Playing Favourites

Do you have a favourite Yoga Instructor?

As I enjoy my intro month at a new studio, I find myself enjoying certain instructors more than others - even avoiding the ones I don't quite enjoy.

This preference for one instructor over another got me thinking - what makes us play favourites when it comes to Yoga Instructors?

Knowledge: What You Learn

Every Yoga Instructor has their own unique style and brings something special to their classes. Certain instructors may focus on anatomy; teaching more challenging postures; creative sequencing; or maybe they include more Yoga philosophy in their classes.

Remember: Yoga not only teaches you asanas (the physical practice), more importantly, Yoga teaches you about your Self.

Emotions: What You Feel

The language and sequencing an instructor uses can invite you to feel strong and confident, however, it can also make you feel weak or frustrated.

Stay in tune with your emotions throughout practice. Notice what makes you feel good and what doesn't. 

Energy: What You Receive

How do you want to feel when leaving class?

Your answer to this question will probably vary from day-to-day. Yet no matter what, we all want to leave class feeling good.

Stop Playing & Start Learning

Even those we don't enjoy - whether it be a Yoga Instructor or simply another human being - we can still learn a lot from them - perhaps, even learn a little more.

Next time you are in a Yoga class and are thinking about how much you don't enjoy the instructor, let go of these thoughts and focus on all you can learn from them. They may be teaching you something you never knew you needed to know.

xx

One teacher taught me the joy in being a little silly - to not take everything so seriously.

I initially found her sense of humour in class annoying, but she ended up inspiring me to bring this sense of humour into my own classes + in my every day life.