What’s the best way to improve your yoga teaching? It’s using the tool you may be holding right now: your phone. It’s simple, free—and yes, a bit painful. In this episode, I walk you through how recording and reviewing your classes can help you identify areas for growth and fast-track your teaching improvement.

Chapters:

1.[00:00:00] The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Teaching

The uncomfortable but transformative habit that will elevate your teaching.

2.[00:02:09] The Power of Video for Self-Evaluation

Video recordings can help you spot verbal tics, unclear cues, and pacing issues.

3.[00:06:29] How to Use Video for Growth

I walk you through the steps for recording your classes and reviewing them effectively.

4.[00:09:00] Bonus Exercises for Deeper Insights

Discover next-level techniques like transcribing your teaching or following your own class to evaluate pacing and clarity.

5.[00:11:00] Affirmation: I Self-Evaluate for Growth

Remind yourself why self-assessment is a vital tool for serving your students.

👉 Ready to improve your teaching? Check out my books and mentorship opportunities:

Resources Mentioned:

• The Art of Yoga Sequencing

• Mentorship waitlist: sagerountree.com/live-online/

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