Yoga for Beginners: 8-Week Foundational Course With Guided Practice
Tara Swoboda, MA, RYT
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(47)
This 8-week course introduces students to yoga basics, encourages self-reflection, and provides weekly guided yoga practice to establish a balanced and confident yoga foundation.
Class experience
This 8-week course combines class discussion with guided yoga practice to explore yoga basics, giving attention to a specific area of the body each week before bringing everything together in a final week of flowing practice. Weekly Class Format (1 hour) - Overview of the week's focus: Where in the body are we focusing our attention and energy this week? Which muscles will we be using as we practice yoga this week? - Overview of key yoga poses for the week: 3-4 poses to focus our attention...
Over the course of 8 weeks, students will: - Learn basic yoga poses focused on different areas of the body. - Reflect on personal strengths and identify yoga poses that make you feel confident.
Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor Licensed to teach children's online yoga in the US and internationally RYT200 (Yoga Teacher Certification) RYT500 (Advanced Teacher Certification) in progress Teaching highlight: Hike+Yoga instructor at Big Bear Yoga Festival Bachelor of Arts - UC Berkeley Master of Arts - Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles Home Education Diploma - Awarded with Distinction Outschool ACE Educator Hi there! I'm a former university literature instructor, a certified yoga teacher, and a mom of two young learners. I started teaching literature classes on Outschool in 2019, then began offering yoga classes when I completed my yoga teacher certification. I teach mostly yoga classes today, but be on the lookout for the occasional throw-back literature class! Whether you're a reader or a yogi, I'm excited to welcome you to my classroom. I offer beginner-level yoga for kids ages seven years and up. My youth yoga classes are always beginner-level to encourage safety and confidence. Every class focuses on positivity and individual strengths, regardless of how long a student has practiced or what other activities they may do. We each have our own strengths, and every yogi expresses their strengths differently in their poses. I provide a watch-and-copy teaching method in which I demonstrate every pose, then walk students through how to copy what I'm doing themselves. Classes are kept intentionally small to allow for individualized attention and pose modifications. I've been practicing yoga for twenty years and enjoy yoga outdoors. My kids enjoy practicing yoga, too! By age four, my son was flipping through illustrated yoga textbooks and practicing every pose from cover to cover. My daughter wasn't very interested in yoga until she started taking karate lessons -- Suddenly, then, yoga was a helpful tool for her to perfect her forms and build strength and confidence. No matter where you are in your yoga journey, you're welcome to practice with me! WELLNESS CERTIFICATIONS Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor: 200-hour certification specializing in teaching beginner-level yoga. I'm also working towards my advanced 500-hour certification! Iyengar Yoga Certification: Specialization in yoga style emphasizing proper alignment and celebrating small points of perfection. Vegan Nutritionist Diploma: Certified nutritional consultant and meal planner specializing in athletic and family wellness.
Homework Offered
There is no formal homework between class meetings, although students are encouraged to practice the yoga poses they learn as often as is comfortable for them.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Yogis should come to class each day dressed in comfortable attire. Be prepared to move -- don't wear clothing that is too tight or restrictive. Also be prepared to stretch -- don't wear clothing that is so loose that it falls over your face or body when moving or bending. Yoga mat and props are not required, but yogis are welcome to use a mat or towel if they choose. If you don't have any workout equipment at all, that's perfectly fine! Come to class with space to stretch and a positive attitude, and you'll be ready.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
This yoga class requires physical activity. Yoga students should plan to participate in a location that provides open space free from sharp objects, loud noises, and visual distractions. Students should have enough open space to stretch their bodies without hitting walls or objects around them. Any floor surface is fine; if practicing on a slick or potentially slippery floor, please wear athletic socks with grip, or go barefoot (our feet are great natural grippers!). Please wear comfortable clothing that is loose enough to move in, but fitted enough so that sleeves and necklines don't accidentally slip off of shoulders. Sweatpants and a t-shirt are great options. Students are welcome to have a water bottle nearby and water breaks will be available regularly throughout the practice. Please consult with your child's physician regarding any previous injuries or medical concerns before enrolling in any yoga course. This yoga class is intended for beginners and will focus on gentle beginner-level poses. There will be no inversions (upside-down poses) or "challenge" poses, as our purpose is to gently introduce students to moving their bodies safely and comfortably with confidence and focus. Students will not be asked to disclose any health issues or previous injuries publicly, although parents are welcome to reach out to notify the instructor of any health concerns or restrictions ahead of time and accommodations can be made.
Students are not required to purchase any books or apps for this course.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(47)
Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Instructor Licensed to teach children's online yoga in the US and internationally RYT200 (Yoga Teacher Certification) - Big Bear Yoga RYT500 (Advanced Teacher Certification) - Cloud Nine Yoga Teaching highlight:...
Group Class
$12
weekly or $90 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-10 learners per class
