 Awake & Ready!
Newsletter of the Ananda Yoga Teachers Association
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Fall / Winter 2008 / 2009 —Vol. 13, No. 3 (999 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Core Curriculum by Gyandev McCord
First of a 2-part, in-depth series on “the core” in asana practice—and in life
Ananda Yoga on the Road, by Gyandev McCord
The latest schedule of weekend retreats around the U.S.
Spreading Inner Peace, Card by Card, by Teri Pancoast
Taking a good idea to the next level
AYTT Grads on the Yoga Alliance Board of Directors
Now there are two AYTT grads on the Board
Ananda Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis, by Gyandev McCord
The results are in (mostly): The study was a huge success!
Level 2 Trainings in 2009
A first look at the 2009 offerings at The Expanding Light
Summer 2008—Vol. 13, No. 2 (772 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
The Other Anniversary, by Gyandev McCord
An entertaining, amusing and insightful look at highlights from the history of AYTT. It’s fun!
Working with Osteopenia & Osteoporosis, by Barbara Bingham
You have students with these conditions—now find out what you should and should not have those students doing
Ananda Yoga on the Road, by Gyandev McCord
Ananda Yoga is going to some interesting places
The Making of a Yoga Day, by Carol von Borstel
A successful yoga cooperative makes a big splash in the local yoga scene
Spring 2008—Vol. 13, No. 1 (857 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Playing the Pauses, by Gyandev McCord
Insights into working with the pause in a neutral pose between active asanas
Life After Ananda YTT, by Stan Giles
One graduate’s journeys in Scotland and India
Ananda Yoga on the Road, by Gyandev McCord
Update on the 2008 “road trips” by Gyandev & Diksha
Feeding the Multitudes, by Kari Burgos
A most unusual teaching opportunity—and lesson
Creativity at Play
Bringing out the “ananda” in Ananda Yoga—playfully
The Blessings of Ananda Yoga, by Barbara Boekelheide
The inspiration of teaching handicapped seniors
New Ananda Yoga Products
The new flashcard deck and affirmations CD
New AYTT Certificates, by Gyandev McCord
An upgraded certificate for AYTT grads
Autumn 2007—Vol. 12, No. 3 (683 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
The Yin & Yang of Yoga–Part 2, by Gyandev McCord
Why and how to use Ananda Yoga to develop the feminine and masculine aspects of ourselves, this time focusing on “yin”
Three New Ananda YTTs are Born!, by Gyandev McCord
Ananda Yoga is spreading, and so is the YTT
Keeping on Track with Knees, by Nicole DeAvilla
Knee injuries, and how to prevent and heal them through therapeutic yoga
More!, by Jayadev Joerschke
An insightful look at today’s “yoga scene”
Announcing: New Ananda Yoga Products
An expanded flash card deck and a new CD
Ananda Yoga on the Road, by Gyandev McCord
News of Gyandev’s and Diksha’s 2007 and 2008 retreats
Level 2: 2008 Preview
Check out the Summer 2008 offerings
Summer 2007—Vol. 12, No. 2 (721 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
The Yin & Yang of Yoga–Part 1, by Gyandev McCord
Why and how to use Ananda Yoga to develop the feminine and masculine aspects of ourselves
An Ayurvedic Approach to Ananda Yoga, Part 2, by Mangala Loper-Powers
Working with Ayurvedic principles—doshas, constitutions, imbalances—through Ananda Yoga
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, by Priya Rogers and Diane Calabria
The inspiring saga of a yogini with a knack for magnetizing opportunities
Postpartum Meditation: Does It Exist?, Part 1, by Nicole DeAvilla
How to make meditation realistic in the postpartum environment
Spring 2007—Vol. 12, No. 1 (251 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Level 2’s New Look, by Gyandev McCord
The curriculum has changed in response to changes in the Yoga Alliance standards.
An Ayurvedic Approach to Ananda Yoga, Part 1, by Mangala Loper-Powers
Introduction to Ayurveda and how it ties in with Ananda Yoga.
Transfer into Level 2
RYTs may transfer into the Level 2 certification training via a bridging course.
The Great Knee Quiz, by Nicole DeAvilla
Test your knowledge of basic knee anatomy and physiology.
The Magic of Ananda Yoga, by Teri Pancoast and Diane Calabria
An inspiring story of being called to teach Ananda Yoga to children with special needs.
