Cueing 2

Question 1

Cueing position

Answer 1

From the foundation upward
Work logically through the body
Adress the common risks and misalignments

Question 2

Cueing action

Answer 2

Universal simple actions
Universal paired actions
Diagonal paired actions
Stabilizing actions
Root-Rebound cues

Question 3

Cueing connection

Answer 3

Reflective subtle body experience cues
Breath, bandhas, mudras etc
Imagery or a metaphor

Question 4

Universal paired actions

Answer 4

Paired actions work best together to support the optimal alignment for the majority of the students.
Body parts:
Feet and ankles
Pelvis
Shoulder girdle
Neck and head

Question 5

Diagonal paired actions

Answer 5

Create opposing rotation in arm or leg (upper arm or thigh)

Question 6

Stabilizing actions

Answer 6

Used proactively to encounter the possible risks in a pose.
Either statically (already in the pose) or proactively (during or before the transition into a pose).
Useful stabilizing cues:
* Foundation cues (stabilizes balance, lifts out of gravity)
* Midline/adductor cues (stabilizes balance and the pelvis)
* Core (stabilizes the low back)
* Bending of the knees (prevents hyperextension)

Question 7

Cueing root-rebound

Answer 7

Cue students to root into their foundation (feet, hands or whatever most suitable touching the ground)
Use linking language
Then cue students to reach through their periphery towards the sky, ceiling etc.