When the first lockdown ended, I was told I could have a maximum of 5 in the hall I used to rent. I usually required a minimum if 6 to run a class- it was clear to me that the world of teaching yoga was forever going to be changed. In March I learned that the way of teaching online- whilst not the same as a public class- has it’s own unique pluses. Having been a yoga instructor in three countries
over 14 years… I have been to 1000s of classes as a student, I’ve trained with and met with a variety of teachers and styles. I’m also aware that there are some demographics I am just not the best teacher for… I can teach a range of styles- I think it’s important to find a teacher for everyone that best suits their specialisms. We go to the teachers that best resonate with things we, ourselves, value. I always say to people- “find a teacher that you like as a person- find a teacher that you believe cares about you. “
The best form of exercise is one that you will do: whether that’s a sweaty vinyasa class at 730pm on a Friday, or a wheel class at 10am on a Sunday, or a relaxing evening class - there’s a world of variety in yoga to be explored and enjoyed. If a style is great, it doesn’t mean any teacher can teach it … I’m wary of the teachers that try to teach everything and whilst I’ve covered classes that aren’t my own and done ok, I feel a lack of satisfaction when I know there are teachers that are better suited to that niche. It’s important to me to get behind teachers I know are authentic in what they teach- I can’t be everything to everyone…
For example, I don’t teach prenatal/ postnatal anymore, but there’s such great benefits, I wanted to bring a variety of teachers that I am happy to endorse, that can teach things they study and believe in, whilst I focused on what I do and love. Hopefully when I teach you can tell how much I love yoga. I have been working so so so hard on this new site:
www.meloyogastudio.com
I hope there will be a class for you on here
