402: Yoga for All Bodies with Jivana Heyman
Age Less / Live More11 Maalis 2020

402: Yoga for All Bodies with Jivana Heyman

I once had a yoga student with a prosthetic leg. I didn't realize until I attempted to push her heel to the floor in Downward Dog. I assumed that she wanted to simply blend into class and that's why she hadn't told me (or anyone at reception) before joining class.

I was right. She just wanted to practice, and she did great.

I've since had students with birth defects, different length legs, missing limbs, traumatic brain injuries, and scoliosis among other things. Historically, yoga studios are not known for their diversity - but that's changing fast. Bigger bodied, older, and more diverse students are gaining interest in yoga each year.

On this week's podcast, you'll meet a teacher who focuses specifically on addressing the needs of a more diverse (in every way) yoga community.

Listen & Learn:

  • Why practice (not posing) is the key
  • How to navigate the challenges of a mixed level, mixed ability class
  • Yoga teacher vs. therapist - what's the difference?
  • The future of yoga for all body types

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ABOUT OUR GUEST
Jivana Heyman is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga. He's the co-owner of the Santa Barbara Yoga Center. His passion is making Yoga accessible to everyone. He has led over 40 Yoga teacher training programs and created the Accessible Yoga Training program in 2007. Jivana taught Accessible Yoga at the United Nations in Geneva for their International Day of Persons with Disabilities in 2015.

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