In this last episode of our Begin Again series, Jason answers several listener questions about teaching yoga to beginning yoga students.
We cover lots of ground, including:
- When (or if) to encourage a student to leave a beginner level class for a more challenging one
- How to teach Ujjayi breathing to beginners, and why it’s important to do it separately from asanas
- When to teach the nuances of poses like Downward Facing Dog — specifically how to work skillfully with the shoulders when they’re in an above-the-head position like Down Dog
- Striking the right balance between teaching technique and flow in a beginning vinyasa class
RECOMMENDED AND RELATED LINKS
The Art of Teaching Beginners Course with Jason
Episode 139: Teaching Beginners in an All Levels Class
Episode 138: The Art of Teaching Asana to Beginners
Episode 136: Yoga Philosophy for Beginners
Episode 135: Jason’s Tips for Teaching Beginners (And Beginning Again)
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