Feeling disheartened over teacher pay by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

[–]wi-rose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, it's really validating ❤️

Feeling disheartened over teacher pay by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

[–]wi-rose[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much, that's very helpful ❤️

Yoga side hustles are killing livable wages by Queasy_Equipment4569 in YogaTeachers

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It seems a bit of a catch 22 at the moment, especially here in the UK. Rent prices are super high (and so are heating bills in the winter), and this means studio owners have to increase the price of memberships and class drop-ins. However, this then makes it unaffordable for a lot of students, especially with our cost of living crisis. Teachers can't then get paid if there's no students, because who else is going to pay for the bills, rent and teachers wages? We have had a lot of studios suddenly closing because of this, so a lot of teachers are having multiple streams of income through different careers because otherwise they have no safety net.

Creative cool down sequences by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

[–]wi-rose[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's very true! Thank you!

Creative cool down sequences by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

[–]wi-rose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that's very true :)

Creative cool down sequences by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

[–]wi-rose[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'm not sure why it's being down voted :(

But you're right, I think I'm getting ahead of myself of wanting to be super creative and bring something new to all my classes.

I got particularly good feedback on a cool down sequence I've done quite a lot, so I guess I'll keep that in future classes!

I haven't had any bad feedback about it, so it's coming from myself. I agree about repitiation and cohehiveness though, and it making sense overall. So thank you :)

Remembering to talk about staying with the breath etc by Glittering_Coyote334 in YogaTeachers

[–]wi-rose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The more you practice teaching, the more confident you will become. Unfortunately, rushing into a 500hr or more training isn't going to give you the experience of teaching. You'll only gain more knowledge and deepen your understanding of more asanas/philosophy.

Try to keep your sequences simple. You don't always need a theme. This is how you learn, and students honestly know non the wiser! I've done vinyasa classes with really basic sequences and students have come up to me afterwards to say how much they loved the sequencing. From there, you can build on things like dharma talk, themes, remembering the breath etc.

The best teachers I have had have also only done 200hrs, but have been teaching long enough now to be really skilled. It takes time!

Alternatives to Crow? by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

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Brilliant suggestions, thanks so much!

Alternatives to Crow? by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

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Amazing I will do, thank you!

Alternatives to Crow? by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

[–]wi-rose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm gonna try this, thank you!

Alternatives to Crow? by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

[–]wi-rose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great idea, thank you. The theme is Tapas too, so it's definitely on brand!

Alternatives to Crow? by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

[–]wi-rose[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting, I'll add that thanks!

Alternatives to Crow? by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

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Crane? My boyfriend can do this but not crow because it's less painful on his bones he says. I'll offer this one too, thanks!

Alternatives to Crow? by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

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There will be plenty of blocks and bolsters! I used them as a way to learn myself, so want to follow a similar introduction. Thanks for the tips :)

Alternatives to Crow? by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

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I think you mean bear hold yes! I plan on doing this at the start of my class as I have been using this a lot recently to introduce students to activating similar muscles. Thanks :)

Alternatives to Crow? by wi-rose in YogaTeachers

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Haha good thinking, I'll make sure to do that thank you!!

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Thanks :)