Teaching Mixed Abilities in Yoga Classes with Dr. Libby Hinsley
Yoga is for everyone, but when people of varied physical abilities show up in the same class it can be difficult to meet all their needs at the same time. In this episode, Mado and Libby offer a framework for understanding why your students might struggle with a particular asana and how to offer variations that provide a similar experience to people with different physical abilities.\n\xa0\nEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:\n00:00 Why teaching mixed ability yoga classes is harder than it needs to be\n02:49 How to plan for an all levels class\n03:35 Understanding progression and regression\n04:46 Four reasons a pose might be challenging for a student\n05:39 How to simplify yoga postures\n07:14 Essential biomechanical principles for yoga\n11:35 How gravity can impact asana\n16:27 Why teaching simpler poses will help your students progress\n21:50 How teaching one one-on-one will help you teach better group classes\n23:16 A breakdown of Warrior 3 Pose\n28:51 Moving vs static yoga postures\n30:39 The role of creativity in yoga teaching\n32:14 A breakdown of Triangle Pose\n38:53 Why anatomy is a key skill for asana teachers\n\xa0\nEPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:\nLibby Hinsley\nAnatomy Bites\nFollow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt\n\xa0\nLINKS AND RESOURCES:\nFollow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource\xa0\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource email list\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group\nLearn more about the Impact Club\nLeave a review on iTunes\nAsk a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe