Teaching Yoga : Essential Foundations And Techniques (Original PDF From Publisher)

Teaching Yoga : Essential Foundations And Techniques (Original PDF From Publisher)

By Mariel Hemingway and Mark Stephens.

Teaching Yoga is a vital tool for all yoga students who wish to improve their abilities and understanding, as well as a valuable resource

for seasoned instructors.

Teaching Yoga is perfect for use as a core textbook in yoga teacher training programs because it covers every single one of the teacher

training curriculum standards established by Yoga Alliance, the world’s foremost register and accrediting source for yoga teachers and

schools.

The book covers basic topics of yoga philosophy and history, drawing on a wide range of viewpoints and including more than 150

photos and illustrations.

It also presents the classical yoga literature in historical context, including the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Pataljali’s Yoga

Sutras and the primary historical sources on tantra and early hatha yoga.

A brief history of each of the eleven main contemporary yoga styles is provided, along with an explanation of the teachings that set

them apart.

The book covers both conventional and contemporary anatomy and physiology, offering a wealth of resources and guidance for

teaching 108 yoga asanas (poses), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation.

Teaching Yoga provides helpful guidance on how to organize a classroom, schedule and conduct lessons, as well as how to become a

teacher and support oneself in the field.

In addition to a thorough index, the book includes more than 200 bibliographic references and a helpful appendix with a list of

associations , institutes , organizations, and professional resources for yoga teachers.