19/01/2025
I certainly won’t tell my students to “deepen their pose” and I also stopped ending my classes with namaste. Why?
Language shapes the student experience, and being intentional with words can foster a space of inclusivity and empowerment. Ready to deepen your practice? Join me and explore the power of mindful language in yoga.
Over time, I’ve eliminated certain phrases to make my teaching more inclusive, mindful, and respectful. From avoiding telling students how to feel to eliminating gender-specific language and comments on body size, these shifts have transformed my practice.
1.) Telling students what to feel
2.) Limiting language
3.) Gender specific language
4.) Talking about body shapes + sizes
5.) Colonizing language
Language shapes the student experience, and being intentional with words can foster a space of inclusivity and empowerment.
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