When I did my first yoga teacher training, I learned the hard way that the language we use in a yogic setting isn’t the same as what we learn in general language classes. At this point I was already very fluent in English; I had a C2 certificate and even taught English as a foreign language to students from all over the world.
I did not once think that I would have language challenges doing my yoga teacher training in English. My level of English was proficient, but having a conversation about yogic topics, let alone cueing a yoga asana class was something completely new.
In the very beginning, I felt defeated and doubted my skills.
It made me feel as if I had to start learning all over again. But then I realised it had nothing to do with my language skills, it simply was because my studies and daily conversations had never been in this area.
Thankfully, I was an English language teacher so I could transfer the skills and knowledge I gained teaching general and exam English, to teach myself the language I needed for teaching yoga. I spent hours and hours learning, studying, observing, and improving.
Realising that the need for language and communication training among yoga teachers was high, I did more yoga teacher training and eventually developed a framework to help you: non-native English speaking yoga teachers, learn the language you need for your job, so that you can:
• Teach with confidence
• Speak with authenticity
• Strengthen your student-teacher relationships.
Based on my experience guiding hundreds of yogis learning to teach yoga in English as a foreign language, in this training I want to share with you 3 steps to help you understand:
• Where to start teaching yoga in a foreign language.
• What to do to save time
• How you can make your learning journey personal, effective and enjoyable!
Check out and register your spot for the Cue with Confidence Mini-Course
Live on Zoom | 10-12 March 2023
https://engaunite.com/teach-with-confidence-mini-course/
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