YMTP² Guidelines for Yoga & Mindfulness Practice Sessions
Please review the following as a guideline to structure your hour-long yoga and mindfulness practice. Our goal is to provide a robust schedule of classes that cohort participants can attend to satisfy their certification requirements.We also want to support your growth and development as a yoga and mindfulness teacher! Your practices should be consistently either weekly or bi-weekly and take into consideration participants’ busy schedules. Week day classes should be held primarily early morning or after work hours so as many people as possible are able to access classes. We are striving to offer classes every day of the week. Each Yoga & Mindfulness practice sessions should include a breath practice, yoga, and a mindfulness component, and be taught in a manner consistent with the YMTP² mission, vision, and philosophy. (see YMTP² Practice Menu & YMTP² Curriculum Manual)
Centering (5-10 minutes)
Yoga practice (30-40 minutes)
Mindfulness and/or breathing practice (10-15 minutes)
Did I Include?
An introduction of myself
Breathing, Yoga (warm-ups and postures/ flows) and Mindfulness exercise?
Did I draw material from the YMTP² 95 Hour School Based Curriculum Guide?
Was I clear and concise with my instructions? Clear, simple cues, with ground-up cuing may be helpful. (Breath) Active Verb + Body Part + Direction + (Why) may be a helpful formula.
Did I take the time to speak at an easy pace throughout the session?
ROOM & DEVICE SET-UP:
In addition, the following technical conditions should be reviewed before your live presentation:
Ensure you have adequate internet speed to effectively stream your practice and that you have access to DOE Zoom.
Find a spot where it’s as quiet as possible, with no loud noises, traffic, etc. in the background; mute other sounds (other phones in home, television, etc.) Sound is clear and easy to hear.
Make sure the space is clean and uncluttered with a background that is clear and not busy.
Remove any visible logos and double-check to be sure
Position your yoga mat sideways.
Computer/Camera is eye level for where I will spend most of my experience.
The lighting in your room/home (natural and/or artificial) to maximize brightness while eliminating shadows/dark spaces. The light is on my face, coming from behind the camera (not behind me).
If possible set up your device in front of a window so you can capture natural light.
If not, make sure the lighting is bright and flattering. If space doesn’t have natural light, the next best thing is to find lamps with white bulbs to illuminate the shot. Position light in front of you or off to the side.
Use a computer with a high quality camera to present your practice (there is less clarity when streaming through a phone).
Content Guidelines:
Wear your YMTP² logo T-Shirt or a comparable top.
Do not intentionally or unintentionally place products that could be construed as product placement. No logos on clothing.
Be aware of the environment and items that may not be suitable in the video.
Content cannot contain unlawful use of material that is copyrighted or subject to ownership, or royalty rights, rights of publicity, or other payment. Producers assume the responsibility of obtaining permission to use any and all content in their productions that may contain copyright and written consent from those who appear on their show. Do not include songs that will break copyright laws.
Content must be non-commercial by nature. Programs cannot advertise, solicit business, or promote commercial products, businesses, services, or transactions.
Content cannot contain material that is slanderous, libelous, an invasion of privacy, or made unlawfully.
Obscene material is not allowed. Be aware of inappropriate language.