Yoga Fundamentals for Beginners
Move beyond the beginner stage of yoga, expand your knowledge and attend any class, or practice at home, safely and with confidence.
Each week contains 7 lessons segmented into 5 minute, digestible videos.
1. What is Yoga?
2. What is OM?
3. What is Namaste?
4. Setting an Intention
5. Setting Up The Space
6. Basic Equipment Needed
7. Props & Accessories
Week 1 – Quiz
1. What is Prana?
2. Anatomy of the Breath
3. Breathing Fully & Deeply
4. What is Pranayama?
5. Equal Fluctuations (Sama Vritti)
6. Victorious Breath (Ujjayi)
7. Bandhas (Locks)
Week 2 – Quiz
1. Cardinal Rule
2. Easy Seated Pose (Sukasana)
3. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
4. Plank Pose (Phalakasana)
5. Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana)
6. Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
7. Child's Pose (Balasana)
Week 3 – Quiz
1. Connecting Breath to Movement
2. What is Vinyasa?
3. Vinyasa Version 1
4. Four-Limbed Staff Pose (Chaturanga Dandasana)
5. Upward Facing Dog Pose (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)
6. Vinyasa Version 2
7. 5-Minute Vinyasa Practice
Week 4 – Quiz
1. What is a Sun Salutation?
2. Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana)
3. Half Forward Bend (Ardha Uttanasana)
4. Sun Salutation A
5. Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
6. Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I)
7. Sun Salutation B
Week 5 – Quiz