When it comes to yoga instructors at my gym, I often find myself questioning their calm demeanor. Living in the same bustling city, they too contend with crowded sidewalks and the chaos of daily life. I can barely sit still due to my own irritability, so how do they maintain their Zen-like composure?
What thoughts run through the mind of a yoga teacher as she guides us through sun salutations? What is she contemplating when she gently adjusts my posture during downward dog? Does she truly embody the serene spirituality her gentle “namaste” implies?
A recent video sheds light on the inner dialogue of yoga instructors during class. My friend, Jenna, a yoga teacher in California, candidly shared, “Yoga teachers, like everyone else, are just as flawed.”
Curious, I asked her, “How can you remain so serene in such a challenging world?” Jenna explained, “I let my class know when I’m having a rough day. They usually understand, but I still have to shift into a positive mindset because they’re paying for my guidance.” This perspective resonates with me—while I suspect my yoga teacher isn’t blissful all the time, I wouldn’t want her to dwell on her issues throughout the session. Jenna continued, “I often leave class feeling uplifted, and when students express that they feel better too, I realize it’s not just about me.”
Intrigued, I could sense her grounded approach. However, she did admit, “There was one student I really didn’t connect with.”
Standout Moments from the Video
- “If I see one more guy with a top knot—not a ponytail, a top knot! And wearing those sandals like he’s a wandering monk! And he’s rejecting me!”
- “Reach up high, as if you’re at the airport getting patted down for trying to sneak in apple butter.”
- “Come into tree pose—remember a tree standing tall, not one that’s been cut down.”
- “Live in the moment; the future is gone because it’s been sold to the highest bidder.”
- “Just breathe. Your life is insignificant, and your children’s lives hold no value.”
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In summary, while yoga instructors may appear transcendent, they face the same challenges as the rest of us. Their ability to channel these experiences into a positive class environment is commendable, reminding us all that we share common struggles.
Keyphrase: No-Nonsense Yoga Instructor
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