This Wasn't in the Job Description

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September 5, 2023

The Funny Thing About Yoga

This Wasn’t in the Job Description

Episode No. 31

In today's episode, “This wasn’t in the Job Description,” Giana and Bradshaw talk about many of the atypical situations they have encountered in their collective 19 years of teaching experience. From medical emergencies and dealing with intruders, to conflict management and everything in between, the hosts get very candid about many different situations that have challenged them to think quickly and improvise all while caring for and safeguarding their students. This isn’t an episode of just jokes and laughs, though some of the absurdity can be seen as comical, It is an episode that gets deeply personal and reflects how both of them have responded to stimuli and sometimes stressful circumstances while on the job. These stories are shared with the intention of shedding light on the many different hats yoga teachers are sometimes asked to wear in hopes that their learning moments provide lessons or comfort to other teachers who have been in similar situations. With each of these stories shared came an opportunity for growth and we’re honored to be growing along with all of you. Thanks for listening and please rate, review, and subscribe to help support the podcast!

00:00 Intro

00:30 Welcome Chat and Announcements

03:03 This was NOT in the Job Description

07:25 Atypical Experiences in a Group Class #1

12:00 Insurance and Liability

15:45 Atypical Experiences in a Group Class #2

18:55 Atypical Experiences in a Group Class #3

29:00 Students are very Understanding

30:55 Atypical Experiences in a Group Class #4

32:20 How to Handle Creeps in Public Classes

34:10 Atypical Experiences in a Group Class #5

38:20 Managing Conflict on a Retreat