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What To Expect In Level 3
What to expect in level 3. Here are some highlights of what you will specifically learn in level 3: 'The Box' mobility assessment test and how to self-assess for pain (and assess others as well) The deeper purpose of yoga asana Yoga sequencing and how to prepare for certain yoga poses Yoga sequencing for pain points The pain journey - a more comprehensive look How to incorporate AYAMA into your teaching Do you plan to teach AYAMA to others? Let us know in the comments!
What You Need To Get Started
My top recommendations and resources for a successful AYAMA Training experience: REQUIRED: STOP STRETCHING! A New Yogic Approach To Master Your Body and Live Pain-Free, I will be making book references throughout the training and you will be required to submit a book report to complete your certification. STOP STRETCHING, the podcast (Available on all streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple) Please listen to episodes 1-4 before continuing. SUGGESTED: Join our Facebook Group here. RECOMMENDED: Anatomy APPS During the AYAMA sections of this training, we encourage you to follow along in an anatomy APP. This will allow you to trace and learn where the muscles are in your body. There are a variety of anatomy APPS available today. We highly recommend these two: Essential Anatomy Complete Anatomy Whichever APP you decide to use, download it on your IPAD/Computer/Phone before you start this training so you have it ready to go at any time to deepen your understanding of your anatomy and specifically your muscles! Other: Autobiography of a Naked Yogi by Yogi Aaron Yoga Mat (Best yoga mat ever!) Four Yoga Blocks (Dimensions 4" x 6" x 9") Yoga Straps (The link will take you to a combo) Yoga Blankets (We recommend having at least 4, more if possible) Sandbags (Have at least 2 on hand) Yoga Chair (Having a proper yoga chair on hand is a game changer! AND in level 3, we will be covering Chair AYAMA!) Spinal Molding Blocks (To correct posture and spinal curves): For Neck and For Low Back Questions? Use the comments section to ask anything!
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Yoga Adjustments: What Happens In The Body
Yoga Adjustments — What Happens In The Body In this video, I show you how a popular yoga adjustment creates weakness in the body. Try this with a friend to feel the effects in your own body and then tell me what you think in the comments!
I've always hated when that adjustment was done to me!
Are we going to be straddling the fine line between yoga instructor and a yoga therapist as defined by Yoga Alliance?
@Teri Yoga therapy is TM. SO we don't use that terminaology. Also, to get into the realm of physical therapy, we would need a lot more hours to certify. 😁 IN this level, we begin to identify muscle tightness as way to evaluate muscle weakness.
@Teri Yoga Therapy programs require over 4 years of training (over 1000 hours) and are accredited by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT.org) - not Yoga Alliance. IAYT is extremely picky about their accreditation. Last I looked, I believe there were only about 70 schools approved. It's not a trademarked term - and can't be because the words themselves are descriptors. Which causes the confusion.
That said, there's a big difference in education between a yoga teacher and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) or licensed physical therapist.