Instructing Hatha Yoga

Name: Instructing Hatha Yoga
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ISBN: 9780736052092

ISBN-10: 0736052097

ISBN-13: 9780736052092

Edition: 2006

Authors: Kathy Lee Kappmeier, Diane M. Ambrosini

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Yoga is one of the fastest-growing fitness activities worldwide, and qualified yoga instructors are in high demand. Instructing Hatha Yoga describes the qualities and knowledge yoga instructors need in order to be competent and effective teachers. It covers all aspects of successful instruction:--Detailed descriptions on how to teach 69 yoga asanas (postures), with more than 300 photos showing the postures-Verbal and visual cues to use in teaching each posture-Specific hands-on adjustments to help students achieve the desired posture-Modifications for each posture and effective ways to work with students of different abilities in the same class-Charts that identify body-segment kinematics… and muscles used in individual postures-A DVD that shows how to achieve the most accurate positions for a sampling of postures and the hands-on adjustments instructors can make to assist studentsTwo features in particular set this book apart: simple yet comprehensive cues that teachers can use to bring students into proper alignment and deeper mental focus, and detailed instructions on making safe hands-on adjustments and modifications for students. Authors Kathy Lee Kappmeier and Diane Ambrosini, with more than 20 years of experience in yoga instruction and teacher training, provide a class overview, outlines, lesson plans, and sample syllabi. They present ways to structure a class with flexible teaching plans in a variety of settings, such as schools, community centers, fitness clubs, and wellness centers. With their backgrounds in physical education, kinesiology, biomechanics, and various sectors of the fitness industry, the authors not only understand the art and science of yoga, but they know how to teach it safely and effectively.The authors also equip readers with the following information:--The most popular styles of yoga and how the styles evolved-A questionnaire that helps instructors evaluate their readiness to begin teaching yoga-Modifications for each posture and effective ways to work with students of different abilities in the same class-Study questions and answers that review topics presented in part I of the book-The importance of pranayama (breath work) and how to teach basic techniques-The physical and energetic anatomy applied in the postures-The valued and effective qualities of a yoga teacher, in line with the standards set by the Yoga Alliance RegistryPart Ifocuses readers on understanding yoga, on knowing themselves and their students, and on creating a class environment. It also explores breathing techniques and provides an overview of energy and anatomical considerations inherent to yoga.Part IIdescribes the postures and their adjustments and modifications. Among these postures are sun salutations, standing postures, seated postures, supine and prone postures, inverted postures, and restorative postures.Part IIIlays out the practical aspects of structuring classes. The appendixes include reproducible forms for instructors, sample relaxation scripts, a listing of yoga resources for instructors, and answers to study questions covering part I.Developed in line with the standards of the Yoga Alliance and its national Yoga Teachers` Registry, Instructing Hatha Yoga helps instructors develop the attributes they need in order to be qualified teachers who facilitate students' learning and awareness in the practice of yoga.

Book details

List price: $49.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Publication date: 10/25/2005
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 360
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.244
Language: English



Poses


Preface


Acknowledgments



The Practice of Yoga



Understanding Yoga


Types of Yoga


Yoga Teacher Standards


Study Questions



Knowing Yourself and Your Students


Qualities of a Yoga Teacher


Becoming a Yoga Teacher


Recognizing Your Student's Needs


Summary


Study Questions



Creating a Class Environment


Equipment Selection


Safety and Comfort Concerns


Atmosphere for Yoga Classes


Music for Atmosphere


Summary


Study Questions



Breathing and Beyond


Pranayama


Types of Pranayama


Instructing the Breathing Process


Linking Pranayama With Asana


Summary


Study Questions



Energy and Anatomy


Yoga Postures and Major Body Systems


Energetic Anatomy


Human Movement Systems


Mechanics of Asanas


Adjustment Guidelines


Summary


Study Questions



Asanas and Adjustments



Sun Salutations


Classical Sun Salutations


Surya Namaskara A


Surya Namaskara B



Standing Postures


Tadasana or Samasthiti (Mountain Posture)


Vrkshasana (Tree Pose)


Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle)


Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolving Triangle Pose)


Uttanasana (Intense Forward Bend)


Prasarita Padottanasana (Extended-Leg Forward Bend)


Garudasana (Eagle Pose)


Utthita Parshvakonasana (Extended Side-Angle Stretch)


Ardha Chandrasana (Half-Moon Pose)


Parivrtta Parshvakonasana (Revolving Extended Side-Angle Stretch)


Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana (Revolving Half-Moon Pose)


Utkatasana (Fierce Pose, or Chair Pose)


Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I)


Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II)


Virabhadrasana III (Warrior III)


Parshvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch)


Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand-to-Toe Pose)


Natarajasana (King Dancer)



Seated Postures


Malasana (Basic Squat Posture)


Dandasana (Staff Pose)


Janu Shirshasana (Head-to-Knee Pose)


Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes)


Marichyasana A (Marichi's Pose, Variation A)


Marichyasana B (Marichi's Pose, Variation B)


Marichyasana C (Marichi's Pose, Variation C)


Marichyasana D (Marichi's Pose, Variation D)


Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend)


Gomukhasana (Cow's Face Pose)


Navasana (Boat Pose)


Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle)


Upavishtha Konasana (Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend)


Parighasana (Kneeling Triangle, or Gate Pose)


Virasana (Hero Pose)


Bharadvajasana (Bharadvaja's Pose)


Padmasana (Lotus Pose)


Tolasana (Scale Posture)


Hanumanasana (Forward-Splits Pose)


Bakasana (Crane Pose)



Supine and Prone Postures


Durga-Go (Cat and Cow Pose)


Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana (Plank Posture)


Chaturanga Dandasana (Four-Limbs Staff Pose)


Zen Asana (A Transitional Pose)


Vasishthasana (Side Plank Pose)


Purvottanasana (Intense East Side Stretch)


Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)


Urdhva Mukha Shvanasana (Upward-Facing Dog)


Shalabhasana (Locust Pose)


Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)


Setu Bandhasana (Bridge Pose)


Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose)


Raja Kapotasana (Royal Pigeon Pose)


Ushtrasana (Camel Pose)


Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero Pose)


Matsyasana (Fish Pose)


Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Hand-to-Toe Pose)



Inverted Postures


Adho Mukha Shvanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)


Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand)


Pincha Mayurasana (Scorpion, or Peacock Feather)


Adho Mukha Vrkshasana (Downward-Facing Tree, or Handstand)


Salamba Shirshasana (Headstand)


Halasana (Plow Pose)



Restorative Postures


Balasana (Child's Pose)


Supta Urdvha Dhanurasana (Restorative Backbend)


Jathara Parivartanasana (Belly Twist)


Viparita Karani (Restorative Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose)


Shavasana (Corpse Pose)



Structuring a Class



Class Framework


Frameworks


Class Outline


Lesson Plans and Class Descriptions



Sample Classes


30-Minute Class


60-Minute Class


90-Minute Class


Sample Six-Week Course


Putting It All Together



Sample Relaxation Scripts



Yoga Resources



Reproducibles



Chapter Review Answers


Glossary


References


About the Authors