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Teaching Asana The bus stop method The bus stop method is a great way to teach progressively by offering different shapes and stages of the pose This is a great way for making poses accessible in unique and exploratory ways The

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Teaching Asana The bus stop method

The bus stop method is a great way to teach

progressively by offering different shapes and stages

f the pose
This is a great way for making poses accessible in

unique and exploratory ways

The bus stop method creates a template or plan

for a progressive and inclusive class

The bus stop method builds a progression of poses

with similar shapes, grouping them together to make asana more accessible

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Grouping Similar Poses Together

Grouping Poses Together

Seated Poses Standing Postures Lateral Facing Standing Postures Baddha Konasana Butterfly Pose Trikonasana Triangle Tadasana Mountain Pose Janu Sirsasana Head to knee pose Parsvakonasana Extended Side Angle Virabhadrasana 1 Warrior 1 Paschimottanasana Seated Forward Fold Prasarita Padottanasana Standing Wide Legged Forward Fold Anjaneyasana Lunge Pose Upavistha Konasana Wide Legged Forward Fold Virabhadrasana 2 Warrior 2 Utktasana Chair

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How the Bus Stop Method Works

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Class Structure

To create an accessible flow class minimize the up and down movements. Structure your class by grouping similar poses together: 1. Beginning of the Class: Create a centering and group all seated warm up poses together

2. Body of the Class: Group all standing poses together
3. Cool Down: Group all seated and reclining poses

together

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Class Structure Examples

Centering:

savasana, reclining twists, bridge, happy baby, alternating knees to chest, reclined pigeon, half happy baby

Body of the Class:

cat/cow, spinal balance, down dog, lunge pose, chair, chair twist, forward fold, warrior 2, wide legged forward fold, extended side angle, triangle, peaceful warrior

Cool Down:

cat/cow, seated twists, butterfly pose, head to knee pose, forward fold, bridge pose, reclining pigeon, legs up the wall, supported inversion, savasana

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Class Planning Template

Please note you can find these templates in your bonus materials. Other online resources for creating classes

https://www.yogaclassplan.com
http://www.ideafit.com/fitness-libr

ary/yoga-lesson-plan-2-twisting-fr

m-the-core-and-intention
http://georgewatts.org/free-resour

ces Feel free to add any resources you have to the Facebook page

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Yogi Play Time: A chance to explore The Power of the PROP!

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Yogi Play Time

Adding a few minutes of

experimental play time to your class allows students to really explore their practice on their own

Set aside 5-8 minutes per class to

invite students to ask questions and have some play time on their mats

Be attentive, walk around, answer

questions and offer encouragement

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Time to reflect on your learning
What were the key points in the

lesson?

How can you use these strategies in

your classes