Chet Thomas: yoga instruction

Yikes!!

A yoga class in co**se pose was mistaken for a ‘ritual mass killing’ Police in England received a call about a possible “ritual mass killing” inside a cafe. It was a yoga class in shavasana, or co**se pose.

💫TEACHER SHOUTOUT💫

🌱Chet is our Iyengar teacher here at Five Points who continuously makes our studio such a special place.

🌱Chet was hooked to Iyengar when he first went to a class in Ann Arbor over a decade ago! Iyengar style classes are alignment focused and utilize all the props. Chet enjoys this style of yoga because he can see the improvements of his students over time in a very visual way.

💥Favorite Pose: At the moment, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (bridge)

💥Most Difficult Posture: Viparita Dandasana (inverted staff pose)

We are so blessed to have Chet teaching not only students, but the teachers new things everyday. Thank you for all that you do, Chet! ❤️

We did a lot of shoulder work last week with basic asanas!

Locusts and camels and eagles and more! It's animal asana week! Tues 9:15a, Wed 5p, Fri 9:15a at Five Points Yoga

A cartoon by John Cuneo.

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Adding this Wednesday afternoon class to my existing in-studio Tuesday and Friday 9:15a classes at Five Points Yoga

Shared from IYASW . .
“A teacher must first have demonstrated and experienced in his own life what he is teaching before teaching others.” B.K.S. Iyengar, Sparks of Divinity

A Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) devotes decades of study to the teaching method and art of teaching as developed by B.K.S. Iyengar. A strong, well-established personal practice is imperative, as is a serious study with senior Iyengar teachers. In order to become a CIYT, students must pass a vigorous standardized assessment. They must show proficiency in anatomy, asana, pranayama, yoga philosophy - and most significantly - they must demonstrate effective teaching skills, including the ability to keep students safe in class.

In order to maintain certification, CIYTs are expected to continue their zealous practice and study. This, in turn, deepens their teaching skills which are readily apparent to their students. CIYTs are serious practitioners, committed to both excellence in teaching and bringing the wondrous gift of yoga to others.

I may have posted this a few years ago, but it's worth another read. (Be sure to click through the photos at the top.)

Iyengar and the Invention of Yoga B. K. S. Iyengar sought to imbue his yoga practices with ancient authority, but his influential, Westernized version was actually a product of modernity.