In this episode, Alyssa Goldberg returns to talk about her journey as a new yoga teacher and why feedback and reflection are so important when planning yoga classes.
She shares how she pays attention to how her students react and engage during class, using this information to improve her teaching. Alyssa discusses different ways teachers create yoga sequences, from planning everything in detail to going with the flow, and emphasizes the need to adjust sequences based on students’ needs and preferences.
While she values both consistency and creativity, Alyssa stresses the importance of getting feedback from students and other teachers to keep growing. She encourages new teachers to stay true to their own style while being open to suggestions for improvement.
Alyssa also suggests continuing education to get better at creating yoga sequences, like attending workshops or finding a mentor.
00:00 – Introduction
03:08 – Feedback and Reflection on Sequencing for Yoga Teachers
05:56 – Improving Teaching: Evaluating Asanas and Delivery
08:37 – Creating a Holistic Yoga Experience with Thoughtful Sequencing
10:34 – Adapting and Balancing in Yoga Class: Finding the Edge
13:37 – The Importance of Receptivity and Feedback in Yoga
16:49 – The Journey of Embracing Feedback in Teaching Yoga
19:58 – The Art of Non-Judgment in Yoga Practice
26:34 – Effective Ways to Receive Feedback as a Yoga Teacher
29:38 – The Importance of Finding Your Yoga Style
31:33 – The Importance of Building a Foundation in Yoga Teaching
33:30 – The Art of Sequencing: Stealing and Innovating
34:32 – Continuing education and learnings when appropriate
In-person trainings with Paul, Byron, Michael and/or Leah:
https://elementsofpoweryoga.com
Online training to Improve your cueing, sequencing and/or knowledge of yoga anatomy and injury prevention:
https://goingproyoga.com
