Week One
Introduction: Upeksha Yoga and the Skeletal-Muscular Realignment
system, learning and teaching Tadasana and variations; the chakras and
the glandular system.

Week Two
Hip flexion: Downward facing dog and uttanasana based asanas; safe
spinal extension.

Week Three
Hip Extension: Prone hip extending practices and the chatturnaga vinyasa.

Week Four
Softening Overworked Muscles: Upeksha Yoga self-massage techniques and warm-ups

Week Five
Twists: Anatomy, principles and practice of spinal twists.
Sunday 2/14: Valentine's Day partner yoga & Thai massage open house -
guest welcome!

Week Six

Open hip warrior sequences: warrior II and triangle based asanas.

Week Seven
Balance Poses & Square hip Warrior Poses: The drishti (gaze), standing
balances and arm balances, anatomy and neurology of the feet and
wrists. Warrior I & III based asanas.

Week Eight
Kneeling Sequences: Opposite limb balance and variations. Intro to pranayama.

Week Nine
Forward Bends & Hip Openers: Standing, seated and supine hip flexion
and extension; pranayama continued.

Week Ten
Heart Practices: Variations on "Spreading Wings" - Upeksha Yoga heart openers.

Week Eleven
Inversions and Relaxation: Physiology, principles and practice of full
inversions, and anatomy of the shoulder girdle; Savasana and seated
meditation practices.

Week Twelve
Core Conditioning: Accessing the abs without strain on the hip flexors
and upper trapezius.

Week Thirteen
Back Bends & Side Bends: Anatomy, principles and practice of back- and
side-bending; using the glutes and abs to relieve tension from the
lower spine and strengthen the upper spine.

Week Fourteen
Asana Sequencing: Safe and creative sequencing of yogic practices.

Week Fifteen
Ethics and Business: Yogic philosophy and lifestyle, ethical &
effective business and marketing practices

Week Sixteen
Review and Practice: Preparation for final teaching assessments

Week Seventeen
Conclusion: Final teaching assessments and graduation ceremony.

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