Can you discuss the cueing of breathing? I know it is very important but I have been to classes where it is constantly cued and when I was less experienced I found this to be information overload and not at all relaxing. Thank you.
Hi Denise! We like to intermittently jump in explaining to inhale and exhale because we really want people to find their breath on their own, meaning, we will guide them for the first couple of inhales and exhales and then let them sync their body to their breath, naturally in whatever rhythm works for their pace. Throughout class, we remind them to inhale and/or exhale, syncing the movement with the breath. Key trick: Every movement should be synced with a breath.
Thank you so much! This easy to understand cueing video, helps put the language and class levels together in a whole new light! You help us find our individual voice.
You mentioned learning to cue well helped during covid. During covid is when I learned cueing taking live zoom classes ect. Now , I find it hard to cue and not be doing the class at the same time. This is because I did the class and used cues while taking classes online. Any tips on transitioning to be able to cue better without doing the class also?
Our teachers usually never demo the class while instructing and this is because we believe an integral part of teaching yoga is "reading the room." Notice how your students are moving then concentrate on how to get them where you need them to be by looking at them. We always recommend to cue by telling people what to do with their hands and feet specifically; this usually makes for easier instruction and seamless builds towards the rest of the sequence because there is no confusion. They just need to know where to put their hands and feet and the rest will follow! Hope this helps!
I agree. It's distracting to over cue. Takes my attention away from my body which is the whole purpose of yoga. I always gravitate towards yoga teachers who speak less.
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Can you discuss the cueing of breathing? I know it is very important but I have been to classes where it is constantly cued and when I was less experienced I found this to be information overload and not at all relaxing. Thank you.
Hi Denise! We like to intermittently jump in explaining to inhale and exhale because we really want people to find their breath on their own, meaning, we will guide them for the first couple of inhales and exhales and then let them sync their body to their breath, naturally in whatever rhythm works for their pace. Throughout class, we remind them to inhale and/or exhale, syncing the movement with the breath. Key trick: Every movement should be synced with a breath.
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Thank you so much! This easy to understand cueing video, helps put the language and class levels together in a whole new light! You help us find our individual voice.
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You mentioned learning to cue well helped during covid. During covid is when I learned cueing taking live zoom classes ect. Now , I find it hard to cue and not be doing the class at the same time. This is because I did the class and used cues while taking classes online. Any tips on transitioning to be able to cue better without doing the class also?
Our teachers usually never demo the class while instructing and this is because we believe an integral part of teaching yoga is "reading the room." Notice how your students are moving then concentrate on how to get them where you need them to be by looking at them. We always recommend to cue by telling people what to do with their hands and feet specifically; this usually makes for easier instruction and seamless builds towards the rest of the sequence because there is no confusion. They just need to know where to put their hands and feet and the rest will follow! Hope this helps!
I agree. It's distracting to over cue. Takes my attention away from my body which is the whole purpose of yoga. I always gravitate towards yoga teachers who speak less.