Instructing Hatha Yoga (Book with DVD)

by Kappmeier, Kathy Lee

• ISBN13: 9780736052092
• ISBN10: 0736052097
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2005-10-25
• Publisher: HUMAN KINETICS PUBLISHERS

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Diane M. Ambrosini is a partner in the Rancho San Diego Yoga Center.

Table of Contents

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

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