Teaching Body Positive Yoga
A Guide to Inclusivity, Language and Props
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- 20,99 €
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- 20,99 €
Publisher Description
Drawing on the philosophy and history of the body positivity movement, Donna Noble presents a radical re-examination of teaching inclusive yoga classes by breaking down stereotypes and demystifying yoga.
By sharing accessible tools for everything from marketing a body-positive class to setting the scene in the space, using appropriate language and considering consent and touch, Noble demonstrates why every body is a yoga body - no matter what shape or size. With guidance on modifying poses for larger bodies, as well as chair-based sequences, this resource helps yoga teachers to ensure that the benefits of yoga are available to everyone.
With practical tips, as well as information on social justice and body-positive yoga off the mat, Teaching Body Positive Yoga is a well-rounded resource that gives yoga teachers the confidence to host inclusive and welcoming classes for all.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The "mainstream yoga industry" is kicked to the curb in this uplifting collection from Curvesomeyoga founder Noble. After becoming ill with Bell's palsy, Noble was inspired to become a yoga instructor and make "yoga available for everybody, regardless of age, size, ethnicity, ability or gender." She brings that passion to these practical tips for instructors and casual yogis alike. The book's first part is something of a body positivity 101, with Noble defining the term and exploring its role in the industry: "Mainstream yoga has become a reflection of the fashion industry, where ‘thin' is the ideal body type, and wearing on-trend clothes... has become a prerequisite." Then come tricks for making classes "judgement-free": teachers can avoid using the word "just" during class (as in "just go into splits"), use diverse marketing images, and check in with students to see if they're comfortable with hands-on adjustments. Casual yogis, meanwhile, should rest assured that they are "their own best teachers." Step-by-step yoga sequences with seated modifications add to the book's utility. The result is a refreshing take on standard fitness fare.