Prenatal Yoga Tips on Meditation, by Nicole DeAvilla
Pregnant woman often face challenges when trying to meditate. You can help.
Enjoyable Beyond Imagination of Expectancy, by Gyandev McCord
News from the 2007 Ayurvedic Healing and Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India, and plans for the 2008 version
Autumn 2006—Vol. 11, No. 3 (339KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
A Birthday Present—in Reverse (Part 2), by Gyandev McCord
More on the new asanas and affirmations in Ananda Yoga
Teaching Yoga in the Workplace, by Valerie Wint
How to make it happen—from getting the job to doing the job right
The Next Step: Teaching Meditation in Yoga Classes, by Lisa Macy
How to take your students to the next level of Yoga, and help them enjoy it
Expanding the Light of Ananda Yoga, by Gyandev McCord
An account of Gyandev’s and Diksha’s recent Ananda Yoga retreats in Italy, Canada, and the U.S.
Summer 2007 Level 2 Highlights
Summer 2006—Vol. 11, No. 2 (302KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
A Birthday Present—in Reverse, by Gyandev McCord
Swami Kriyananda adds new asanas and affirmations to Ananda Yoga
Teaching Yoga in the Public Schools, by Megan Roberts
How to make it happen even if you’re not a schoolteacher
Prenatal Yoga: Are You Ready for the Good News?—Part 2, by Nicole DeAvilla
Guidelines for teaching experienced yogis who are pregnant
Getting the Word Out
Ananda’s YTT staff would be happy to come your way.
My Beloved’s Call, by Korelle Hendee
Inspirational poetry written on a visit to Ananda Village
Winter 2006—Vol. 11, No. 1 (383 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Finding Bliss Beneath a Coconut Canopy, by Gyandev McCord......
A taste of the 2006 Ayurvedic Healing and Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India.
Yoga for the Artist, by Jillian Cook
Teaching fellow actors at The Shaw Festival in Ontario, Canada.
Prenatal Yoga: Are You Ready for the Good News?—Part 1, by Nicole DeAvilla
Guidelines for teaching pregnant women in a prenatal or regular class
AYTT Staff on the Road
Weekend programs and longer, in some new locations, too.
Level 2: Upcoming Programs & 2006 Calendar
Autumn 2005—Vol. 10, No. 3 (335 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Living in the Spine, by Gyandev McCord
How to help students experience what it is to live in the spine
Inspired to Teach, by Fran Zabica
A touching farewell and call to action from a great soul
Are You Ready to Own a Yoga Studio?, by Cheryll Barsic
The saga of opening a yoga studio in Palestine, TX
Good vs. Great—What Makes the Difference?, by David Ramsden
What turns a good yoga class into a great yoga class?
Level 2 Ayurvedic Healing & Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India, February 2006
A two-week stay in a seaside tropical paradise with Gyandev & Diksha
A Yoga Teacher’s Guide to English Verb Forms, by Prakash Van Cleave
Helpful hints to using the language correctly as you teach
Level 2: Upcoming Programs & 2006 Calendar
Summer
2005—Vol.10, No. 2 (294 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
“I am free! I am free!”—Yeah, right, by Gyandev McCord
What to do when you don’t believe an affirmation
What? Fortune Cookies without Fortunes?, by Fran Zabica
An innovative idea for helping students as well as your business
More Perspectives on Warm-Ups, Part 2, by Nicole DeAvilla
Inspirations: Spiritual Creativity in the Workplace, by Gordana Sarson
How to turn boredom and irritation into inspiration and joy
Level 2 Ayurvedic Healing & Yoga Retreat in Kerala, India—February 2006
A two-week stay in a seaside tropical paradise with Gyandev & Diksha
More details on the retreat
at www.expandinglight.org/kerala
Spring
2005—Vol.10,
No. 1 (185 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Getting the Point, by Gyandev McCord
What to do when your practices aren’t “working”
The Perfect Warm-Up, by Nicole DeAvilla
How do warm-ups work physiologically, and what should they entail?
