F2F Class Notes (Tony) [R]
Homework
Read the article about yoga poses and their benefits:
Review the words and be ready to practice them next class.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mattortile/11-beginners-yoga-poses-to-help-you-get-started?utm_term=.muV3Wro6Y#.weA4YN3w9
Vocabulary
if you are turned leaning left or right
backbend – the name of the pose
eg: I hurt my lower back, doing backbends.
slide – move something across a surface, usually without picking it up
eg: Slide the top half of your body off the bed, and keep the other half on the bed.
eg: The road was icy, and I was sliding all over the place.
ease V. – to do something softly or slowly
eg: If you ease into yoga its not so difficult.
posture – the shape of your back, standing up straight is good posture
eg: You need to straighten your posture.
How to teach Yoga:
POSE:
This is the _____ pose.
This is the mountain pose.
BENEFITS: (Good things you get from doing it)
The mountain pose will improve your sense of center.
It will improve your mental clarity.
It is a solid breathing exercise. You need to breathe deeply.
Pronunciation
prayer – Pr’ Air
stretch – Streh, Ch’
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