Do you struggle to break down what is yoga to a newbie? Especially in an asana class where you barely have 2 minutes before you need to start the class? Then this episode is for you.

Arundhati breaks down how to clearly, briefly explain what is yoga to a newbie who comes into class wanting to stretch and do poses. She highlights 3 main aspects that every beginner should know.

As well as clearing up the most popular misconceptions of what yoga is & instead building a clear picture of what yoga is without overwhelming yourself or the student.

The episode ends with Arundhati sharing what mindset of a yoga teacher to teach beginners yoga effectively.

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