Inspirations: The Gift, by Korelle Hendee
An original poem of communion, inspiration, and gratitude
Can You Teach Ananda Yoga in a Fitness Center?, by David Ramsden
The answer is “yes,” and here’s how
Update: Teaching Ananda Yoga in a Public School, by Susan Brochin
Further progress in bringing Ananda Yoga into the classroom
Inspirations: A Little Miracle, by Lisa Holliman
Wonderful things can happen to an attitude when it’s given a bit of space
Fall/Winter 2004—Vol.9, No. 3 (220 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
The Forward-Facing Yogi, by Gyandev McCord
Thoughts on where yoga is going in American, and where Ananda Yoga fits in
Ananda Yoga Proven to Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients, an interview with Claudio Gregorelli
The story of how a research study showed that Ananda Yoga significantly helps MS patients
Can Being Too Flexible Be Harmful?, by Nicole DeAvilla
Why are there so many yoga injuries these days?
More Thoughts on Lengthening Ligaments, an interview with Craig Roberts, D.C.
Should one ever think about consciously lengthening ligaments?
Ah, Flexibility, by Gyandev McCord
An old asana name returns, and a new asana gets an affirmation
Level 2: New Programs & 2005 Preview
Summer 2004—Vol.9, No. 2 (195 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Inversions and Cardiovascular Problems, by Gyandev McCord
Why it’s too conservative when we allow head below heart” to contraindicate all inverted poses.
Ananda Yoga Comes to a Women’s Prison, an interview with Nikki Weihe
An inspiring account of Nikki’s journey teaching actual sadhana practice in a women’s correctional facility.
A Dream Coming True, by Maitri Jones
How Ananda Yoga can be a natural fit in a clinical situation, addressing everything from back problems to depression
Leaving Hansa Mandir after Meditation, by Stuart Moody
An inspirational poem
Be ® Now
Ananda Yoga is now an official registered trademark
Spring 2004—Vol 9, No. 1 (211 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Discovery via Challenges, by Gyandev McCord
The art of—and need for—offering challenges to students to magnetize your classes
The Joy of Teaching Meditation, by Savitri Simpson
Inspiring stories from Savitri and MTT graduates on becoming and being meditation teachers
Pregnancy Posture Tips, By Nicole DeAvilla Whiting
How to work with pregnant students to develop a standing posture that will serve them well through the demands of pregnancy and motherhood
Member News
New Level 2 Program: Meditation Teacher Training 2
Upcoming Level 2 Programs
Fall 2003/Winter 2004—Vol 8, No. 3 (363 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Teaching More-Advanced Asanas, by Gyandev McCord
Part 2 of a series on how to make your classes more magnetic and keep your students engaged
Teaching Ananda Yoga in a Public School, by Susan Brochin
Susan’s experiences teaching—and getting a grant to teach other school teachers how to teach—Ananda Yoga in a public school
Assessing and Correcting Posture, by Nicole DeAvilla Whiting
Essentials of observing and correcting basic tadasana posture.
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way, by Mary Vickars
An innovative, bare knuckles” way to get started teaching after Ananda YTT when no other doors would open
Member News
Upcoming Level 2 Programs
Summer 2003— Vol 8, No. 2 (262 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Teaching the Art of Discovery, by Gyandev McCord
Part 1 of a series on how to make your classes more magnetic and keep your students engaged
Lessons in Love and Courage, by Christine Reeves
Part 2 of an inspiring account of Christine’s experience teaching patients at a holistic cancer treatment center
Start-Up Story, by Sylvia Kabusk
Getting started teaching classes back home in Vermont after Ananda YTT.
Insights into Satya, by Erika Osmann Trexler
How Erika has incorporated Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga into her asana classes at a community college—and what students have gained from it
Ugh! I Hate That Pose!”, by Lynn Lloyd
One day as Lynn arrived to teach class, students were complaining about their most-hated poses. Lynn fixed that in a hurry!
Member News
Upcoming Level 2 Programs
Spring 2003—Vol 8, No. 1 (352 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Magnetic Protection, by Gyandev McCord
Thoughts on keeping energy high and positive—both for you and for your students—in the wake of the attack on Iraq
Therapeutic Yoga: The Lower Back (Part 2), by Nicole DeAvilla Whiting
More on how to work with students with lower back problems
Lessons in Love and Courage (Part 1), by Christine Reeves
Part 2 of an inspiring account of Christine’s experience teaching patients at a holistic cancer treatment center
Completing Your Level 2 Certification
Are Your Students Bored?, by David Ramsden
How to work with students who are always wanting variety without depth.
Fall/Winter 2002—Vol 7, No. 3 (352 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Keepin’ It Simple, by Gyandev McCord
Is Ananda Yoga complex? It can seem so, but only if we are looking superficially. Here’s how to see the forest for the trees.
