Yoga Deconstructed®: Movement science principles for teaching

Description

Many people are drawn to a physical yoga practice as a way to reduce stress and move more. However, because most of their time is spent at a desk, their bodies are often not prepared to perform many of the traditional physical poses. Additionally, naturally flexible people will be drawn to the practice, because it comes easily to them. However, they frequently lack the stability needed to support their joints in these positions, which makes them vulnerable to pain and repetitive stress injuries. Yoga Deconstructed® offers the experience of yoga with an interdisciplinary approach that integrates other movement modalities and modern movement science. This approach helps students become more well-rounded in their movements, which prepares them for asana and may improve their ability to function in everyday life. Title Page Copyright Contents About the author Foreword by Jules Mitchell Foreword by Carrie Owerko Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1 : Introduction to Yoga Deconstructed® Chapter 2 : The four principles of Yoga Deconstructed® Chapter 3 : Proprioception and pain science Chapter 4 : Creating grounding and resilience with interoception Chapter 5 : Finding embodiment with sensory feedback methods Chapter 6 : Using somatics to prepare for asana Chapter 7 : Preparing to load with preparatory exercises Chapter 8 : How to design a Yoga Deconstructed® class Reference Index