Lara agrees: “Pick philosophy that excites you! Rather than rehearsing lofty concepts that don’t resonate, find an aspect of the teachings that inspires you. I think in general people come to a yoga class to feel better about their life, so bringing in some relevant, accessible yoga/life philosophy can enhance their experience of connecting to all levels of their being through their yoga practice,” says Nicole. “I believe it’s more important for teachers to share what they are passionate about, rather than sounding clever and all-knowing. Make it as conversational and relatable as possible, but be sincere and heartfelt,” she advises. “Trying to sound like a wise guru is going to be a tough act to live up to, and your students will prefer to see your humanity, humility and authenticity. Nicole Walsh, one of my very first yoga teachers and owner of InYoga, a Sydney studio offering classes and teacher trainings, emphasises the importance of keeping yoga philosophy accessible, based in real life and not too preachy. That doesn’t mean we have to use words like ‘God’ if that doesn’t resonate, but at the bare minimum, inviting a sense of awe and inquiry, the defining elements of human spirituality, into every class,” she shares.Įasier said than done, right? The secret may lie in keeping it simple, which benefits both teacher and student. If we are not helping our students understand this, I believe this is a tremendous, missed opportunity. “The purpose of yoga is spiritual awakening, of connection to divinity within that we are never without. When you’re teaching an open flow class with students of all levels, it’s hard enough to get all your cues out without inundating everyone with constant chatter and maintaining your relaxed yogi persona! The philosophy part is kind of important, though - if we’re not going to share any of the philosophical elements of the tradition, we might as well just call it stretching.īyron-based yoga teacher and retreat and yoga teacher training facilitator, Lara Zilibowitz, never fails to impress me with her ability to effortlessly integrate yoga philosophy into her classes. I remember the cathartic releases and “aha” moments of my early days as a practitioner, which were largely facilitated by a gentle yet confident teacher who somehow managed to share some of the wisdom of yoga in a sweaty vinyasa practice. But how do we share these lessons on the mat? How we can take a deep breath when we’re overwhelmed, consider ahimsa (non-violence) when we feel triggered or contemplate brahmacharya (moderation) when we’re reaching for that next piece of chocolate. Yoga teachers often talk about integrating the lessons we learn on the yoga mat into everyday life. #KEEP IT SIMPLE YOGA HOW TO#How to integrate the deeper traditions of yoga and yoga philosophy into a modern-day practice.
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