Module 4 - Activating the Quadriceps and Glutes
In this module we cover the importance of cueing engagement of the quadriceps and glutes in yoga. We also cover how abduction of the hips helps to recruit the glutes in the standing poses. These videos highlight content in Chapter 4, pages 51-68, of Becca's book. Find your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Yoga-Creative-Cueing-Classes/dp/1734744200.
Total video run time for this module is 40 minutes.
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4.1 Learning to Activate the Quads and Glutes
Discover how to explain to new students how we can sweat while holding a yoga pose. Explore different cues and language to encourage students to firm their muscles.
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4.2 Using Abduction to Help Students Recruit their Glutes
Review the difference between abduction and adduction of the hips. Experience how abduction firms the glutes while learning different imagery to help students understand.
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4.3 Ideas for Cueing Triangle
Try using abduction of the hips in Triangle. Review imagery and detailed cueing for the pose including modifications and options. Learn to rotate the ribs, rather than stack the hips.
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4.4 Improving Success in Warrior 3
Use imagery and options to help students not only engage more deeply, but improve stability and success. Learn about compensations students make when they struggle with the pose.
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4.5 The Challenge of Teaching the Seated Poses
Helping students learn to engage their muscles even in the seated poses. Creative cueing and options for even the least flexible students.
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4.6 How to Help Students Who Overuse their Glutes
Example of cueing to use in basic backhanding to reduce gripping. Learning to engage the glutes without gripping them together.
