Today’s episode is with Paris-based yoga teacher and writer Ty Watson. We dive into teaching yoga, creativity, and the art of observation, exploring how attention and discernment shape the way we lead and guide our students. Ty also shares his thoughts on the magic of language and how the words we choose can transform a class. This episode is for yoga teachers and creators interested in language, creativity, and how mindful attention shapes the way we teach, learn, and lead.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 intro

03:29 moving from new york to paris

06:13 how did you find yoga?

10:31 the magic of language: words as spells

12:21 paying attention to detail

13:44 the practice of being observant as a yoga teacher

17:57 discernment & the creative process 

20:33 your body is the container for your psychology

24:44 what matters is the story you’re telling yourself

26:37 time, technique, & repetition

29:41 how do you choose what information deserves your attention?

33:23 what makes an exceptional yoga class for you?

39:53 there’s always a way to change your angle

42:44 morning routine 

50:37 yoga is really about the mind

51:47 your practice should keep you in reverence for what is happening around you

52:56 billboard question