Description
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Core Curriculum Class Topic: Basics, Equalizing Poses
Asana:
–        Balasana (Child)
–        Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
–        Tadasana (Mountain)
–        Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend)
–        Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)
–        Malasana (Garland) – Preparatory
–        Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (Bridge)
–        Related physiology, preparations, counter/equalizing poses, variations, benefits, contraindications, and safety issues.
Theory:Â
–        Benefits of Yoga (Physical/ Psychological/ Spiritual)
–        Is Yoga a Religion?
–        Cultural Appropriation
Pranayama: –   Diaphragmatic Breath (belly breathing)
About the Teacher: Karen Hamdon has been a student of yoga for over 40 years and is a Permanent Senior Teacher through the Yoga Association of Alberta. She received her training in Traditional Hatha Yoga from Friedel Khattab through the Khattab School of Yoga. She has been teaching for 21 years and taking groups to India (almost annually) for 15 years. Her intention is to share this precious ancient wisdom called Yoga in ways that honour her teachers and benefit others.
