Welcome, yogis! This is a flex-schedule version of the 12-week semester course intended for beginner-level yogis. Each week is dedicated to learning and practicing a small collection of intentionally focused yoga poses, giving students ample time to explore and master balance and proper alignment before attempting more advanced poses later in the course. We start with classic standing poses such as Mountain Pose and Tree Pose in our first week and gradually build up to more challenging classics like Dancer and Pigeon Pose in our final weeks. Modifications are offered for students to explore range of motion, balance, and personal preference in poses.

This is a flex-schedule class that does not meet live. Recorded instruction is posted weekly in the classroom for learners to view on their own time. In this flexible version of the 12-week course, students can expect the following weekly cadence from the instructor:
Mondays - Video introduction of the week's pose(s) with recorded instructor demonstration. Posting of the week's homework (which poses to practice and any specific instructions or bonus challenges).
Weekly - Video demonstrations of modifications to the week's pose(s). Q&A with instructor addressing student questions throughout the week.
Weekends - Homework check-in via instructor classroom post. Weekly learning recaps posted by instructor.

Schedule (12 weeks): Each week focuses on a different classic yoga pose or set of connected poses.
Week 1: Mountain Pose, Half Moon, Tree Pose
Week 2: Runner's Lunge
Week 3: Plank, Downward Dog
Week 4: Warrior I
Week 5: Warrior II
Week 6: Triangle Pose
Week 7: Staff Pose, Seated Boat
Week 8: Chair Pose, Eagle Pose
Week 9: Sphinx, Cobra
Week 10: Pigeon Pose
Week 11: Dancer
Week 12: Camel Pose

Student Participation
This class does not meet live. However, students are encouraged to participate each week by visiting the Outschool classroom and viewing the week's pose demonstrations posted by the instructor. Students are encouraged to practice each week's pose on their own time and post their reflections along with any questions to the Outschool classroom. Students will be encouraged to share how frequently they practice the poses each week. For example, a student might respond to the instructor's homework check-in by posting a reply along the lines of, "I practiced this pose three times this week and it got easier each time."

Importance of Weekly Attendance
This twelve-week course is intended for yogis of all levels -- Beginners are encouraged and welcome to enroll! The poses in this course slowly increase in difficulty as the weeks progress, building upon the poses in the earlier weeks to establish a safe and healthy foundation. For this reason, learners are encouraged to participate in all twelve weeks so as not to miss critical foundational points in learning these classic yoga poses.

Instructor-Demonstrated Practice
I demonstrate every pose and offer modifications in videos posted to the Outschool classroom each week. I will modify any pose requested and answer student questions for further guidance. 

Focus on Form, Not Sweat
This is not meant to be a workout class that concentrates on breaking a sweat. Rather, this is a safe space to learn and explore classic yoga poses and build a strong foundational practice. Our goals focus on personal understanding, acceptance, and calm movement through proper alignment in each pose.

No Yoga Experience or Props Required
New to yoga? Welcome! This course is designed to welcome yogis of all levels, whether you've never reached for the sky before or can easily wrap your arms around your ankles. We'll learn to modify poses to fit each individual’s range of motion.
You do not even need a yoga mat to begin a healthy yoga practice. In fact, I'll often practice and demonstrate poses without a mat to show students that you can do yoga with absolutely no props at all.

English Instruction with Sanskrit Vocabulary
Class is taught in English with occasional Sanskrit vocabulary introduced for common yoga poses (such as "Ardha Chandrasana" for Half Moon Pose). This way, students will feel comfortable and prepared to take more advanced yoga courses in the future.