SECTION 1

1. Mantra Meditation with Chrissy https://youtu.be/ul1T3T5XcVo 20 mins, YTT1.

2. Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series PLUS longform pranayama with Chrissy https://youtu.be/UFb-cjqh5cQ This practice totals 2 hours and Ido encourage you to find time to do the whole thing at once! JOURNAL about this experience.

3. Biomechanics with Sara, Class 5. https://youtu.be/OtAgbtFoErU 90 minutes, YTT2. Glutes and Selected Accessory core/pelvic muscles. ASSIGNMENT: journal about the experience of the single leg stance and hip hinge exercises. Experiment approaching them with more and less focus on core/bandha engagement, and how that does or doesn't change the sensation of work or effort for you. Compare left and right sides and contemplate any differences you find in your own body, draw any possible connections to your own body's history, if any.

4. Yama/Niyama REVIEW + graduation case STUDY: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XcmowNnhI6BYqxAzWvqCURje3oCoZ2Fm/view?usp=share_link this piece was written by a YTT 200 hour grad in reflection ON ALL the Yamas and Niyamas. READ at LEAST the section on the Yama and Niyama you chose at the beginning of YTT.

• WRITE a reflection, essay, poem, blog or other piece on Yama/Niyama as they manifest currently.

• 1 hr YTT3

5. COMPLETE WORKBOOK page 25: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qX4HF8jBDA3n0xXPugdaBl3NAsMiYiav/view?usp=share_link

5.5 CREDIT HOURS

SECTION 2

1. PART 1 Head Chakras // Mind Mantras with Chrissy https://youtu.be/rIvlLEGHKyA 45 minutes, YTT1.

2. PART 2 Studying the Brain // Mind with Chrissy https://youtu.be/cn7s6-zY0O4 30, mins, YTT2. REFERENCES: Buddha’s Brain Key Points: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fBL_96Qn8FJFPPYM9ORmoWyNSnoCVs0v/view?usp=sharing by Rick Hanson, plus his website http://www.wisebrain.org/ and www.loveyourbrain.com excellent TBI source but also free meditations for all! 

   • HOMEWORK: READ: https://yogainternational.com/article/view/this-is-your-brain-on-yoga and https://drive.google.com/file/d/13hzTVd9OQkCkAYMvM-jLwGHbOJo64c8E/view?usp=sharing (same author + info presented in diagram form!) and RESPOND: What are the differences between the Brain and the Mind? Can you make any comparisons or analogies to help you and your students understand this? Do you feel any connection to the physical part of the brain and the energetic parts of the brain (the chakras)? And/or the physical/energetic connections to the 7 primary chakras? 1 hour, YTT3

3. Mellow Vinyasa with Chrissy https://youtu.be/hlDT_tATl2E 60 mins, YTT1.

4. Bramari Pranayama with Chrissy https://youtu.be/-se-vDOwluM 22 mins, YTT1

5. Spirituality + Yoga: 1 hour, YTT4. ETHICS: READ abstract and browse this article https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.695939/full … Because it is written in a scientific study form it is invaluable to us as teachers! Reflect and journal on what you’ve read.

6. COMPLETE WORKBOOK page 26:

4.5 CREDIT HOURS

SECTION 3

1. Loving Kindness with Chrissy https://youtu.be/GC0_86a8cII 45 mins, YTT1. Also known as the Metta Meditation... Homework: READ Swami Satchinanda’s interpretation of Yoga Sutra 33 : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kCg_lChImptHZmy2X7lLuxm3Zp8DsL1L/view?usp=sharing and our studio blog post about doing this meditation with your families or friends : http://www.gratefulyogavt.com/meditation/lovingkindness . How does this Sutra apply to your perception of becoming a leader by example. Email Chrissy or comment in the video your reflections!

2. Kids Yoga with Stef: https://youtu.be/Q2Nu23ScKng , for middle school ages. Video + assignment below = 1.5 hrs, YTT4.

   • HOMEWORK: Consider some developmental benefits now that we’ve studied the brain just a little bit… Create a sequence os asana, pyama and/or meditation that promote a healthy brain mind. (Can be for any population!) UPLOAD your sequence to our media album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mBzdTmfV1XBjaGaS6

3. F L O W Down with Chrissy: https://youtu.be/PFhCDQF7OCU 47 mins,YTT1.

4. LISTEN TO any of these podcasts: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/home. You might also enjoy this interview with the hosts: https://yogainternational.com/article/view/is-yoga-dead-an-interview-with-yoga-is-dead-podcast-co-creators-jesal-parikh-and-tejal-patel/ . 1 hour, YTT3. Consider the study of the Yamas and the Niyamas, especially AHIMSA and non-harming. Is it possible to cause harm without intention? Reflect on your own experience as well as how you identify with the Yoga is Dead movement. EMAIL Chrissy your response and reflection.

5. COMPLETE WORKBOOK page 27: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15g2PZm7EBTYuqySN4QIB6zcrHNI7tEI3/view?usp=share_link

   4 CREDIT HOURS

SECTION 4

1. Sankalpa + Hrit Padma with Chrissy https://youtu.be/asHolk-6Da0 Plus a mantra for tuning into the Hrit Padma! Homework: Please practice making a Sankalpa as described in this class, leave one in the comments below! Sharing your Sankalpa of sealing it in, plus inspiring to others... JOURNAL about the relevance of teaching SANKALPA to your students. 1 hour, YTT3.

2. Stages of a Theme with Christina: https://youtu.be/ikM6XJDhURE 45 mins,YTT4.

   • +45 mins, YTT4. Theme and Plan your own class… Which themes are you drawn to? Which do you feel resistance towards? JOURNAL.

3. Mini-Series with Chrissy http://www.gratefulyogavt.com/miniseries These series are 4-parts, 30 mins each. They operate as stand alone classes or comprehensive 4-packs. Find the ones dedicated to ANATOMY (ie “core” “head, neck + shoulders”) and watch 1 or all 4 classes! HOMEWORK: Create a 30 minute class dedicated to a specific part of the human anatomy (physical or energetic). Submit the sequence or your notes in picture, drawings, words or video to the YTT MEDIA ALBUM HERE: https://photos.app.goo.gl/mBzdTmfV1XBjaGaS6 : videos and assignment = 1.5 hours, YTT2.

4. PRACTICE: Mindful Movement with Mindy https://youtu.be/z0K7GQCTHDA 1 hr, YTT1.

5. COMPLETE WORKBOOK page 28: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RbGCStZsfm5XYE5A5u33dEJ-e2UL6QIQ/view?usp=share_link

5 CREDIT HOURS