Here's the Plan for Day One

Class Plan for today

Hi Everyone,  Here's the  general  plan for  today.

Introductions.  

Explaining course logistics.

Explaining the props.

A bit about  Philosophy  

Samadhi Pada
अथ योगानुशासनम् atha yogānuśāsanam
With prayers for divine blessings, now begins an exposition of the sacred art of yoga. (I) Now, the teachings of yoga [are presented]. (B)
yogaś citta-vṛtti-nirodha
Yoga is the cessation of movements in the consciousness. (1) Yoga is the stilling of the changing states of the mind (B)
tadā draṣṭuḥ svarūpe 'vasthānam
Then, the seer dwells in his own true splendour. (I) When that is accomplished, the seer abides in its own true nature. (B)
vṛtti-sārūpyam itaratra
At other times, the seer identifies with the fluctuating consciousness. (I) Otherwise, at other times, [the seer] is absorbed in the changing states [of the mind]. (B)

Some Basic yoga poses

Tadasana
Urdhva Hastasana
Urdhva Baddanguiliasana
Paschima Baddanguliasana
Vrksasana
Trikonasana
Vira II
Adho Mukha Svanasana

Utt
Dandasana
Marichyasana I Twist only

Marichyasana III Twist Only

Paschimottansana
Supta Baddha Konasana
Supported Savasana.