Ep 123: Great! You’re Not A Physical Therapist, Now What?

About this episode

The episode discusses the limiting belief among yoga teachers that they need to be physical therapists to work with injured students and emphasizes the unique value yoga teachers provide.

Saying you're not a physical therapist is one of the most limiting beliefs among yoga teachers, and it keeps you from working with students who have injuries. Believing this creates an environment where you're unnecessarily apologizing and using disclaimers, and diminishes the incredible value you offer. It's true, you're not a physical therapist, and that's exactly why your students need you. Physical therapy and yoga teaching are different roles with different scopes, and both are equally v...

People in this episode

Host: Monica Bright

Topics covered

• yoga teaching
• physical therapy
• injury management
• limiting beliefs
• student support

Keywords

• yoga
• physical therapist
• injuries
• limiting beliefs
• student care

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