Understanding how our bodies adapt to specific physical demands can significantly enhance our practice. This is where the SAID principle, or Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demand, becomes invaluable. The principle posits that the body adapts specifically to the types of stress it encounters. For Ashtanga Yoga practitioners, integrating strength training exercises like pulldowns can lead…
Why do conversations about fitness get so weird when Ashtanga gets involved? Understanding how our bodies adapt to specific physical demands can significantly enhance our practice.
🫣Learning from Mismanaged Expectations 🙃 I dont always get it right. An example of how feedback has directly influenced my teaching approach came from my experiences leading the primary series classes. Initially, I integrated specific learning objectives into these classes, which diverged from the traditional format that students expected. This misalignment of expectations often led…
meditation coaching with Cory
Understanding Individual Capabilities 🌟 The foundation of effectively managing a diverse group lies in understanding the unique strengths, limitations, and skills of each student. This understanding allows me to craft a practice that respects each practitioner’s current physical condition while gently pushing their boundaries to foster growth. For instance: ✨ Beginners and seasoned vets will…
The foundation of effectively managing a diverse group lies in understanding the unique strengths, limitations, and skills of each student. This understanding allows me to craft a practice that respects each practitioner’s current physical condition while gently pushing their boundaries to foster growth.
this weekend at @theyoga.club
So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive. Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi — but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside– the other two… Well, not so much. It’s good that we’re not all the same! Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.
So inspired after our Intermediate Intensive. Currently missing my friends @coryyoga and @magiccityyogi — but glad to be back with my other best friend. This one likes to practice outside– the other two… Well, not so much. It’s good that we’re not all the same! Up Next: Primary Series intensive at @theyoga.club this week end.