Course curriculum

  • 1

    The Course

  • 2

    The Intention

    • Our Audience

    • Expanding the Definition of Postures

    • Accessibility
  • 3

    The Foundations

    • Understanding Yoga

    • The Five Principles of Yin Yoga

    • The Archetypes

    • How to Teach Functionally
  • 4

    The Essentials

    • Types of Chairs

    • Bolsters

    • Blocks

    • Blankets

    • Straps

    • Use of Props with Chairs

    • Chair Orientation
  • 5

    The Method

    • Basic Considerations

    • Precautions

    • Class Planning

    • Teaching Considerations

    • Creating Visualizations
  • 6

    The Poses by Archetype

    • Chapter Overview

    • Shoelace Archetype

    • Shoelace Pose

    • Sleeping Swan Pose

    • Saddle Archetype

    • Saddle Pose

    • Sphinx/Seal Pose

    • Half Saddle Pose

    • Dragon Pose

    • Caterpillar Archetype

    • Caterpillar Pose

    • Dangle Pose

    • Butterfly (Caterpillar) Pose

    • Half Caterpillar Pose

    • Dragonfly Archetype

    • Half Dragonfly Pose

    • Butterfly (Dragonfly) Pose

    • Squat Pose

    • Twist Archetype

    • Deer (Stag) Twist Pose

    • Seated Twist Pose

    • Dog Archetype

    • Dog Pose

    • Quarter Dog Pose

    • Closed Wing Archetype

    • Closed Wing Pose

    • Eagle Pose

    • Graceful Bow Pose

    • Open Wing Archetype

    • Open Wing Pose

    • Butterfly Fish Pose

    • Banana Archetype

    • Seated Lateral Poses

    • Mermaid Pose

    • Rebound / Savasana
  • 7

    The Practice

    • Warm-ups

    • 65 Minute Chair Yin for the Spine

    • 65 Minute Chair Yin for the Legs

    • 65 Minute Desk Yin
  • 8

    In Conclusion

    • Congratulations!