Thank you for sharing, LC! Your kind feedback means a great deal to me and I am glad to hear from you.
That's wonderful that you and friends are/have been yoga teachers! I am a beginner to yoga, and I have found it very helpful for my muscle stability.
That is really interesting and important to think about whether instructions or guidance might trigger a student. It seems impossible to me to make a truly safe educational space. I've been in the position of having instructions trigger me in aikido, but I wouldn't have known in advance.
Perhaps if we keep in mind that when working with another person, something you do may trigger a harmful reaction, and teach how to deal with that situation compassionately. (Step away, apologize, do something different, take a break, check in with your partner about what they want to do next/instead if possible)
I think that's really important to treat meltdowns/shutdowns/being triggered as not a failure or something to feel shame about. Maybe more like your body protecting yourself in the best way you have at the time.
It's interesting, when I recall what I did in my early twenties, I cannot relate very much to the person I was then. I don't feel shame because I don't understand my choices from back then and would do things very differently today. It's like I'm thinking about another person, trying to figure them out. But I appreciate you pointing out that I do not dive into self-recrimination.
I appreciate your thoughtful insights! I have been thinking about this a lot. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing, LC! Your kind feedback means a great deal to me and I am glad to hear from you.
That's wonderful that you and friends are/have been yoga teachers! I am a beginner to yoga, and I have found it very helpful for my muscle stability.
That is really interesting and important to think about whether instructions or guidance might trigger a student. It seems impossible to me to make a truly safe educational space. I've been in the position of having instructions trigger me in aikido, but I wouldn't have known in advance.
Perhaps if we keep in mind that when working with another person, something you do may trigger a harmful reaction, and teach how to deal with that situation compassionately. (Step away, apologize, do something different, take a break, check in with your partner about what they want to do next/instead if possible)
I think that's really important to treat meltdowns/shutdowns/being triggered as not a failure or something to feel shame about. Maybe more like your body protecting yourself in the best way you have at the time.
It's interesting, when I recall what I did in my early twenties, I cannot relate very much to the person I was then. I don't feel shame because I don't understand my choices from back then and would do things very differently today. It's like I'm thinking about another person, trying to figure them out. But I appreciate you pointing out that I do not dive into self-recrimination.
I appreciate your thoughtful insights! I have been thinking about this a lot. Thank you!