Why Yoga Teacher Training Is a Lot Like Therapy
From the training manual in my most recent yoga instruction seminar…
Self Care
First, pay attention to how you are feeling. Watch for signs of burnout. You’re probably experiencing burnout if you feel overwhelmed, helpless, out of control, resentful, guilty, or stressed.
Give attention to your own needs. If your bucket is empty, you won’t have anything to share with someone else.
Recognize your limits. It would be nice to teach every class that needs subbing or to stay an extra hour after class to help people, but it is just not realistic for most of us.
Develop and commit to your own personal practice of letting go of competition, judgment, and expectations.
Seeking assistance from appropriate health professionals to help you process issues or overwhelming emotions.
Our work brings up all kinds of emotional releases in people. If we are not open to recognizing and bringing awareness to our own issues, it will be impossible to assist others when this occurs. When this occurs, we need to be able to listen and provide the referrals to other health professionals, if necessary.
Pace yourself–know how much you can handle. Take on only what you can handle comfortably and pass the rest on. Slow and steady wins the race.
Cancel any guilt trips you are considering.
Finally, give yourself a loving pat on the back. Look in the mirror every day and say “I am magnificent!”
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