In this episode, Michelle speaks to Hari-kirtana das about integrating yoga philosophy into your everyday teaching.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

* How to bring together a philosophical theme with Hari’s seamless structure

* How to format your class around that philosophical theme

* The difference between your personal truth and personal realization and why your personal truth is not yoga wisdom

* What makes a teacher qualified to teach yoga philosophy

* How to overcome your fear of “who am I to teach this?”

* 2 easy tips to feel more comfortable speaking in public

* Things to avoid when integrating philosophy into your teaching

* Why humility is a pre-requisite for knowledge and the symptom of wisdom

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

* Hari’s website and book In Search of The Highest Truth-Adventures in Yoga Philosophy: www.hari-kirtana.com

* Hari’s teacher trainings

* Book: Communicating For A Change by Andy Stanley

* Hari’s recommendations for translations of the Bhagavad Gita

* For first time readers: Gita Wisdom- An Introduction to India’s Essential Yoga Text by Joshua Greene

* For a systematic analysis: A Comprehensive Guide to Bhagavad-Gita With Literal Translation by H.D. Goswami

* For a translation retaining poetic beauty: Bhagavad Gita- The Beloved Lord’s Secret Love Song by Graham M. Schweig

* Music recommendations:

* Benjy Wertheimer 

* Ulrich Schnauss