British Wheel of Yoga Teacher's Diploma Course

BRITISH WHEEL OF YOGA TEACHER'S DIPLOMA COURSE

UNIT 2

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of Unit 2 students will be able to: -

1. Define Prana and describe its different aspects, including the maya kosas & vayus, with reference to classical and modern texts.

2. Describe the historical background and setting of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. Give a brief description of Nadis, Granthis, Chakras and Kundalini. State the purpose of Kriya and fully describe how they would teach one Kriya.

3. Define Pranayama and its purpose with reference to classical texts. List precautions and prohibitions for a variety of pranayama techniques with reference to the main texts and discuss the use of ratios.

4. Define Mudra and Bandha with reference to classical texts and discuss how they are used.

5. Explain when Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha are introduced to students and state a rationale for order of teaching these techniques.

6. Teach a Kriya, Mudra, or Bandha, and one Pranayama technique with or without retention and lead the ensuing discussion and evaluation.

7. Practice daily, over a 3-month period (minimum), a variety of Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha techniques, set out in a personal practice plan and keep a record of experiences in diary form.

8. Observe a lesson by an experienced teacher of adults in any subject other than Yoga, and write an objective analysis of it in terms of its purpose and positive qualities.

BRITISH WHEEL OF YOGA TEACHERS' DIPLOMA COURSE

RECORD OF ASSESSED WORK.

UNIT 2

THE HATHAYOGAPRADIPIKA, PRANA, PRANAYAMA, MUDRA, BANDHA, CHAKRAS AND OBSERVATION / ANALYSIS IN TEACHING.

STUDENT TEACHER'S NAME : ______

Externally Verified Written Work

Tutor should tick the box to indicate depth of coverage of each area of knowledge and comment on overall level of understanding of the topic, highlighting particular strengths and weaknesses as appropriate.

W.2.1. Theory of Prana / Energy
A definition of Prana
Description of Pranic System including Maya Kosas and Vayus
Personal views of Prana
Bibliography and referencing
Tutor's Comments
Student's Comments

W.2.2. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika
Summary of Background and Setting of the HYP
Description of Nadis
Description of Granthis
Description of Chakras
Description of Kundalini
Purpose of Kriya
Teaching One Kriya - purpose, preparation, method, precautions.
Bibliography and referencing.
Tutor's Comments
Student's Comments

W.2.3. Pranayama
Definition of Pranayama
Purpose of Pranayama
References to classical texts to support definition of Pranayama
Knowledge of precautions / prohibitions for practice of Pranayama techniques
Discussion of the use of ratios in Pranayama
Bibliography and referencing
Tutor's Comments
Student's Comments

W.2.4. Mudra and Bandha
Definition of Mudra and Bandha
Summary of ways in which Mudra and Bandha are used
Reference to Mudra and Bandha in classical texts
Reference to Mudra and Bandha in modern texts
Bibliography and referencing
Tutor's Comments
Student's Comments
W.2.5. Teaching Pranayama
Discussion of HYP Kumbhakas
Description of additional breath- control practices
Selection of Breath-control Practices and order in which
they may be introduced/ taught, providing reasons.
Bibliography and referencing
Tutor's Comments
Student's Comments

W.2.6. Observation and Analysis in Teaching
Description of ENVIRONMENT in which the lesson took places.
Analysis of AIMS and OBJECTIVES of the
lesson observed (in terms of skills, knowledge, attitudes)
Analysis of STRUCTURE of the lesson
Analysis of ACTIVITY during the lesson
Analysis of LANGUAGE and COMMUNICATION
during the lesson
Analysis of RELATIONSHIPS observed during the
lesson (teacher/student and student/teacher)
Student's Comments on Learning Achieved from this exercise
Tutor's Comments

I am satisfied that all written work to be Externally verified in Unit 2 is up to the required standard.

Tutor's (s) signature: ______Date ______

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Externally Verified by ______Date ______

BRITISH WHEEL OF YOGA TEACHERS' DIPLOMA COURSE

RECORD OF ASSESSED WORK

UNIT 2

THE HATHAYOGAPRADIPIKA, PRANA, PRANAYAMA, MUDRA, BANDHA, CHAKRAS. OBSERVATION AND ANALYSIS IN TEACHING.

Externally Verified Practical Work

P.2.1. Pranayama, Kriya, Mudra and Bandha, Teaching Practice

STUDENT TEACHER'S NAME ______DATE ______

1. Aims and objectives of the mini-lesson
2. Lesson preparation and content
3. Communication :
Voice
Clarity of language
Eye contact
Teaching aids / resources
Instructions
Teaching points
4. Teaching methods / techniques
Use of modifications / adaptations
Group activity
Individual coaching
Use of time (explanation and practice)
5. Environment
Lighting, temperature, positioning etc.

6. Group management
Student teacher's manner
Pacing
Observation skills
Student participation
Settling of students (for pranayama)
Safe Recovery from pranayama
Group atmosphere
7. Feedback and answering of questions
8. Have the objectives been met?
Tutor's comments and suggestions for future learning objectives.
Student's comments and assessment of what has been learned from this exercise.

Tutor's signature ______Date ______

P.2.2. Personal Practice of Pranayama, Mudra and Bandha

STUDENT TEACHER'S NAME ______START DATE______

To be completed jointly by student teacher and tutor following discussion

TUTOR
Evaluation of Student's Personal Pranayama Practice Plan detailing techniques, duration, ratios etc..
TUTOR
Consistency of practice and diary entries
TUTOR
Suggestions for continuing personal practice of pranayama
STUDENT
Objective assessment of his/her own progress during this assignment.
STUDENT
Assessment of changes in physical and emotional state related to daily practice, or practice over a period of time.
STUDENT
Evaluation of learning outcomes.
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Tutor's Comments:
Student's Comments:

First Recorded Teaching Practice Date ______

First Aid Certificate:

Approved and in date

Tutor’s signature ______

I am satisfied that all Practical Work for Unit 2 is up to the required standard.

I am satisfied that all External Teaching Assessments have been completed.

Tutor's (s)

signature: ______Date ______

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Externally

Verified by ______Date ______