Professional instructors: hands-on adjustments for yoga teachers

Build on your observation and teaching skills by learning techniques for guiding your students to perform improved asanas. For qualified yoga teachers. Earns 4 REPS CPD points.

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Key course information

Date
08/10/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:15 - 17:15

Fees
Full fee: £53^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
FFC67

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Yoga teachers will learn to adjust their students effectively and safely. Ethical considerations of touch will be considered and ample time will be given to practise adjusting each other. Additionally, effective management of Yoga props in relationship to adjustments will be discussed and performed.

What topics will we cover?

-Effective and safe hands–on adjustments in Yoga asanas
-Efficient management of Yoga props and adjustments
-Ethical considerations of touch.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

-Use hands-on adjustments on Yoga students effectively
-Adjust others mindfully and safely
-Maintain own safety when adjusting others
-Decide on intensity of physical contact
-Use yoga props effectively in connection with adjustments
-Discuss ethical considerations of physical touch in a Yoga class.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is aimed at Yoga teachers for their continuous professional development and will give you 4 REP points. It may also be of interest to Yoga teacher trainees and other bodyworks instructors who may want to use hands-on adjustments.

PLEASE SEE THE PRE-EXERCISE CHECKLIST BELOW:

If you have suffered from any of the conditions listed, please check with a medical practitioner whether it is suitable for you to undertake an exercise programme and bring a referral letter from your doctor to your tutor. If you have not checked, or if it is not suitable, please do not participate in an exercise or movement class.

- Do you ever have pains in your chest?
- Have you had any operations or injuries in the last year?
- Do you often feel faint or have spells of dizziness?
- Are you receiving medication for any condition?
- Do you have high blood pressure?
- Is there anything else we should know about your health?
- Do you have a bone or joint problem, such as Arthritis, Osteoporosis, back or knee problems?

It is inadvisable for students suffering from certain medical conditions to attend an ordinary Yoga class. This does not mean that they should not do Yoga, but they may need individual attention or a special programme of asanas (postures). These conditions include:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Conditions associated with Heart Disease, Cancer or benign tumours
Epilepsy including Petit Mal
Diabetes
Meniere's Disease
Detached Retina
AIDS
MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
Recent post-operative conditions
New students who are pregnant.

Advice can be sought from the Health & Movement Department for those who have concerns about the suitability of the class for them. Contact details at the bottom of this course outline.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

- Practical workshop
- Demonstration, "follow-me" pairwork
- Small group work
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Question and answer.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Yoga equipment including mats will be provided. However you may wish to bring your own personal yoga mat. Guidance on the purchase of mats, other equipment and literature can be given on course..

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

- Other CPD Yoga-related courses
- Yoga holidays, weekends etc.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30 Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30

Non term-time Tuesday 17.30 - 18.30 Wednesday 12.30 - 13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

Contact us

Health and movement studies

Tel: 020 7492 2622

health@citylit.ac.uk

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