I AM - Inquiry, Asana, Meditation: An Immersion Into The Yamas & Niyamas

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Lyn Kehoe Power Yoga

Heritage Square Shopping Center, 109 Danbury Rd ste d14, Ridgefield, CT 06877, USA

Ridgefield, CT

Purpose

The intent of this course is to develop an understanding of yoga's 10 ethical principles, how to apply them during asana practice and in daily life. Teachers will learn how to integrate these concepts in a way that helps students cultivate a lifelong practice.

What to expect

The course is presented as a 10-unit exploration, along with one introductory unit of study. Each unit will focus on a specific Yama or Niyama.
Each Unit Includes:
Inquiry -
The practice of yoga encourages a dedication to self-study as a pathway to self-knowledge. You will be introduced to the monthly focus with a brief audio tutorial. Lyn will give you an overview of the yogic principle you will be exploring in order for you to gain a complete understanding, along with ways to integrate them into your day-to-day life. You will be encouraged to spend time reflecting and journaling on the principle throughout the month. Though, journaling is always optional. Journal prompts are included to get you kickstarted with that months self-inquiry and exploration.
Asana -
Each month will include a recorded 60 to 75-minute studio class practice designed around the focus of the current month. These recordings are appropriate for all levels of practice. Along with your video practice, tips on how to apply the month’s specific philosophical theme while practicing on your mat are included. Each month includes three extra bonus prerecorded practices. There are a total of 41 practices.
Meditation -
A short guided meditation is included each month. Meditation is also a pathway to self-knowledge. Through the process of learning to quiet distracting thoughts you can begin to filter out misconceptions and misinformation clouding your reality. The ability to focus the mind can help with improving the quality of your life by learning to manage anxiety and stress.
Teacher Section -
This section includes various methods and tips on how to integrate the Yama or Niyama of study into your classes. These include both verbal and tangible techniques and methods. At the end of each unit (total of 10), you will be asked to check a box and submit a form confirming you have completed and reviewed all content.
Material Included in the Teacher Section:
-downloadable/printable course manual -a sample script for a class opening on each yama/niyama that introduces the principle to students in a relevant way
-specific ways to integrate each yama/niyama into class (unique teaching methods, sequencing, etc.)
-creative sequencing explorations examples: exploring proprioception and interoception to practice aparigraha/non-attchment or building a class around mountain pose to practice santosha/contenment
-suggestions of how to apply these principles in professional life
-and more!

Material Included in the Course:
-a downloadable/printable course manual
-41 prerecorded yoga practices
-10 guided meditations
-audio philosophy tutorials
-journal prompts

Style/Lineage

Lyn Kehoe Power Yoga is a breath guided, vinyasa style, meditative practice where poses are used as tools for transformation. It is grounded in the foundational elements of Ashtanga yoga, with influences of the contemporary power yoga styles of Baron Baptiste and Bryan Kest.
Classes are designed for all levels. Options are offered throughout to support a non-competitive environment and inclusivity.

Core competencies

By the end of this program, graduates will be able to…

Practice Skills
  • Practice meditation with yamas and niyamas themed guided meditations and establish a daily practice.
  • Practice the yamas and niyamas during asana by applying mental techniques that create a process focused practice.
Teaching Skills
  • Develop a class using an individual yama or niyama as a focus or theme by introducing the principle at the start of class, and applying the principle throughout class by integrating both mental excercises and tangible teaching methods.
Lifestyle & Ethics
  • Apply the yamas and niyamas in day-to-day life, both personally and professionally, by spending time studying and reflecting on each principle and understanding how each can be of benefit.
Yoga History & Theory
  • List the 5 kleshas and explain each along with why they lead to human suffering.
  • Explain the 8 limbed path by defining each limb and how it is used as a roadmap to attain the state of yoga.
  • Discuss the yamas and niyamas including the definition of each prinicple and the benefits of practicing them.
  • Describe the first 5 sutras of patanjali including the definition of yoga and the meaning of 'seer' and 'seen'.

AYC allows each school to state and evaluate the competencies each student acquires. Students rate how well the program delivered them.

Program Emphasis

Evaluation methods

Program evaluations
  • Special project

At the end of each section you will be asked to submit a form confirming you have reviewed all of the content for that unit. Upon completion of all 10 units, you will be asked to complete course review questions.

Program Faculty

Featured Faculty

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Lyn teaches a meditative, breath guided, power vinyasa practice that weaves philosophical teachings into the practice in a way that makes it relatable and understandable to all students. She has been teaching for 30 years and offers both trainings and workshops.

Lyn Gerfin

aka Lyn Kehoe

Level 3 Yoga Teacher Badge Level 3
Ridgefield, CT, US

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