Beginners Yoga Basics

About the workshop

Join Amrita on Tuesday afternoons in April for a new class. Designed for complete beginners, returners or even teachers who want to learn more about how to teach beginners. Each class is an exploration of the basic fundamentals of yoga asana (postures) and is based on the Jivamukti Yoga Basics curriculum. No prior knowledge of yoga is required! Each week we focus on different groups of yoga postures and break down the fundamentals of each posture, trying them out in different variations while learning how to effectively and intelligently use yoga props such as blocks, belts, blankets and walls! You will also learn pranayama (breath control) techniques, try out chanting mantras and do some partner work. Each class begins with a warm up sequence and there is a relaxation practice at the end of each class. Week 1 - Standing Postures basics Week 2 - Forward Bending basics Week 3 - Back bending basics Week 4 - Turning it Upside Down and Putting it All Together - Inversions basics Week 5 - Try out a Vinyasa Yoga Class sequence to music Amrita is an 800 hour certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher and has been teaching Jivamukti Yoga for over 15 years. The basics course is part of the Jivamukti method’s teaching curriculum and is excellent for preparing students for the more fast paced dynamic vinyasa flow style classes.