Why do so many yogis/yoginis want to teach?

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#15

I recently met a young 24 year old who wants to teach at my studio. On first blush, it seemed that she couldn’t be a student for a half hour (turned out she’s been practicing her whole life as her mother is a teacher). I agreed to put her on my sub list and invited her to our monthly group practice. Often we take turns leading, and I called on her to lead. She blew us all away. Not only with her confidence and knowledge, but with how she went much deeper than the asana and grounded us with breath and patience.

You never know sometimes. I’m finding a place for this teacher, without a doubt.

#16

teaching is appealing to many people who simply want to talk about and share their ideas and opinions; it’s also the only way to make money doing what you love.

simply put, it’s the modern form of ascetecism imho: since homelessness is illegal, and begging for food is frowned upon, many monks must teach and write books in order to remain monks in the west. that’s 1c of my 2c.

the other 1c is boring so i won’t bother you with it.

-dale

#17

I think it is not important the quantity, but quality. I mean, the person who teaches yoga may have been student too little time, but having the ability to teach because of his ability to learn quickly. If this person has given his all to learn in so little time. Obviously not all those who are students may little time have the ability to be a teacher … Is relative.

#18

haha, high school kids around my area get tutored for free. I could tutor college freshmen but wouldn’t enjoy it.

Though I want to be a yoga instructor, I don’t think I’ll do it right now though. I don’t even have time to workout, let alone, teach. Maybe in the future or during the summer. I would love to teach yoga one day though.

#19

[QUOTE=JSK;69943]By the same token, a poor student becomes a poor teacher.[/QUOTE]

Though great students do not inherently make great teachers:-)

#20

Could it be possible that some people may become “teachers” instead of “students” because they yoga is a societal fad and do not truly understand it, or see the importance of learning?:confused:

#21

Fun and Passion.

#22

In the land of the blind, one eye is king.

#23

“I mean, the person who teaches yoga may have been student too little time, but having the ability to teach because of his ability to learn quickly.”

Those who think this about themselves, are most probably not those who really learn quickly.

#24

[QUOTE=Sarvamaṅgalamaṅgalā;69997]In the land of the blind, one eye is king.[/QUOTE]

So, that makes me King? Sweet.

#25

Some find it a “glamorous” thing to do.

#26

[QUOTE=JSK;69860][B]Why do so many yogis/yoginis want to teach?[/B]
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Most likely the minds filter, ego.

#27

Because teaching is a great way of learning.

Surely every student is a teacher and every teacher is a student??

#28

I’ve been thinking about this question for a while. As an educator of special needs students, I’m already comfortable leading a class and planning, modifiying, tossing the whole lesson out the window and coming up with a new plan right on the spot if that is what is needed that day. I will be a yoga instructor one day for the same reason I’m an educator. Helping others find a new path is a talent. If you are good at it, you know it. Luckily I love what I do, so I would never look to teaching yoga as my source of income, but rather as a gift.

That’s MY reason - why others want to do it, I couldn’t guess.

(and as for the ‘gift’ comment – my favorite yogini is also an educator. She teaches 3 classes a week - free - for that very purpose - as a gift. She is an AMAZING teacher with an amazing spirit. She’s my true role model.

#29

[QUOTE=ryanlikealion;70185]Because teaching is a great way of learning.

Surely every student is a teacher and every teacher is a student??[/QUOTE]

A very nice statement :slight_smile:

#30

I want to teach because I also believe it is a gift to share.
I enjoy studying the philosophy as well as the kinesiology, and will continue to do so my whole life, whether I’m teaching a class or participating as a student.
Yoga is a practice, much like my nursing, and even though I’m a nurse, doesn’t mean I’m done learning how to nurse. Everyday that I practice nursing, I learn something through my sharing of my knowledge and skill. When I volunteer/assist Nursing 101 students in the lab to learn techniques and skills, I’m also learning while at the same time nurturing growth in others.

#31

is there any one who can teach yoga for the villager in India ? it will be free service

#32

I would like to teach to help keep the ashtanga tradition alive

#33

[QUOTE=jumpers;70296]I would like to teach to help keep the ashtanga tradition alive[/QUOTE]

Unfortunately K. Pattabhi Jois did a great disservice when he decided to call his yoga asana practice ?Ashtanga/Ashtanga Vinyasa? causing confusion with the sage Pata?jali?s eloquently outlined Yoga Sutras "Ashtanga Yoga? (eight-limbed yoga), since one never really knows what is being referred to?

#34

[QUOTE=ray_killeen;70304]Unfortunately K. Pattabhi Jois did a great disservice when he decided to call his yoga asana practice ?Ashtanga/Ashtanga Vinyasa? causing confusion with the sage Pata?jali?s eloquently outlined Yoga Sutras "Ashtanga Yoga? (eight-limbed yoga), since one never really knows what is being referred to?[/QUOTE]

Way i see it is only a name…all yoga.:smiley:
But yes i should specify asthtanga style as taught by Pattabji