16/03/2026
β¨ Satya - Truthfulness
In Yoga philosophy, the second Yama (ethical guideline) emphasizes honesty with ourselves and others, balanced with compassion, or ahimsa (non-violence).
When I'm offering Yoga, I really try to strive for authenticity in delivering a class. Interestingly, the more I plan, the less genuine I feel. I find it more beneficial to dedicate time to my own practice before teaching, allowing me to experience and reflect on my personal journey. This is often not necessarily what I then teach in class. This approach however, enables me to share with genuine passion and attune to the needs of those I practice with, offering what feels best in the moment.
I know it's really different for every teacher and so there's no right or wrong for this and I'm really aware that we all work in different ways. This way is, for me the more authentic path.