Adaptation in General
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Adaptation
Overview
In this lesson, we introduce the principles of adaptation and modification in teaching movement and yoga.
Objective
Understand how to adapt practices to meet the needs of individual students without compromising safety or effectiveness.
What You'll Get
You'll learn that good teaching is almost always about adaptation. This lesson covers the why and how of modifying poses, adjusting intensity, and offering alternatives. You'll see adaptation not as watering things down, but as meeting students where they are so they can actually benefit. For professionals, this is foundational for teaching mixed-level classes, working with injuries or limitations, and making your teaching accessible to more people.
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