Key Focus

• 8 Limbs of Yoga in Modern Systems

• Legacies of Modern Masters

• The Lineage of the Great T. Krishnamacharya

• Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

• Inversions

• Adjustments

Sections

• 4.1 | Lineage

• 4.2 | T. Krishnamacharya

• 4.3 | TKV Desikachar

• 4.4 | BKS Iyengar

• 4.5 | Sri K Pattabhi Jois

• 4.6 | Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

• 4.7 | Inverted Asana

• 4.8 | Exam #4

Module 4 Overview

Required Materials

• Select at least one from the Suggested Materials List below based on preference.

Suggested Materials

• Yoga Makaranda by T Krishnamacharya (click here)

• Yogasanagaulu by T Krishnamacharya

• Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health by BKS Iyengar (click here)

• Yoga Mala by Pattabhi Jois

• The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar (click here)

• Light on Yoga by BKS Iyengar (click here)

• The Yoga of the Yogi by Kaustub Desikachar (click here)

Independent Study Opportunities (w/ instructor permission)

Module 4.1 | Lineage

Points of Focus

• Guru Parampara

• Modern Lineage

• Local Yoga Schools Movement

Module 4.2 | Krishnamacharya

Points of Focus

• Life and Background on T. Krishnamacharya

• Social Justice from a Brahmin Rebel

• Yoga for the World

• Indian Nationalism

Module 4.3 | TKV Desikachar

Points of Focus

• Viniyoga

• Family Tradition of Yogic Scholars

• Yoga Chikitsa

Module 4.4 | BKS Iyengar

Points of Focus

• Refinement of Asana Alignment

• Asana using Props

• Asana for Disease Prevention and Treatment

• “Single Asana” Theory; Asana as Samadhi

Module 4.5 | Sri K Pattabhi Jois

Points of Focus

• Lineage of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in Mysore, India

• Ashtanga vs. “Power” Yoga

• Teaching only in Sanskrit

• Vedic and Saivite Influences in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

• Sexual Assault

Module 4.6 | Intermediate Series Asana

Points of Focus

• Traditional Intermediate “Second” Series of Ashtanga

• Isolated Intermediate Postures

Module 4.7 | Inversions

Points of Focus

• Basic Inversions

  • Downward Dog

  • Padangustasana

  • Viparita Kalani

• Arm Balances

• Headstand

• Shoulderstand

Module 4.8 | Exam #4

Exam Topics

• Krishnamacharya

• Desikachar

• Iyengar

• Jois

Note: Exam #4 will allow students to choose to focus on one of the modern yoga masters, their legacy, and teaching.