Casa Yoga Intertextual Analysis

Since 2014, I have assisted classes at Casa Yoga and because of my loyalty to this institution I have grown ties with the founder, teachers and the community. Currently, I am enrolled in a 200 hour teacher training and as part of the requirements of my certification I must teach a class of 20 or more students. Thus, with the support of my mentors, I decided to give my first class at Casa Yoga. In preparation for my first full class, I had to design the sequence of poses, I researched a variety of poses that would be rigorous yet could serve as a stress relief for my students. I found myself watching videos and reading illustrated yogi manuals to gather as much information as possible. Most importantly, I practiced everyday in my room to create