If you’ve ever stood at the front of the room and heard that little voice whisper, “Who am I to be teaching yoga? Does anyone really want to hear what I have to say? ”—you’re not alone. Many yoga teachers experience imposter syndrome, especially in the early stages of teaching or even after a lot […]
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Incorporating philosophy into your yoga class can enhance the experience for your students, fostering a deeper understanding of both the practice and themselves. Here are some key elements to consider when crafting a compelling philosophy talk: 1. Relatable Real-Life Story Use a personal or relatable story to introduce the philosophy you’d like to share. To
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Yoga, a practice that has gained immense popularity in recent years, is much more than just physical exercise. It is a holistic system that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, cleansing and ethical principles to promote overall well-being. But have you ever wondered about the origins and history of yoga? Let’s dive into the basics
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The Karmic principle is a concept that refers to the consequences of one’s actions. Every action has a corresponding effect, whether positive or negative, and these effects will manifest in this life or if you consider life beyond death, in a future one. It is impossible to see the laws of Karma at work or
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A colleague was looking at taking a 300 hour program online. My critical analysis started to organize the most common pitfalls of this type of education. 1. Tradition: Yoga is a traditional practice that has been passed down from teacher to student orally for thousands of years. Learning from a teacher who has a deep
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Skeletal variation is a term popularized by Paul Grilley, the founder and developer of Yin Yoga. It means that every single person has a unique bone and joint structure, which in turn, can make some yoga poses easier or harder for each individual. Some poses will be non-accessible to certain bodies regardless of how much
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It’s not what you think… Chaturanga Dandasana or push up pose is one of the easiest poses get an injury. It requires a step-by-step approach, just like handstand. Yet, it has become a basic shape in many beginners yoga classes… Can you imagine if you were asked to do a handstand 5-10 times in a
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Opening the heart is a subtle process that can take time. The more refined we become in our Yogic experience, the more refined our nervous system and intellect become. This refinement responds to the somatic experiences of yoga – often physical back bends can aid the heart opening, if done gently, however a shared story
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This is a topic I have not seen covered very well on the internet. While this topic is covered more extensively in the 200-hour yoga teacher training, here are five important things to know if you are a teacher. 1. Our nervous system is the key to feeling good Our nervous system needs time in
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So, you finished yoga teacher training but you still don’t feel confident about your teaching… Here’s four top tips to build confidence: Forget your yogic tools, be prepared Sure, yogic breathing can help reduce some anxiety but the greatest tool is to be prepared. Know your sequence by practicing it over and over and practice
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