynamic flow of connected yoga postures linked with the breath

Question 4

Tapas

Answer 4

Heat in the body that causes purification, detoxification, and self-discipline
Heat warms the muscles, allows safe practice at a deeper level, release of tension in body, and physical healing

Question 5

Drishti

Answer 5

Point of focus held while practicing a yoga posture; the use of this gaze allows the mind to focus and move to a deeper state of concentration (dharana)

Question 6

Dharana

Answer 6

Concentration, attention, focus

Question 7

Alignment and safety

Answer 7

Keep alignment and safety in mind as you lead class, be precise and concise with your cues, teach to the experience level of your students

Question 8

Uddiyana Bandha

Answer 8

Abdominal lock; an energetic lock that keeps life energy at the center of your body
Creates solid foundation, stability, balance, and alignment in postures
Abdominal organs pull toward spine

Question 9

Establish rhythm

Answer 9

Set the pace and flow, maintain continuity and consistency

Question 10

Set students up for success

Answer 10

Always plan to make the student successful, sequence class in a way that helps them do this

Question 11

Have fun

Answer 11

Don’t take yourself too seriously!