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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, we provide specific situations in which it’s advisable to refer a student out for assessment before participating in a group class.

Objective

Know when it’s advisable to refer students out for diagnosis or individual assessment and how to be prepared to do so.

Description

Describe a way to lessen the likelihood that students will attend a class that is not a good fit for them. Describe six symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate medical care. Name five conditions for which it’s advisable to refer students to work individually with an expert before attending a group class. Describe three ways to respond to students who are experiencing a condition outside the teacher’s qualifications and experience. Describe the questions students need to ask their healthcare provider in order to guide decisions about safely practicing yoga in the case of surgery, injury or serious condition.

Questions Answered Here

1. How can you lessen the likelihood that students will attend a class that is not a good fit for them?
2. Provide sample content targeted to students with injuries to help them choose a proper class and to arrive prepared.
3. Why is it important to differentiate between issues related to imbalance vs. “pathological processes?”
4. Describe six symptoms that may indicate a need for immediate medical care.
5. Name five conditions for which it is advisable to refer students to work individually with an expert before attending a group class.
6. Describe three ways to respond to students who are experiencing a condition outside your qualifications and experience.
7. If a student has had surgery, is injured, or has a serious condition, what questions does she need to ask her healthcare provider in order to guide decisions about safely practicing yoga?