100 YOGA CLASS THEMES

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General ThemesEffort and SurrenderGiving and ReceivingStrength and So�nessBeginner’s MindBalanceLuckSmilesMiraclesPlayFriendlinessDisciplineIntegrityFounda�onListeningDedica�onS�llnessPranaSankalpa (inten�on)VulnerabilityKaizen (baby steps)

Yamas & Niyamasahimsa – non-violencesatya – benevolent honestyaparigraha – non-hoardingasteya – non-stealingbramacharya – restraintsaucha – cleanlinesssantosha – contentmenttapas – disciplineswadyaya – self-studyishvara pranidhana – offering

MudrasJnana (mind)Anjali (heart)Hakini (integra�on)

BandhasMulaUddiyanaJalandaraHasta & Pada

KoshasAnnamaya: earth, physical layerPranamaya: water, energy layerManomaya: fire, mind layerVijanamaya: air, wisdom layerAnandamaya: space, bliss layer

ArchetypesDurga - motherHanuman - servantShiva Nataraj - dancer/creatorGanesha - remover of obstaclesKrishna - loverLakshmi - abundance

5 divine acts of ShivaCrea�on/Sustenance/Dissolu�onConcealment/Revela�on

Yoga Sutras1.2 Yoga chi�avri� nirodhaha: yoga s�lls the fluctua�ons of the mind.1.12 Abhyasa vairagya tannirodaha: happiness is obtained through consistent prac�ce and non-a�achment.2.1 Tapas svadyaya ishvarapranidhani kriyayoga: the prac�ce of yoga is a conscious and disciplined offering to something bigger.2.46 Sthira sukham asanam: your asana should be both steady and comfortable.

ChakrasMuladhara: pelvic floor, earth, ins�nct, security, survival, poten�al, food, ma�erSwadisthana: sacrum, water, –change, movement, pleasure, emo�ons, sexuality, desireManipura: navel, fire, power, autonomy, will, energy, technology, self-esteemAnahata: heart, air, love, breath, balance, rela�onshipVishudda: throat, ether, self-expression, sound, vibra�on, communica�on, crea�vityAjna: brow/pineal gland, light, intui�on, sight, imagina�on, visionSahasrara: crown, consciousness, insight, universal connec�on

Oppositesspirit/ma�erconcealment/revela�onmystery/insightignorance/awakeningforge�ng/rememberingSthira/SukhaYin/YangEmbrace/Release

Trini�esIcca (will), Jnana (knowledge), Kriya (ac�on)Sarawa�, Lakshmi, KaliGunas (quali�es of nature): tamas, rajas, sa�va

Malas (dust or film on the mirror of consciousness concealing us from our true nature)

Anava Mala: unworthiness, sadness, separa�on from God, lack of meaning.Mayiya Mala: compe��on, anger, jealousy, separa�on from others.Karma Mala: anxiety, fear, the desire to own and to accomplish.

A�ributes of the AbsoluteSwatantrya: ul�mate freedomPurnatva: fullnessSpanda: pulsa�onChit: consciousnessAnanda: blissShri: auspiciousness

Western Philosophy/PsychologyMazlow’s hierarchy of needsFlow – Mihály CsíkszentmihályiThriving vs SurvivingUse your strengths

5 ElementsEarthAirFireWaterSpace/Ether

HolidaysThanksgiving: Gra�tudeValen�nes: Love yourself firstEaster: MiraclesFourth of July: IndependenceMLK Jr: I have a dreamVeteran’s Day: ServiceEquinoxes: BalanceMother’s day: nurture yourself