Instructing Hatha Yoga

<P><B>Provide hatha yoga students with welcoming, accessible classes.</B></P><P>The first two editions of <I>Instructing Hatha Yoga</I> are well-loved resources, and the third edition continues the blending of the <B>essential spirit of yoga</B> with as much modern, research-based movement science data as possible.</P><P>Yoga instructors are responsible for meeting the needs of diverse student groups, providing appropriate and accessible class experiences for all students. <I>Instructing Hatha Yoga</I> covers all aspects of <B>confident and sound hatha yoga instruction</B> so that teachers can more consciously help students adapt and vary each asana to best meet their needs.</P><P>The third edition includes content such as the followin</P><ul><li>A <B>wider range of variations</B> for most asanas, including chair-based seated options</li><li>Updated cues, with an emphasis on an inviting tone and language that is <B>inclusive and accessible</B></li><li>New guidance on best practices for teaching yoga online</li><li>Simplified kinematic charts to help demonstrate the positioning and muscular recruitment used in each asana</li><li>Updates to the <B>five provided full-class outlines</B></li></ul><P>Master teacher and author Diane Ambrosini retains her original emphasis on simple cues for bringing students into <B>optimal alignment</B> and <B>deeper mental focus</B> and detailed instructions for making safe and effective hands-on assists and variations of yoga poses. The book highlights issues of importance to even the most experienced instructors, including creating a safe and comfortable learning environment, structuring a class, teaching pranayama (breath work), and handling personal integrity and ethics.</P><P>Readers will also have online access to 75 instructional video clips <B>demonstrating yoga poses and their variations</B>. The videos include descriptions of how to guide each student toward their most appropriate alignment for each pose.</P><P>Every person deserves to feel <B>welcomed, supported, and encouraged</B> in their hatha yoga experience. <I>Instructing Hatha Yoga</I> empowers yoga teachers to develop an authentic voice so that they can provide students with compassionate, mindful sessions.</P><P>Note: A code for accessing HK<I>Propel</I> is included with all new print books.</P>