#167 Adam Keen - The Power of Holding Space for Students

(www.keenonyoga.com | @adam_keen_ashtanga )

Adam shares advice for yoga teachers, emphasising the importance of being authentic, kind, and adaptable. He encourages teachers to create a supportive network and find a mentor to guide them on their teaching journey. Adam also discusses the need to hold space for students and allow them to have their own experiences, rather than trying to change them. He reminds teachers to stay humble, open-minded, and inspired in their practice and teaching.

"Being kind is much more important than being right."

"Yoga is a low entry, high qualification bar."

"Know your blind spots and keep humble and caring."

Key Points

• Be authentic to yourself as a yoga teacher.
• Create a supportive network and find a mentor to guide you.
• Hold space for your students and allow them to have their own experiences.
• Stay humble, open-minded, and inspired in your practice and teaching.