Learn to attune to solar/ lunar energies and the elements to ground, amplify, and energize your body, mind, and spirit for a balanced life.

Learn to sequence and practice vinyasa yoga in a multi-dimensional and effective way. Learn how to utilize the intelligence of solar and lunar pathways, the elements, and yoga philosophy for both practice and life: embody strength and grace, power and receptivity, structure and freedom, to enhance personal power and healing. This immersion is essential for those interested in teaching others, and/ or simply deepening their own practice.

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    Welcome to the course!

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    Chapter #1 Lessons from Mother Nature

    • Elements in Action

    • Lunar Cycles

    • New Moon Guided Meditation with Shelley

    • The 5 Koshas

    • Yoga and the Ayurvedic Seasons

    • The 3 Doshas

    • Restorative Yoga for Fall Season Interview with Dr. Jayagopal: 18min

    • Earth Element: Prithvi

    • Earth Element Practice with Shelley: 39min

    • Earth Element Written Sequence

    • Water Element: Jala

    • Water Element Sequence with Shelley: 29min

    • Water Element Written Sequence

    • Fire Element: Agni

    • Fire Element Practice with Shelley: 30min

    • Fire Element Written Sequence

    • Air Element: Vayu

    • Air Element Practice with Shelley: 18min

    • Air Element Written Sequence

    • Ether Element: Akasha

    • Space Element Guided Audio Meditation: 11min

    • Fall Yoga Mala 54 Sun Salutes

    • Autumn Equinox Full Yoga Mala for the Chakras: 108 Sun Salutes format

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    Chapter #2 Inspirations and Musings

    • Abundance Journal Prompt

    • Teaching to the Times-Chronic Stress

    • A Good Belly Laugh

    • Om Is A Belly Laugh

    • Stress Imbalance

    • Laughter is the Best Medicine

    • Sequencing for Physiology & Happy Playlist

    • Smile Meditation

    • Lighten Up Class Sequence

    • Daily Inversions to Counter Stress

    • Sequence for Working with Chronic Depression

    • Sequence for Working with Anxiety Driven Depression

    • Happiness - Santosha

    • Kurmasana :Tortoise Sequence

    • "What If" Journal Prompt

    • Releasing Anxiety Blessing

    • Suggested Reading Assignments

    • CHAKRA Mantras

    • Chakras, Glands & Emotions

    • Hormone Happiness Chart

    • Chakra daily mantra

    • Chakra Healing Music

    • Injuries Can Be Teachers

    • Injuries Creative Opportunities

    • Basic Injury Modifications on the Mat

    • Refine Your Teaching Eye

    • Symbols of Balance Yin Yang

    • Shiva & Shakti

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    Chapter #3 All Zoom Recordings

    • Zoom Lecture Lab 10-10-22: Solar/ Lunar Life Balancing for Energy with Shelley

    • Zoom Lecture Lab 10-12-22: Kurmasana Practice with Thematics with Suzy Nece

    • Half Yoga Mala 10-16-22: Dedicated to the Koshas with Shelley

    • Zoom Lecture/ Lab 10-17-22: Chakras and the Elements in Action

    • Zoom Lecture Lab 10-19-22: Practice Teach Elements, Chakras in Action

    • Zoom Lecture Lab 10-24-22: 8 Limbs Review, Solar-Lunar Sequencing and Transitions, Practice Teach

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    Chapter #4 Teaching Skills: Tutorials, Reference Sheets, Templates

    • Surya Namaskar A Variations Video Tutorial

    • Surya Namaskar A Photo Map

    • Balancing Masculine/ Feminine Energy Practice with Suzy: 60min

    • Surya Namaskar B Photo Map

    • Surya C -Chandra Namaskar Photo Map

    • Chandra Namaskar Photo Map

    • Tadasana to Vira 2 Family- Asana Breakdown/ Reference sheets

    • Basic Key Asanas Wide Stance to Inversions Reference Sheets

    • Blank Sequencing Template

    • Peak Pose Breakdown Worksheet

    • How to Use Asana Sheets

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    Chapter #5 Hands On Assisting

    • Hands On Assist Tutorial

    • Hands on Adjustments Notes

    • Downward Dog Hands-On Assist

    • Upward Dog and Downward Dog Variations of Hands-On Assists

    • Cobra and Locust Hands-on Assist

    • Cobra and Locust Hands-On Assist

    • Seated Twist and Twisting Chair Hands-On Assist

    • Shoulder Stand Hands On Assist and Posture Deviation

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    Chapter #6 Elements in Action: Yoga Classes for Balance

    • Balanced Breathwork: 9min with Suzy

    • Solar Practice to Motivate You: 25min with Shelley

    • Lunar/ Yin Cooling Flow with Water Element: 25min with Shelley

    • Full Moon Practice with Suzy: 29min

    • Chakra Balancing Practice with Suzy: 52min

    • Creative Flow and Breathwork with Suzy: 56min

    • Peaceful Breathing & Active Release Restorative Flow: 59min with Suzy

    • Saluting the Elements with Suzy: 1:06min