Yoga serves as a personal refuge that allows individuals to disconnect from the pressures of being seen in social media. The essence of a safe yoga class stems from authentic teaching, where instructors possess genuine wisdom rather than a curated aesthetic. There is a desire for a more real experience rather than one focused on image or brand building. Authenticity in presentation inspires deeper engagement in practice, valuing the experience over follower counts.
In a world that seems to be all about being seen, yoga, for me, is a time to silence my ego, honor my body as it is today, and breathe into a more etheric space.
When a teacher's focus seems to fall on an image that they're trying to project rather than the practice itself, the entire experience starts to feel disconnected.
Students can feel it. That embodied cool (rather than projected cool) is aspirational, inspiring everyone in attendance to settle more deeply into their own skin, into their own practice.
I just want yoga, and its teachers, to feel real again. Health and wellness are so pretty these days.
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