Questions And Answers Flashcards
Is alignment mentioned in the Sutras?
Verse 2.29 alignment is not mentioned in the Sutras
What are the Yoga Sutras that mention asana?
2.46 and 2.49
What does Jada asana mean?
Yoga without breath.
Yoga in ancient society was divided into 4 categories, what are they?
Youth, Householder, Forest Dweller, Forest Dweller
For Youth Age 0 - 18 what is ratio of asana:pranayama:meditation
4:0:0
4 parts asana
0 pranayama
0 meditation
What is the ratio of asana:pranayama:mediation for 18-25?
4:2:1
4 parts asana
2 parts pranayama
1 part meditation
What is the ratio for Householders ages 25- 50 for asana:pranayama:meditation?
2:4:1
2 parts asana
4 parts pranayama
1 part meditation
What is the asana:pranayama:meditation ratio for Forest Dwellers age 50-75?
1:2:4
1 part asana
2 parts pranayama
4 parts meditation
What is the asana:pranayama:meditation radio for Forest Dwellers age 75 - 100?
0:4:4
0 asana
4 parts pranayama
4 parts meditation
What is Shiram and Sukham and how do we achieve them in asana?
Steadiness and easy
Describe the typical (stereotypical) beginning student.
Apprehensive, inflexible, unable to balance, fearful, ego centered
What things might me said to allay the fears of beginning students?
Stories about your own beginnings, every body has a place where they begin, % of effort…
What types of things might be said to keep competition out of your classroom?
We’re looking inward not outward, it’s not about anyone else, asana is an inward journey which allows you to discover your own body and it’s uniqueness
What types of things might be said to help students take some of the ideas and concepts off the yoga mat?
Big picture view.
Are the yoga poses to feel the same for everyone? How do you convey this to students?
No! Talk about body proportion and that bodies are different, bone structure is different, tell them not to compare
Is it ok to give very specific instructions to beginning students? Why or why not?
No, it is not ok. Beginners do not have the body awareness and may become intimidated. For beginners use gross instruction not subtle.
How do you teach beginners Triangle pose?
Through gross shape.
When do you use props? Why/why not?
Props are helpful when first beginning because the offer aid, they are useful in teaching better alignment or helping to deepen the posture.
How do you teach beginner’s to get out of the “no pain, no gain” mentality?
Talk about effort in percentages … As in give 70%
Efforting is good … Straining is not
Stop light effect: red light, yellow light, green light
How do you reach beginner’s to not worry about what they look like in a pose?
No mirror
Direct them to the effects of the pose in their body and how they are feeling
How much praise and positive feedback would you give our beginning students, does it feed their egos?
Depends on the people …
When do you demonstrate a pose or sequence?
To new students before they do or to clarify for more experienced students
What do you do if you believe a student is experiencing pain in a pose, but hey haven’t told you? Give a specific incidence.
Recommend small movements to see if it feels better …
What voice qualities are necessary for a good yoga teacher?
Clear, rich, melodies, Confident, audible
What qualities of voice are not good for yoga teacher to have?
Too loud or too soft, monotone or flat
Does the pause of the breath play a role in asana? If so, what is thar role?
Yes, it provides that space of quiet to observe the observer
Should the breath and asana be mechanical?
No, if mechanical the asana is being done by the mind and not the breath
