{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/3d745b41-3dae-4e9f-8bd0-d48ea7d90b85/64dc0a8128e3740010f1eb0c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"5 ways to bring the yoga tradition into modern classes","description":"<p>On our live episode two weeks ago, we answered the question, ‘Is this thing that we’re doing still yoga?’ Jason shared five principles that make even the most modern practices a yoga practice. On this episode, we will walk through how yoga teachers can bring these principles to life in their teaching.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Here are some of the ideas we talk through:</li><li>Reflecting on whether classes still have liberatory qualities, inviting students to grow beyond self-limiting beliefs and identifications.</li><li>Introducing intentional theming or recommended readings to enhance students' understanding of yoga philosophy and its application.</li><li>Incorporating <em>abhyasa</em> (effort) and <em>vairagya</em> (letting go) --  balancing striving with non-attachment to outcomes in the practice.</li><li>Encouraging students to focus on specific skills to enhance the transformational aspect of yoga.</li><li>Inviting students to cultivate self-awareness by observing their self-talk, patterns of reactivity, and responses to discomfort during practice.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For shownotes, visit www.yogalandpodcast.com/episode306</p>","author_name":"Andrea Ferretti"}