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The Practice Course Curriculum THE PRACTICE CURRICULUM COURSE The Practice Acquire a practiced understanding in your own mind and body of the answers you’ve sought. Expand your breadth and depth of knowledge across the asanas of Yoga, from foundations through advanced postures. Study essential anatomy. Build strength and flexibility, and advance towards arm balances and inversions. Build a sustainable practice through custom modifications for your body, protecting your joints, and preventing injuries. Advance beyond creating shapes to live a practiced understanding of musculoskeletal engagement in and between asanas. Learn engaging ways to incorporate meditation, pranayama, and kriya into your daily routine. This course is designed for all practice levels. You do need to be able to practice advanced poses, arm balances or inversions to enroll in this course. COURSE The Movement CULTIVATE YOUR PRACTICE 01. [Methodology: Practice with AloMoves] Heighten your mind-body connection through challenging yet accessible sequences. Access a vast library of classes through AloMoves. Participate in the uplifting experience of a live class. Sweat profusely while cultivating a spirit of lighthearted play as a community. INVERSION & ARM BALANCE STUDY 02. [Methodology: Aligned Asana Manual, Lectures and Tutorials] Build the tools from any level of practice to journey towards these advanced postures. Practice effective strength and flexibility, independent prop use, and key alignment tools to work towards your goals with intention and confidence. 3 COURSE The Study ALIGNMENT 01. [Methodology: Aligned Asana Manual, Lectures, and Tutorials] Advance beyond common cues to gain a practiced embodiment of each asana, the intended effects on the body, and how to tailor postures to your needs. Learn common misalignments and proper muscle engagement. Cultivate strength through knowledge. DUAL ACTIONS 02. [Methodology: Aligned Asana Manual, Lectures, and Tutorials] Learn the Dual Actions, the Aligned Yoga system of activating opposing and complementary forces in the body to achieve balance across your musculature, joints, and mind. Master the practice of creating space and length in the body to flow more deeply into your practice. 4 COURSE The Study ESSENTIAL YOGA ANATOMY 03. [Methodology: Aligned Asana Manual, Lectures, andTutorials] Learn essential yoga anatomy to enhance your knowledge and confidence. Learn the functions of key muscles, discover basic anatomy, and practice functional biomechanics. ADDITIONAL ADVANCED ASANAS AND TRANSITIONS 04. [Methodology: Tutorials] (The Practice Plus exclusive) Access a library of 50+ additional advanced asanas and transitions. 5 COURSE The Mind MEDITATION 01. [Methodology: Lectures and Guided Meditation] Discover techniques for different mindspaces, from progressive relaxation to mindfulness meditation and breath awareness. Develop your own integrated daily practice with guided recordings. Feel the benefits of stress reduction, enhanced self awareness, and lengthened attention span. PRANAYAMA 02. [Methodology: Lectures and Tutorials] Hone breathing techniques to energize the body while calming the mind. Practice awareness of the diaphragm and chest, learn to flood the body with oxygen, and tune into your Self. 6 COURSE The Mind KRIYAS 03. [Methodology: Lectures and Tutorials] Accelerate your spiritual development with traditional cleansing rituals intended to bring practitioners to a profound state of balance and tranquility. Learn techniques such as kapalabhati, nauli kriya, and nasal irrigation. CONTEMPLATION 04. [Methodology: Lectures] Practice self-reflection and the art of connecting with your psyche. Integrate themes from the Sutras of Patanjali into your personal experiences. Practice reshaping habitual behavior to improve your emotional well-being and find balance. 7 COURSE The Mind INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY 05. [Methodology: Lectures] Learn the foundational elements behind the art of practiced calm. KIRTAN & MANTRA 06. [Methodology: Lectures] (The Practice Plus exclusive) Experience the uplifting and transformational gifts of kirtan and mantra. Learn the fundamentals of mantra vidya, including the science, power, and transformational potential of the practice. 8 ADD-ON Mentorship Add-On Access dedicated 1:1 time from Bri for personalized guidance. Transform the way you move, your thinking, your understanding of verbal and hands-on adjustments, and how you guide others through a deeper practice. This is a unique offering not available anywhere else. Wherever you may be in your teaching journey, this is the mentorship option for you. How it Works Receive in-depth reviews with step-by-step guidance from Bri to help you achieve your goals. Show Bri where you are in your journey, and receive custom guidance on any topic. • The Practice: Submit three 5-minute videos on your self-filmed practice goals, from achieving a specific asana to building strength and flexibility. This document is property of Aligned Wellness. Access to it does not allow sharing, Please note that our curriculum is continuously revised for opportunities of copying or distribution in any shape or form; please see our terms of use for more improvement and hence, may vary after purchase. information..
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