Teaching Asana The bus stop method The bus stop method is a great - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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 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

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

How the Bus Stop Method Works

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

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

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 om-the-core-and-intention ● http://georgewatts.org/free-resour ces Feel free to add any resources you have to the Facebook page

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

● Adding a few minutes of experimental play time to your class Yogi allows students to really explore their practice on their own Play ● Set aside 5-8 minutes per class to invite students to ask questions and have some play time on their mats Time ● Be attentive, walk around, answer questions and offer encouragement

● Time to reflect on your learning ● What were the key points in the lesson? Reflections ● How can you use these strategies in your classes