Teaching Body Positive Yoga: A Guide to Inclusivity, Language and Props

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. Teaching Body Positive Yoga Cover Of related interest Title page Copyright Contents 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