Stop Micromanaging Your Yoga Students!

Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the topic of micromanaging in yoga and movement classes.

Points of discussion include:

What does “micromanaging” mean in a yoga or movement context?
Do we see micromanaging tendencies in other movement fields, such as personal training, physical therapy, or somatics-based practices?
What are some examples of micromanaging that we see in yoga classes?
Why is it common for yoga instructors to use a micromanaging approach in their teaching?
How can micromanaging in yoga be unhelpful?
In what contexts can teaching in a detailed manner (which is not necessarily the same thing as micromanaging) actually be helpful?
Are these common alignment cues in yoga examples of micromanaging? “Externally rotate your shoulders in down dog”, “pull your navel to your spine”, and “find a neutral pelvis”?
…And much more!

Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

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