Principels Of Cueing

Question 1

What are the three steps of cueing a pose? List an example.

Answer 1

Position
Action
Expression

• Verb + Body Part + Direction *

“Lift arms up”

Question 2

List 3 benefits of cueing with the breath.
List 3 potential Drawbacks.

Answer 2

Benefits:
You won’t forget to breathe, always have oxygen to your muscles

Unites class/creates mindfulness

Knowing each breath differentiates each movement

Drawbacks:
Too concentrated on breath & forget movements

Time consuming

Confusing

Question 3

What is a diagonal cue that you could give in Warrior Two for the front leg?

Answer 3

Press into your big toe mound (grounds/stabilizes) as you wrap your quad up and out (keeps hips square).

Question 4

Describe a circumstance in which you would queue root rebound and why.
Write a root rebound queue as you would say in class.

Answer 4

To enhance muscle engagement and create stability. It brings final energy to the expression of the pose.

“ Root through your feet as you reach through the crown of your head”

Question 5

When and why might you choose to do a pause demonstration rather than a simultaneous demonstration?

Answer 5

Draw attention to potential risk
Complex pose
Multiple variations / stages
Class is getting tired / need a break
Proper form 

Question 6

What are three elements that an effective pause demonstration should include?

Answer 6

1. Demonstrates stages of the pose.
2. Gaining the students attention.
3. Performing the post correctly with proper alignment.