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Mar 2025
16m 42s

Should Yoga Teachers Only Instruct Poses...

Arundhati Baitmangalkar
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Some yoga teachers believe they should only teach the poses they can personally execute, while others argue that teaching is about more than just demonstration. Where do you stand on this? In this episode, I unpack this common debate and explore five key considerations to help you decide what’s best for your teaching journey. Episode Highlights: Teaching fro ... Show More
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