Episode: 179

What Great Yoga Teachers See: A Must-Have Observation Checklist

Are you ready to elevate your yoga teaching skills and create more impactful classes? In this episode, Arundhati dive into five essential observations every yoga instructor needs to master with this checklist. Beyond simply leading a sequence, discover how to truly see your students, understand their needs on the mat, and refine your teaching for deeper, more transformative experiences. Whether you’re a brand-new teacher or a seasoned practitioner, these insights—drawn from a decade & more of practical observation—will help you:

  • Fine-tune your yoga teaching cues
  • Enhance the mind-body connection for students
  • Adapt your teaching to meet diverse abilities and goals
  • Foster a welcoming environment that encourages growth and confidence
  • Cultivate meaningful, long-term student-teacher relationships

Tune in and learn how integrating an observation checklist can revolutionize your yoga classes, support your students’ progress, and strengthen your role as a mindful, impactful yoga instructor.

Yoga Teacher Observation Checklist Episode Highlights:

  • The importance of observation in yoga teaching and why it’s an underrated skill.
  • The 5-Point Cheat List for Observing Students:
    • Observe the physical form of a student
    • Observe how a student holds a pose
    • Breath awareness
    • Shavasana patterns
    • Ability to sit in silence

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