Quarter 2 Month 5
Recordings
In the course of your studies you will sometimes need to access the recordings out of numeric sequence. Attached are the five month five recordings for your convenience.
Guided Asana and Breathing
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The Second Four Limbs of Yoga
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Bones, Joints and Muscles
Recording 21
Notes on Practice
Quarter two month five Notes on Practice, which is included as a resource for this lesson, discusses asana in relationship to prana. This article is an overview, which is meant to stimulate further study. The pranic model of asana practice is often disregarded by teachers. Though you may not choose to introduce the subject to your students, it is important that you understand the concepts involved.
From the lesson:
"At the base of the spine in the Muladhara chakra is a pranic force
called kundalini. Kundalini is referred to as an evolutionary energy
which is tremendously powerful. Rather than being drawn in from the
outside, this energy is already within us, though dormant or sleeping.
One of the goals of yoga is to awaken this latent pranic force and
consciously lift it up the central Sushumna nadi to Sahasrara, the
thousand-petaled lotus."
Reading Assignment - Notes on Practice
Please read the month five Notes on Practice before beginning to study the new asanas for this month. Please review the Notes on Practice at least weekly during the month.
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Asana Practice - Forward Bends
The postures for month five focus on forward bends. We have included recording 17, "Guided Asana and Breathing - Month Five," as well as the asana practice guide for month five as resources for this lesson. We have also included the "Notes on Practice Lined Pages" document, including a photo of each asana, that you can print out and use if you wish to keep your own personal notes on the poses. Here are snapshots of the poses you'll learn in month five:
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Reading/Listening/Practice Assignment - Forward Bends
At the beginning of the asana section for month five we have included a brief overview of the points you want to keep in your awareness as you practice and teach forward bends. Read the text carefully before you begin and only practice what you can do with stability and comfort. Listen to recording 17, "Guided Asana and Breathing - Month Five". When you have done so, please begin studying and practicing the new asanas. Please carefully study the asana practice guide for month five, and review it and recording 17 at least weekly during the month.
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Guided Asana and Breathing
Recording 17
Theory and Philosophy - Recordings 18 and 19 The Second Four Limbs of Yoga
The theory and philosophy recordings 18 and 19 (included as resources for this lesson) are a lecture on the second four limbs of yoga by Goswami Kriyananda.
"The biggest singular obstacle to sense withdrawal is attachment.
One is supposed to learn various techniques to being detached.
My guru used to — all his food would be put on the plate nicely.
He would push it to the center and cut it. Then he would eat three
quarters and leave one quarter." - Goswami Kriyananda
Listening Assignment - Recordings 18 and 19 The Second Four Limbs of Yoga
Please listen to recordings 18 and 19 by Goswami Kriyananda, on the second four limbs of yoga.
The Second Four Limbs of Yoga
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The Second Four Limbs of Yoga
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Benefits of Forward Bends
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Attached as a resource is a document listing some of the benefits of forward bends. It’s important to learn the benefits of asanas. Learning them will help motivate you to practice as well as understand which types of postures will be most beneficial to individual needs. The list of the benefits of forward bends is only a sample. Research is always making new discoveries about the health benefits of all of the asanas. |
Reading Assignment - Benefits of Forward Bends
Please read and study the PDF document "Benefits of Forward Bends." One way to memorize the benefits of an asana is to repeat one of them out loud just before you do the asana. Then, the next day, repeat a different benefit, and so on. In this way, you’ll memorize the benefits of each asana in a few months and you’ll be able to offer yourself and others more motivation to practice as well as more understanding of the tremendous health benefits of doing yoga.
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Reading Assignment - The Breathing Book
In The Breathing Book, read and perform the inquiries on pages 81-104.
Theory and Philosophy - The Philosophy of Yoga Practice - Part II
The philosophy article for month five, "The Philosophy of Yoga Practice, Part II," continues your study of the mystical psychology of the Yoga Sutras. We have added it as a resource for this lesson.
from the article:
"The greater our self-awareness is in our waking state,
the more aware or lucid we are likely to be in the dream
state, although this can be modified by many factors."
Reading Assignment - The Philosophy of Yoga Practice - Part II
Please read and study "Q5 M5 Theory and Philosophy" "The Philosophy of Yoga Practice Part II."
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Reading Assignment - Yoga, The Iyengar Way
In Yoga, the Iyengar Way, please read pages 59-61, 64-65, 88.
Anatomy and Physiology Recording 21 - Bones, Joints and Muscles
The anatomy and physiology section for month five is dedicated to the study of the musculo-skeletal system. Included as a resource for this lesson is anatomy and physiology recording 21, "Bones, Joints and Muscles."
Reading/Listening Assignment - Anatomy in Full Color & Recording 21
In Human Anatomy in Full Color, review pages 2-11, 18-21, in conjunction with listening to anatomy and physiology recording 21,"Bones, Joints and Muscles." We strongly urge you to make an outline of the entire recording. Also please review the anatomy definitions and terms from month one.
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Recording 21
Reading Assignment - The Spiritual Science of Kriya Yoga
In The Spiritual Science of Kriya Yoga, please review chapters 6 and 7.
Teaching Skills - Recording 20 Inspiring Others to Learn
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The teaching skills recording for month five is on motivating students. Included as a resource is recording 20, "Inspiring Others to Learn," by Goswami Kriyananda.
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