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Curriculum–Dynamic Gentle Yoga™ Teacher Training–Chair-Supported Practice

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Module 1

Dynamic Gentle Chair Yoga–Accessible, Inclusive, Empowering

The Dynamic Gentle Yoga Teacher Training begins with a module that lays the foundation of teaching methods that make yoga accessible for as many people as possible.
Friday Evening – Beginning / Embodying the Practice 

Get oriented to our weekend
Affirm the intentions of this training
Understand the essential principles of Dynamic Gentle Yoga
Participate in a smooth and soothing, complete practice of chair-supported Dynamic Gentle Yoga
Learn about your 20-minute practice teach project 

Saturday Morning – Creating Sacred Space / The elements of the beginning of your class

Receive an introduction into the world of chair yoga and the many populations chair yoga can serve.
Learn an effective approach to creating accessibility and  providing an empowering environment 
Skill Development: creating safety, setting the context, guiding the centering, guiding the Seated Mountain
Discover effective options for opening the lungs and increasing resilience in the breathing muscles
Orientation to the many resources available to support your training

Saturday Afternoon – Learn the Secret Sauce / Begin with the Spine

Explore the key methods of teaching Dynamic Gentle for guiding accessible and empowering yoga
Explore the importance of the Entry Phase options
Learn specific tools for guiding the soothing, meditative Dynamic Gentle style
Participate and learn about feeling studies, progressive options education, the freedom of experimenting.
Skill Development: The Bear Hug SpinalExtension
Embody the methods and integrate your learning through participation in guided practice

Sunday Morning – Empowering Language

Explore the nuances of the Entry, Sustaining and Release phases
Skill Development: shoulder care, the Side Stretch and Seated Twists

Sunday Afternoon– Trauma-Sensitive language

Learn the principles of trauma-sensitive language
Understand the plan for your 20 minute practice teach project
Embody the methods and integrate your learning through participation in guided practice

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Module 2

Energy–Stimulate and Integrate Prana

While developing a repertoire of chair-supported yoga poses, learn about and experience the transformation that occurs in the Sustaining Phase of yoga practice. After entering a pose, the practice can deepen using pranayama, body awareness and relaxed effort, even as sensations heat up. Refine your teaching skills to continually provide landmarks to direct the mind’s attention and develop a steady focus.
Friday Evening – Embodying the Practice 

Get oriented to our weekend
Participate in an evolving smooth and soothing, complete practice of chair-supported Dynamic Gentle Yoga
Begin to plan your 30-minute practice teach

Saturday –Learn the Secrets / Embody the Practice

Learn the three elements of the Sustaining Phase
Experience and learn to teach chair-supported standing postures
Skill Development: Warriors I and II
Introducing the profound Release and Integration Phases
Review the 20-minute recording project
Expand your repertoire of warm-ups and standing postures
Embody the methods and integrate your learning through participation in guided practice

Sunday – Sustaining, Balancing and Releasing

Skill Development: the Crane and the Tree
Expand your repertoire of warm-ups, seated and chair-supported standing postures
Complete the plan for your 30 minute practice-teach recording session
Experience and learn to teach powerful pranayama for chair-supported yoga practice
Embody the methods and integrate your learning through participation in guided practice

Frequently Asked Questions

Module 3

Empowerment–Meditative Yoga

While continuing to develop a repertoire of chair yoga poses, learn to lead a mindful Release Phase and provide guidance for the meditative Integration Phase.
Friday Evening – Beginning, Embodying the Practice 

Get oriented to our weekend
Participate in an evolving smooth and soothing, complete practice of Dynamic Gentle Chair Yoga
Begin to plan your 40-minute practice teach

Saturday –Learn the Secrets / Embody the Practice 

Learn effective options for releasing the posture.
Understand the value and methods for leading Chair-Supported Standing Postures.
Skill Development: Seated Warriors
Review 40-minute practice teaching project
Refine your understanding, timing and use of the Integration Phase, also known as the sacred pause
Expand your repertoire of warm-ups and seated postures and the chair-supported Sun Salutation
Embody the methods and integrate your learning through participation in guided practice

Sunday – Effective Short Meditations

Skill Development: Downward Dog
Learn to guide effective short meditations
Complete the plan for your 40 minute practice teach
Expand your repertoire of warm-ups, feeling studies, pranayama, seated and chair-supported standing postures
Embody the methods and integrate your learning through participation in guided practice

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Module 4

Mastery–Smooth Transitions

While continuing to develop a repertoire of chair yoga poses, learn about the types of transitions and the importance of guiding smooth transitions. Have an embodied experience of practicing as a differently-abled student to enhance your empathy and skill.
Friday Evening – Embodying the Practice

Review learnings from the 40 minute practice teach sessions and share about receiving empowering mentoring
Participate in an evolving smooth and soothing, complete practice of Dynamic Gentle Chair Yoga

Saturday –Learn the Secrets / Embody the Practice / Learn the Secrets

Consider the opportunities of smooth transitions
Take a deeper look at the transitions in a yoga class
Learn how to lead a masterfully smooth chair yoga class
Skill Development: Sitting to Standing
Have an embodied experience of practicing with different abilities
Refine your empowering and inclusive language
Expand your repertoire of warm-ups and standing postures
Embody the methods and integrate your learning through participation in guided practice

Sunday – Sequencing and Themes

Consider the types of sequencing that provide scaffolding of your master classes
Explore themes to bring focus and relevance to your classes and to encourage enrollment and retention of students
Learn the Standing Chair-Supported Sun Salutation
Develop your vision and your next steps
Graduate and celebrate!

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