T-T05 is the fifth subject in the theory of teaching section of the Teacher Development program. Its title ‘Being where students are at’ relates to valuing the journey of each student. As teachers of yoga, we recognise that each student presents at a ‘point in time’. Based on this, we consider ways of responding to […]
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The Lineage of each Yoga tradition determines the Methods we apply. This subject looks at how we develop skills through practicing teaching exercises in order to apply our methods to achieve Patanjali’s Yoga Practices. We consider how to maximize learning with an emphasis on Abhyasa. BKS Iyengar teachers apply Technique, Timings, Sequence and Repetition as
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‘It is relatively easy to be a teacher of an academic subject, but to be a teacher in art is very difficult, and to be a yoga teacher is the hardest of all, because yoga teachers have to be their own critics and correct their own practice. The art of yoga is entirely subjective and
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‘…. if any Iyengar Yoga teacher is asked to express what is so unique about Iyengar Yoga then he would have no difficulties in expressing that “Iyengar Yoga is characterised by precision and alignment, sequencing, timing and the use of props’. Prashant Iyengar The subject is in 10 parts and contains articles, videos and quotes.
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This subject is under development and will become available in 2022. It looks to provide a diverse range of resources for students who wish to delve deeply into the subject area. ‘The twists are very effective in relieving backaches, headaches, and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. As the trunk turns, the kidneys and abdominal organs are
This subject is under development and will become available in 2022. It looks to provide a diverse range of resources for students who wish to delve deeply into the subject area. In Basic Guidelines Booklet Geeta writes: ‘The asanas in sitting posture done with forward extension are called paschima pratana sthiti. Similar to standing asanas, the
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Principles of correcting & adjusting examines the key principles that guide our actions and through a range of articles we reflect on Iyengar’s statements about how students learn. ‘As a teacher, we have to initially impart knowledge of techniques. Then, knowing the weaknesses of the students, we have to change the techniques to fit into
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In his book The Tree of Yoga, BKS Iyengar makes the following statement: ‘There are three transformations which take place in meditation. At the very beginning of his Yoga Sutras, Patanjali says that stillness of the mind is yoga. Later, he says that when a person is trying to still the mind, there is an opposition which
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Introduction This subject considers Iyengar’s relationship to classical Yoga as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. In his “message for the 70th birthday” Iyengar states: ‘The yoga I teach is purely astanga yoga, known as the eight-limbed yoga, expounded by Patanjali in his 196 terse sutra, each of which reflects profound experiential knowledge. These are supplemented
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Reflective Practice-Teachers (RP-T) is made up of Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers who meet regularly to discuss issues of teaching and practice with colleagues. These discussions are guided by senior teacher Alan Goode and aim to provide peer support to individuals through this ongoing group dialogue. Reflective Practice-Teacher builds upon a basic skillset identified in the
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