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October 27, 2007 - 10:51 pm
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Namaskar Jameson,

You are absolutely correct about each student being unique, but within a Yoga class each student deserves an equal amount of attention. As teachers, we know this is not always possible, but we should do our best to distribute attention among students equally.

About the differences among Yoga students: If you consider mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health, no two students are alike. Asana is a superficial measurement of progress in Hatha Yoga practice. A teacher should also be looking for subtle progress in each student.

For example: Is a student able to fully grasp Pranayama techniques? Is a student present for practice? Has a student been able to successfully meditate? Is a student able to transcend his or her practice beyond the mat?

In other words: Would you be proud of a students actions in real life. This is important, because each of your students is a representative of your teaching. If we praise physical feats, we should also praise good character, and the many good qualities, which Yoga practice gives us.

If you look only at the physical plane of existence, and address each student as if he, or she, were in an exercise class, you can make it interesting for all levels. The less flexible students will need help with modifications or possibly props.

This ds not mean that props are for the less flexible only, because physically gifted students can benefit from optimum alignment. There is always a way to challenge a physically gifted student without putting him, or her, at risk. In this case, it is also a matter of modification.

Lastly, only you know when you are overwhelmed by student needs. If you have more students than you can give proper attention to in one class, it is time to group them according to their needs.

Om Shanti,

Paul

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