I think this is such a good Yoga teaching tip. It is one thing to parrot out instructions, and a whole other to really be present with a student and cue them based on who they are and what kind of learner they may be. I think we also need to teach students to want to know more about who they are and what they are bringing to their practice, in this way they can be more informed and their yoga practice can be used more therapeutically – ie: address their needs and meet them where they are. Some people are more visual than auditory for example.
My process is the same with each student in that I do a comprehensive assessment in the first private yoga lesson and there is lots of room for questions. From there it is up to each person to be consistent and compassionate with themselves. I also go into the follow ups with a plan, but throw out the plan if it won’t fit the present moment. So – lots of thinking on my feet ! LOL – if you are on the fence though, it really is a great way to learn yoga and to learn about yourself! Contact me anytime, I am in Jersey City
Rana Waxman is a registered yoga therapist ERYT-500, with 20 years of teaching experience. Rana is a freelance writer and social media expert in addition to leading yoga workshops internationally and teaching alignment focused private and group Yoga Lessons in Hoboken and Jersey City NJ.
