Safety Considerations

Equipment Precautions:

Students should be aware of  condition of equipment before use in each class.
Yoga mats should be spaced out so that students can walk in between mats during lesson.
Floor condition should be clean and swept to avoid injury.
First aid kit should be available for any minor injuries.

Teacher Precautions:

Lessons should be planned no more than one lesson in advance to ensure that students are gieven the appropriate level of difficulty.
Lessons should be taught so that progressions of difficulty are gradual and attainable.
Adequte warm up poses should iniate each class to ensure the safety of students. (avoid injury and discouragment).
Teacher must always be present in class to ensure that students are performing poses safely and correctly.
Teacher must educate students to be aware of the  personal  limits of one's body.
Teacher should actively engage students with questions to estimate basline skill and  understanding of yoga.
Teacher must not teach past the skill and compentency level of the class.

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