Introduction to Physical Foundations
Preview the Physical Foundations’ video in the online yoga school right here. Expert instructor, Nancy, kicks off your teacher training experience. It’s fun and easy.
Learn fundamental alignment and detailed cueing tips for over 100 yoga postures. After these ten hours of carefully crafted content you will know if the path to instructor certification is right for you.
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Physical Foundations Course Detail
Preview the physical foundations video topics of this yoga teacher training module. Full access to Videos now available with purchase of the Physical Foundations module.
Sun Salutations
- Chapter 1 LSN 1.1.1 | Sun Salutation AÂ | Learn the basic flow and breath pattern for Sun Salutation A | 20 minutes
- Chapter 1 LSN 1.1.1 | Sun Salutation B and Classical | Learn the basic flow and breath pattern for Sun Salutation B & Classical Sun Salutations | 26 minutes
- 1.1.1. Pose Breakdowns Pt 1Â | Learn about the pose break downs for Sun Salutations: Mountain, Fierce, Plank, Chaturanga, and Standing Forward Fold | 40 minutes
- 1.1.1. Pose Breakdowns Pt 2Â | Learn about the pose break downs for Sun Salutations: Cobra, Up Dog, Down Dog, Warrior One and Crescent Lunge | 27 minutes
- 1.1.1. Sun Salutations Review | An express review of Sun Salutations | 14 minutes
Standing Postures
- 1.1.2. Standing Postures | Internal Hips | Learn about the basics of Internal Hip Rotation with Pyramid | 23 minutesÂ
- 1.1.2. Standing Postures | External Hips | Learn about the basics of External Hip Rotation with Triangle, Warrior Two, Extended Side Angle, and Goddess | 22 minutes
Twisting Postures
- 1.1.3. Twisting Postures | Pt 1Â | Learn about Spine Safety and Twisting Postures with Revolved Fierce, Revolved Triangle, Revolved Side Angle, and Revolved Crescent | 23Â minutes
- 1.1.3. Twisting Postures | Pt 2Â | Learn more about Twisting Postures with Half Lord of the Fish, Twisted Deer, Revolved Head to Knee, and Supine Twist | 36 minutes
- 1.1.3. Twisting Postures | Pt 3Â | Learn more about Spine Safety and Twisting Postures with Cat, Cow, Boat, and Reverse Plank | 16 minutes
Balancing Postures
- 1.1.4. Balancing Postures | Pt 1Â | Alignment Basics and Cueing Tips for Balancing Postures with Tree, Dancer, and Eagle |Â 22 minutes
- 1.1.4. Balancing Postures | Pt 2Â | Learn more about Balancing Postures with Half Moon, Warrior Three, and Standing Hand to Foot | 17 minutes
Arm Balancing Postures
- 1.1.5. Arm Balancing Postures | Learn the basics of Arm Balance Postures with Side Plank, Crow, Shoulder Pressure Pose, and Fire Fly | 25 minutes
Spinal Extension Postures
- 1.1.6. Spinal Extension Postures | Pt 1Â | Alignment Basics and Cueing Tips for Back Bend Postures with Locus, Cobra, Up Dog, and Bow |Â 25 minutes
- 1.1.6. Spinal Extension Postures | Pt 2Â | Learn more about Back Bend Postures with Camel, Bridge, Upward Bow, and Fish |Â 26 minutes
Hip Opening Postures
- 1.1.7. Hip Opening Postures | Pt 1Â | Alignment Basics and Cueing Tips for Hip Opening Postures with Easy Seated Pose, Bound Angle, Seated Angle, Wide Leg Fold, and Hero Pose | 30 minutes
- 1.1.7. Hip Opening Postures | Pt 2Â | Learn more about Hip Opening Postures with Yogi Squat, Pigeon, King Pigeon, Deer, and the Splits | 29 minutes
- 1.1.7. Hip Opening Postures | Pt 3Â | Learn more about Hip Opening Postures with Lotus, Happy Baby, Gate, and Cow Face Pose | 28 minutes
Inversion Postures
- 1.1.8. Inversion Postures | Pt 1Â | Alignment Basics and Cueing Tips for Inversion Postures with Legs up the Wall, Shoulder Stand, and Plow |Â 24 minutes
- 1.1.8. Inversion Postures | Pt 2Â | Learn more about Inversion Postures with Headstand, Tripod Headstand, Handstand, and Standing Splits | 31 minutes
Forward Folding Postures
- 1.1.9. Forward Folding Postures | Pt 1Â | Alignment Basics and Cueing Tips for Forward Folds with Childs Pose, Seated Forward Fold, and Staff Pose |Â 18 minutes
- 1.1.9. Forward Folding Postures | Pt 2Â | Learn more about Forward Folds with Head to Knee Pose, and Wide Leg Forward Fold | 16 minutes
1.1.9. Forward Folding Postures | Pt 3Â | Learn more about Forward Folds with Supine Hamstring Stretch, and Half Hero | 21 minutes
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