Miss Yoga Goes to Juvenile Hall (Part 2), by Karen Barbarick
Part 2 of an engaging interview with Karen, who teaches Ananda Yoga to kids in juvenile detention
Therapeutic Yoga: The Lower Back, Part 1, by Nicole DeAvilla Whiting
How to work with students with lower back problems
Inspirations: Happy 80th Birthday, Eunice!, by Eunice Lycke
For Eunice’s 80 th birthday, she was given her first headstand.
Summer 2002—Vol 7, No. 2 (470 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Rewire Your Circuits, by Gyandev McCord
Recent research has interesting implications for Ananda Yoga asana and energization practice
Teaching Yoga for Round Bodies, Part 3, by Kay Erdwinn, M.D.
Concluding asanas, concluding comments
Miss Yoga Goes to Juvenile Hall, Part 1, by Karen Barbarick
Part 1 of an engaging interview with Karen, who teaches Ananda Yoga to kids in juvenile detention
Following Dharma in Teaching Ananda Yoga™
The correct way(s) to represent yourself and your classes as a certified Ananda Yoga teacher
Inspirations: Sindbad the Superconscious Parrot, by Meenakshi Key
Meenakshi’s parrot does the Superconscious Living Exercises!
Famous Last Words, by Jeff Moore
I’ll never teach the Superconscious Living Exercises!” Oh yeah?
Spring 2002—Vol 7, No. 1 (445 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Burn Bright, Not Out, by Gyandev McCord, et al
How to avoid yoga teacher burnout
What Is Therapeutic Yoga?, by Nicole DeAvilla Whiting
An overview of a budding field from an Ananda Yoga perspective
Teaching Yoga for Round Bodies, Part 2, by Kay Erdwinn, M.D.
More on adapting asanas for larger bodies
Confessions of a Closet Ananda Yoga ™ Teacher, by Susan Hayes
Reflections on the timid teaching of Ananda Yoga
A Change in an Asana Affirmation
Left and Right and All Around …, by Cynthia Edmonds, Erika Osmann, and Janet Burrell
Fun and inspiring stories about the asana affirmations
Fall/Winter 2001—Vol 6, No. 3 (289 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Straightening Out the Bends, by Gyandev McCord
Answers to important questions about the practice and teaching of bending poses
Asanas Can Teach Us the Deeper Side of Yoga, Part 3,
by Maria McSweeney
Applying principles of Gyana Yoga to asana practice.
Teaching Yoga for Round Bodies, Part 1, by Kay Erdwinn, M.D.
Principles and specific instructions for teaching asanas to large folks.
AYTT Manual Clarification
Inspirations, by Lin Turner
Two inspiring stories about teaching Ananda Yoga
Summer 2001—Vol 6, No. 2 (213 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
A Burst of Energy, by Gyandev McCord
Swami Kriyananda has created asana affirmations for some poses that had none—and changed some others affirmations.
Asanas Can Teach Us the Deeper Side of Yoga, Part 2,
by Maria McSweeney
Applying principles of Bhakti Yoga to asana practice.
Nuclear Yoga, by Trina Ford
Trina writes of her by invitation” Ananda Yoga workshop at a huge nuclear reprocessing facility
Teaching The Big Yoga” in a Small Town, by Lynn Lloyd
Lynn’s experience real yoga in Mt. Shasta City, Calif.
Spring 2001—Vol 6, No. 1 (257 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
Engineered for Upliftment, by Gyandev McCord
Giving students the full power of Ananda Yoga practice
Asanas Can Teach Us the Deeper Side of Yoga, Part 2,
by Maria McSweeney
Applying principles of Karma Yoga to asana practice.
Be Calmly Active and Actively Calm, by Bent Hansen
Balancing Willpower and Relaxation in Ananda Yoga practice
Level 2 Q&A
Relax and Feel, by Fran Zabica
Helping students get the feel” of Ananda Yoga practice
Fall/Winter 2000—Vol 5, No. 3 (172 KB)
HIGHLIGHTS
What Is Ananda Yoga™?, by Gyandev McCord
Clarifications on what it is, and what it isn’t
Yoga as a Healing Modality, by Cecile Martin
Cecile gave a highly successful presentation to a nursing school.
Holding to Your Ideals, by Mark Beach
Getting started teaching when the students aren’t coming
Medical Clearance Form for Yoga Classes
A form you can ask a healthcare provider to fill out to clarify a student’s participation in your classes.
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