Homework

There is a total of 20 hours of homework assigned.  The assignments are described below.  Check the calendar for the due dates.

Assignment # 1)  Script for The Basic Surya Namaskara

In your own handwriting, not typed, write a sample script for guiding a class through the Surya Namaskara.

write:
1) inhale or exhale
2) the name of the movement or pose
3) three alignment, or quality instructions for the posture or the transitional movement

example:  Inhale, swing your arms up over your head, gaze through your thumbs, press your feet into the floor and lift the very base of your abdomen.  Exhale, swan dive forward, keep your legs strong, toes spread and release the weight of your head at the bottom of your fold.  Inhale……

Check the calendar for the due dates.

Assignment # 2)  Script for Surya Namaskara A

Same instructions as for Assignment #1

Assignment # 3)  Script for Surya Namaskara B

Same instructions as for Assignment #1

Assignment # 4) Learn your Sanskrit

You will be provided with a handout including most of poses that we cover in the FYTT program, you are required to learn the Sanskrit for all of the poses in the handout.  You will be quizzed, check the calendar for quiz dates.

Assignment # 5) Practice Teaching

Teach at least 6 classes outside of the scheduled program hours.  Check the calendar for due dates for your write-ups.  For each class do the following:

1) Prepare.  Create your class sequence, etc.

2) Get feedback from your students.  Find out what the most useful part of your class was for them?  How could it have been better for them?

3) Consider…  How did it go for you?  What worked well?  What will you do differently next time?

4) Submit on paper (typed would be great, written is ok): how you prepared, the feedback that you received, how it went for you, and what you will work towards doing differently next time.  Clearly label your homework with your name, the date of your practice teaching, and numbered (1-6).

You may use one of the YMCA or Bay Mountain Martial Arts classes made available to the FYTT participants or teach to your friends, family, co-students, goldfish…

Assignment #6) Read the Class Handouts