In this one-on-one interview with Hiiro Zake-Sigal Prince, Nat and Hiiro dive deep into the effect of fitness-based yoga on teaching modern yoga group classes. Hiiro has even taken to calling himself a non-asana oriented yoga teacher, and as such presents the opinion that fitness-based yoga classes does a disservice to the industry. If you're a new yoga teacher, make sure to listen through to the end for one of the most empowering messages we can get as a modern yoga teacher.

 

// IN THIS EPISODE //

 

What is success as a yoga teacher? (2:29)

Is there a value in re-labeling studios "yoga studio" vs. "asana studio"? (5:58)

The potential clash of the business side and yoga side of the industry (12:15)

Peak times at studios; offering class types that expand beyond asana (17:17)

Teaching from a lineage, whether you're teaching asana or not (25:18)

Hiiro reflects on a year of changing the way he teaches and places himself in the modern yoga world (38:36)

The environment doesn't necessarily reflect what's going on inside the space (45:46)

Allowing yourself as a teacher not to have to have everyone like your class (58:17)

 

// RESOURCES & LINKS //

 

Connect with Hiiro on Instagram @hiiroprince

The Yoga Addiction Episode 17: Hiiro Zake-Sigal Prince - Must know differences between Yin and Restorative Yoga

Hiiro's Website

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