Principle #12 The Heart of a Teacher
The YogaWorks Foundations Course
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06-Feb-2025
Great teaching starts with personal practice.
In this video, we explore the principle of the heart of a teacher—the idea that to teach authentically, we must first experience yoga’s benefits for ourselves. Through consistent practice, we integrate breath, body, and mind, deepening our awareness and understanding of what feels true and right.
Rather than simply instructing, we create space for students to explore, feel, and discover on their own. Teaching isn’t just about sharing knowledge—it’s about guiding others to their own direct experience.
Let’s cultivate a more interactive and intuitive approach to teaching.
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