Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (traffic.libsyn.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
When you teach yoga classes {group or private} how much are you demonstrating poses? If you have been hanging out in my world for a while you may know that I mostly advocate for a style of teaching that relies on language to convey important information, including subtle movements, instead of relying on the use of our body to teach.
Do I think demonstrating a physical concept is always bad? Of course not!
Are there sometimes totally valid reasons to use your own body, or another student's body, to clarify a movement concept. Absolutely!
I also think that teaching without demonstrating is an extremely important skill to cultivate and I want to tell you why!
In this episode I'll cover:
- Some of the reasons, both conscious and unconscious, that teachers prefer to demonstrate when they teach asana.
- The many benefits for you and your students of teaching without demonstrating.
- Why teaching our students to connect language and movement is a worthwhile endeavor.
- Tools and practices to help you use your voice more often in your yoga teaching and your body less.
- In the spirit of Shades of Grey, some of the good reasons I see TO demonstrate or practice with our students.