Ep 51 | Internal Standards: The Importance of Relationality, Quality and Depth in Practicing and Teaching Yoga

Summary: Bhāvani and Shinay speak about the changes to Yoga Alliance membership and certification, paying dues and what it means to hold a certification in Yoga. Bhāvani addresses the importance of Yoga as an integrated experience and not “splitting” it into topics. This conversation raises pivotal questions: Can there really be a “curriculum” for Yoga? What is Yoga without Yama and Niyama? And weaves in the seminal exploration of the whole point of Yoga as relationality—in teachings and practicing might we (practitioners and teachers) create a forum of mutual support and connection that actually works? For our fellow teachers of Yoga: What further questions do you have?

Show Notes: Bhāvani Silvia Maki, international Yoga teacher and author: https://www.bhavanimaki.com/

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Podcast Host, Shinay Tredeau: https://shinaytredeau.substack.com

Intro and Outro Music by: Emmaneulle Martin (@emmakka) https://www.emmanuellemartinmusic.com/biographie and Emmanuelle on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/emmakka