Ep 119: What to Say When a Student Asks 'Will This Hurt My Injury?
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This episode discusses how yoga teachers can confidently communicate with students who have injuries, addressing common fears and providing guidance on effective responses.
The moment a student asks, "Will this hurt my injury?" can be one of the most anxiety-inducing experiences for yoga teachers. The fear of saying the wrong thing, of not knowing enough about their specific condition, of accidentally making something worse keeps many teachers trapped in silence or vague responses like "just listen to your body." But confident communication with injured students doesn't require knowing everything about every condition. It requires understanding what your actual ...
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Host: Monica Bright
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