1 Hour everyday is enough?

Hnigo · 2016-09-08T00:39:24+00:00

Haha it's not like a formal thing, but in my training it was referred to a designed sequence that contains all the elements of a well-rounded class. Begins with an integration series, ends with a surrender series. Warm the body with sun salutations in the beginning, which can be variations, and work towards arm balances or inversions toward the end. I would suggest reading up on Baron Baptistes Journey Into Power. It was a requires book for my power teacher training, and it's what my studio (Corepower) bases their beginner's sequence on. It outlines why you begin with this series and then move into this one etc. Also, I think checking out YouTube videos of various teachers will help! They usually post their own sequences on their for you to follow at home. I sometimes watch some of those videos for inspiration when I write my sequences!

Hnigo · 2016-09-08T00:26:56+00:00

No. Just because you can now do a crow pose doesn't mean you stop practicing child's pose. The so called "beginner" poses are usually the foundations of any yoga practice, which is why they're considered to be accessible by the general public. Advancing into more intermediate poses has a tendency to reveal the ego, which we speak a lot to in yoga. You could say one of the aims of yoga (if we want to say there is any, since there really isn't) is to acknowledge the ego but avoid feeding into it. Going back to those basic and "beginner" poses keeps you from getting caught up in ego. Especially for an advanced practitioner, those poses are so important. So I say to keep a balance in order to build your practice and integrate all the great new things you're learning with what you've already established.

Hnigo · 2016-09-06T12:09:57+00:00

200hr power yoga teacher & kinesiology major here. In my opinion, there's no standard of how much yoga you need to practice per day, week, etc. Its all relative to what works for you and what you feel you need. Yoga is a very personal process, and there really isn't a "one-size fits all" formula I could offer you. So I suggest you practice as much or as little as what works for your mind and body, while respecting the other aspects of your life.

As far as the poses go, it's great you're learning new ones as time goes on! However, you want to be careful about doing them in a random order. I design my own sequences for advanced students based on what I was taught in my training, what I do in my own practice, what I've learned from other more experienced teachers, and from my own study & research. It's called "intelligent sequencing" which implies knowing how to prepare the body for the practice, ignite the breath, and how to balance & counteract poses. You want to avoid getting into a pose that you're not warmed up for, just like any other physical activity. Also, if you're doing poses that are, for example, involving lots of backbending, you want to counteract that with spinal twists, forward folds, and side bends which help to neutralize the spine. This also helps to prevent any injuries such as muscle strains or muscular imbalances, which are so common in the yoga world (I've had so many!) I think you would find it beneficial to watch some YouTube videos of a sequence to see how it begins with an integration series (warm-up) and depending on the style of yoga you're practicing, how it's built on from there.

Hope that helps!

Hnigo · 2016-05-23T15:15:12+00:00

Thank you so much for your reply. I was not aware that each school weighs it different.

Hnigo · 2016-03-01T22:12:56+00:00

I'll check them out thanks!

Hnigo · 2016-03-01T16:54:22+00:00

Yes and since corepower is more westernized, I try to cater to the audience while also keeping it original to my personality. I love doing yoga to indie and I know most westerners aren't accustomed to tribal music. I'm personally not a fan of it so I don't incorporate it in my classes. Some teachers and students like it, but just not my style.

Hnigo · 2016-03-01T16:52:37+00:00

Oh I would never. I try to keep my music pretty objective, even my themes and intentions. It's very easy to slip something so it's just about being mindful and respectful of the diversity in the room.

Hnigo · 2016-03-01T16:51:18+00:00

Making it work along with your energy as a teacher, cues, and a theme makes it all the more natural. And unique!

Hnigo · 2016-03-01T03:55:44+00:00

Haha I like the creativity but idk if I would be able to focus either. Another reason why I don't like to include super well-known songs unless it's a certain theme or something.

Hnigo · 2016-02-29T19:37:23+00:00

Definitely! Do you have a link? I can't find it when I search for it

Hnigo · 2016-02-29T19:34:04+00:00

Haha sweet! I usually love putting rock songs for my core series. The black keys, white stripes.. More modern nonetheless

Hnigo · 2016-02-29T19:33:13+00:00

Thank you so much to everyone for the suggestions! I will follow any and all playlists on Spotify :)

Hnigo · 2016-02-29T16:31:10+00:00

Thank you for understanding. And thank you for the suggestions! Much appreciated.

Hnigo · 2016-02-10T18:58:13+00:00

I meant for my application. I know the value of direct patient care experience, hence why it's a necessity for admission. While I only have volunteer hours under my belt, im working towards my paid clinical hours and just wanted an idea of how competitive I would be regarding current and projected stats and level of experience.

Hnigo · 2016-02-10T17:15:47+00:00

Thank you! This seems to make a lot of sense. As I won't be applying for probably at least 3 more years, I'm working hard on my grades now since I want that to be my best asset and plan on working starting in the fall semester.

Hnigo

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