Introduction

Journey further into The Heart of SmartFLOW Yoga with master teacher Annie Carpenter. This highly-evolved yoga methodology and teaching technique emphasizes creative sequencing and mindful alignment. Grounded in both modern human anatomy and classical yoga philosophy, it aims to create awareness and strength in the physical body, focus and playful curiosity in the mind, and presence and compassion in the heart. This course will explore four of the eight Movement Principles in the SmartFLOW Teacher Training, with a review of the core concepts introduced in The Heart of SmartFLOW and Demystifying the Bandhas. Based around two essential yogic principles: abhyasa (do your practice!), and vairagya (let go of expectations) you'll dance along the continuum of applying effort and softening into what you discover. As you go deeper into your own practice and learn an inspired approach to teaching, SmartFLOW Yoga will also guide you toward greater personal inquiry and intuition.

Level

This course is best suited for experienced students, new teachers, and long-time teachers who want to re-inspire themselves and, in turn, their students. You will practice with greater specificity, commitment, and patience. Your practice and teaching will inspire both physical and mental fitness, creating a steadiness and depth of attention that leads effortlessly to mindfulness and peace.
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18 videos organized into 6 chapters

The Heart of SmartFlow Yoga 2 includes lectures, demonstrations, asana practices, and meditations to elevate your ability to teach using this sophisticated methodology. You will also receive supplementary worksheets, illustrations, and quizzes designed to enhance your learning experience and the quality of your teaching. This Course will round out your understanding of the SmartFLOW Yoga foundations by illuminating four important anatomical teachings, or Movement Principles, including "Forward Bending" and "Feet as Foundation." Each Principle includes an hour-long asana practice and guided meditation exploring concepts such as balance and equanimity and the relativity of time.

A Course Built For You

  • Course Materials

    Supplementary course materials enhance your learning and keep you accountable, while providing opportunities to integrate the teachings into your daily life.

  • Video

    Comprehensive video lectures translate complex topics into user-friendly language.

  • Demonstrations

    Watch and learn with dynamic visual demonstrations.

  • Instructor and two students sitting on cushion and meditating.
  • Students in warrior 2 pose and instructor pointing to alignment on student's shin.Instr

Course curriculum

  • 01

    Introduction and Welcome

    • 1 - Introduction
  • 02

    2 - MP3: Forward Bending

    • MP3 Lecture

    • MP3 Anatomy Demo

    • MP3 Practice

    • Cultivating the Opposite Meditation

    • MP3 Quiz
  • 03

    3 - MP5: Femurs Descending

    • Femurs Descending

    • MP5 Anatomy Demo

    • MP5 Practice

    • Future-Past-Now Meditation

    • MP5 Quiz
  • 04

    4 - MP7: Feet as Foundation

    • MP7: Feet as Foundation

    • Your Feet Demo

    • MP7: Inquiry and Practice

    • Walking Meditation: Be Still My Heart

    • MP7 Quiz
  • 05

    5 - MP8: Cultivating Arms as Roots

    • MP8

    • MP8 Anatomy Demo

    • MP8 Practice: Arms as Roots

    • Equanimity Meditation

    • MP8 Quiz
  • 06

    6 - Wrap Up

    • It's a Practice

How does it work?

  • The course content is delivered to you via online streaming video with downloadable supporting documents and images, organized into 6 chapters with 31 instructional videos total.
  • Each chapter has an opening, lecture-style introduction, an applicable anatomy lesson and demo and a practice illuminating each section's focus.
  • Each chapter has downloadable outlines, bullet points, and detailed anatomical drawings especially created for SmartFLOW.
  • Each chapter has a quick, but specific quiz to help you assess not just if you grasped the lessons, but to highlight its essential points.
  • There are a total of 4 quizzes.
  • You will have access to The Heart of SmartFLOW Yoga for the life of the course. The course and all included materials are accessible any time and can be completed on your schedule and on any computer.
  • Course hours count towards your SmartFlow Advanced Training, as non-contact hour learning requirements. Your hours count towards your Advanced Certification in SmartFlow Yoga; or you may use the hours for continuing education (CEUs) for Yoga Alliance. You will receive a Certificate of Completion when you have completed the Course.


The total running time is about 7 hours, your completion time will be longer.

Upon completion, you will receive 10 hours of Advanced SmartFlow credit hours; or CEUs towards Yoga Alliance.

Your Instructor

The creator of SmartFLOW Yoga, Annie is an international Yoga teacher based in Northern California. Known as a "teacher's teacher" she has created a well-respected system of Yoga practice and Teaching methodology. Annie's playful personality and focused intelligence bring depth, clarity and exuberance to her classes. A lifelong student, Annie continues to bring her passion and curiosity, love of anatomy, evolutionary movement, meditation and classical philosophy into her teachings. An influential Teacher Trainer since 2003, Annie leads SmartFlow 200/500 trainings and workshops globally. SmartFLOW Yoga is a modern approach with an anatomically sound foundation and inspired, creative sequencing, which is rooted in deep respect for the lineages of Integral, Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga. Annie is committed to mindfulness, which inevitably leads to spiritual development and light-heartedness. SmartFLOW Yoga guides you to know your true Self. With the knowledge of the true Self comes compassion, peace and appreciation for all life.

Annie Carpenter

FAQ

  • How does it work?

    The course content is delivered to you via online streaming video with downloadable supporting documents and images.

  • How are the Courses set up?

    • The Courses are organized into chapters. Each chapter has an opening, lecture-style introduction, an applicable and accessible anatomy lesson, a demo, and a full practice illuminating each section's focus. • Each chapter has downloadable outlines and documents, and detailed anatomical drawings especially created for SmartFLOW. • Each chapter has a quick, but specific quiz to help you assess not just if you grasped the lessons, but to highlight its essential points.

  • How long do I have access to each course?

    You will have access at any time, no matter when you purchase or begin the course, for the life of the course. The course and all included materials are accessible anytime and can be completed on your own schedule and on any computer. Many students report that they return to the Courses again and again to refresh the concepts and deepen their practices.

  • Can I get credit for these Courses?

    Course hours count towards your SmartFlow Advanced Training, as non-contact hour learning requirements. SmartFlow Yoga is a fully accredited School of Yoga via Yoga Alliance. Your hours count towards your Advanced Certification in SmartFlow Yoga; or you may use the hours for continuing education (CEUs) for Yoga Alliance. You will receive a Certificate of Completion for each Course you complete.

  • Can I do just one Course?

    Yes. Please start with The Heart of SmartFlow Yoga 1. Then, continue on with The Heart of SmartFlow 2 and Demystifying the Bandhas when you are ready.

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