Method for yoga instruction with media

Abstract

A method for teaching yoga to a plurality of students comprises mounting a video display connected to a video source, where yoga sequences stored on the video source are played on the video display. Simultaneously, an instructor demonstrates the poses and assists individual students while the video is playing, providing instruction and alternate poses to the students depending upon their skill level.

Description

technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to yoga instruction, and more particularly to a method for instructing yoga that combines a traditional real-time instructor with a display configured to assist a student in the practice. Background technique [0002] Teaching yoga asanas (trainings or poses) may not always be safe and effective for a variety of reasons. One reason is that even in structured, graded classes such as "beginners," "intermediate," etc., yoga asana classes tend to have students at different levels of ability and knowledge of asanas. For example, in the "beginner class", each student has a different level and difference in physical condition and body structure. Furthermore, the teacher must cater for all levels of students so that everyone can practice at their own level and get the most benefit from the asanas they are practicing. The teacher must ensure that each student is practicing asanas in a manner that is safe and effective f...

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Problems solved by technology

Because breathing properly (timing inhalation and exhalation with movement) is a key component of the technique, the teacher cannot simultaneously demonstrate the technique while attempting to explain it verbally

Second, in order to perform a technique properly, the teacher must be very focused on the technique he or she is performing, and attempting to speak while performing a technique will interfere with proper performance of the technique

Third, in a state of trying to demonstrate technique while giving verbal instruction, the teacher is often unable to adequately see or monitor the technique being demonstrated by the student

Also, students may be in various positions such as lying on the ground, looking down, or lying on their side, making it difficult or impossible to maintain eye contact with the instructor

As it is necessary for safety reasons and quality yoga practice to have the trainer visible to students, especially new students, traditional teaching methods may fall short in this regard

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