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.
Author(s): Donna Noble
Publisher: Singing Dragon
Year: 2022
Language: English
Commentary: Adapted yoga poses for Inclusivity and Props
Pages: 208
Tags: Adapted yoga poses for Inclusivity and Props
Foreword by Jivana Heyman
Acknowledgements
Preface
Part 1: Overview
1. Introduction
2. What Is Body Positivity?
3. The Roots of Body Positive Yoga
Part 2: Creating Inclusive Classes
4. What Is a Body Positive Yoga Class?
5. Diversity and Body Positivity
6. Appropriate Language
7. Marketing Yourself as a Body Positive Yoga Teacher
8. Using Props
9. Consent and Touch
10. Yoga Sequences
Part 3: Body Positivity off the Yoga Mat
11. Body Positive Yoga off the Mat
12. Conclusion
13. Case Studies
Contributors
References and Resources
Index