Life is hard—but how we show up for our students in difficult times can make all the difference. In this episode, I talk about ways to create a consistent, supportive space for yoga students during tough times—for them, or for us as teachers.
Chapters:
Introduction (0:00): Welcome to today’s episode, exploring how yoga teachers can support students during difficult times.
Challenges of Showing Up in Hard Times (0:49): Teaching during national and global tragedies and navigating collective grief.
Consistency and Ritual for Students in Grief (2:03): The stabilizing power of ritual and how to create a dependable class structure.
Maintaining Clean Energy and Showing Up (5:26): Holding space with care and consistency, even in challenging circumstances.
Personal Story: Teaching During a Family Crisis (7:52): I share experiences balancing personal grief and professional responsibilities.
Nothing Lets Go Unless It Feels Supported (14:01): The importance of support in creating space for emotional release.
The Importance of a Go-To Class Plan (18:45): Why every yoga teacher needs a reliable, adaptable lesson plan for tough days.
Conclusion and Affirmation (21:10): Centering students’ agency with the affirmation: “I hold the space with sympathy and clean energy.”
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