Cues EXAM COVERAGE
The C1 CorePower Yoga class focuses on
foundational yoga sequencing, alignment,
breath control, and instructor cueing
techniques. The exam coverage includes
basic yoga postures, proper alignment
cues, safe transitions between poses, and
synchronized breath (vinyasa flow). It also
assesses verbal cueing clarity, student
posture correction, injury prevention, and
class pacing. Additional areas include core
engagement, balance, flexibility
development, and mindfulness instruction.
Overall, it ensures instructors can safely
, guide a beginner-level yoga class with clear
cues, proper form, and structured flow.
Exhale - Child's Pose (Balasana) (2 min)
Move to the middle of your mat with your
knees to the edges and your big toes
touching,
Rest your head on the mat,
Sink your hips down
Exhale - Downward Facing Dog (1 min)
(Ahdo Mukha Svanasana) Step your feet hip-width distance apart,
Send your hips back and up,
Spread your fingers wide and press your
thumbs and forefingers into the mat
,Exhale - Ragdoll Pose (1 min)
(Uttanasana) Step your feet hip-width distance apart,
Send your tailbone up,
Interlace your arms and let head and arms
hang heavy
Transition from Ragdoll Release your fingertips to the mat and
toe/heel your feet together- Inhale slowly
roll up
Exhale - Stand at Attention (3 breaths)
(Samasthiti) Bring your big toes to touch and heels
behind your ankles,
Lift your chest up,
Bring your hands to heart center
, Inhale - Halfway Lift (Ardha-
Uttanasana)
Exhale - Forward Fold
(Uttanasana)
Inhale - Mountain Pose Re-engage your legs,
(Tadasana) Pull your belly button toward your spine,
Reach your arms up, rotate your pinky
fingers in and soften your shoulders
Exhale - Forward Fold Place a slight bend in your knees,
(Uttanasana) Hinge from your hips and draw your
tailbone up,
Draw your shoulders away from your ears