Holding Space: The Creative Performance and Voice Workbook for Yoga Teachers

This expert guide provides yoga teachers with the skills to care for and improve their voices technically, express themselves authentically, and believe in their value. It covers vocal projection, inflection, and intonation, psychological aspects of teaching, safe boundaries, self-care, and dealing with teaching mishaps. Improvisation techniques and personal stories from other teachers enhance the reader's skills.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 21 October 2020
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This comprehensive guide is designed to empower yoga teachers with the essential skills and knowledge to enhance their vocal abilities, express their authentic selves effectively, and deliver impactful teachings with confidence and mindfulness. As part of the personal growth journey of yoga instructors, effective communication is paramount, and this book provides valuable guidance on how to achieve it.

The guide begins by covering the fundamentals of vocal projection, inflection, and intonation, enabling teachers to project their voices clearly and with emotional depth. It then delves into the psychological aspect of believing in one's value and discovering the unique qualities that make each teacher accessible and impactful to their students.

Safe boundaries in the student-teacher relationship, self-care, and graceful handling of common teaching mishaps are emphasized, fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment.

In addition to theoretical insights, the book incorporates improvisation techniques and personal stories from other yoga teachers, offering practical applications and inspiring examples. By expanding the reader's skills and knowledge, this guide serves as an affirming and practical handbook for all yoga teachers, empowering them to create a transformative and inclusive teaching experience for their students.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 216 x 280 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781848194052