The Yoga Instructor We’ve Always Needed

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The Yoga Instructor We’ve Always Needed
by Jenna Marks
Updated: July 27, 2016
Originally Published: July 23, 2005

Many individuals often question the authenticity of yoga instructors at local gyms. Living in the same bustling city, they contend with the daily chaos just like everyone else, battling for their small piece of sidewalk at crosswalks, and hurrying to classes after long, exhausting days. This leads to the curious inquiry: how can they maintain such a calm demeanor when so many of us struggle with irritability and restlessness?

Have you ever wondered what thoughts occupy a yoga teacher’s mind while leading a sun salutation? When they gently adjust your posture, are they truly as enlightened as their serene demeanor suggests?

A thought-provoking video provides insight into the inner dialogue of yoga teachers during class. “Yoga instructors, in my view, are just as imperfect as anyone else,” shared my friend Emily, a yoga teacher in California. When I expressed my disbelief at how they could remain composed amidst the city’s frenzy, she replied, “I often tell my class when I’m having a tough day. If you acknowledge it briefly, people are generally understanding—but then you have to shift your focus because they’re paying for your guidance.” This perspective is quite reasonable; while I may question their perpetual positivity, I certainly wouldn’t want them to dwell on their personal challenges throughout the session.

Emily added, “I usually feel uplifted by the end of class, and often someone will share that they feel better too. It’s a reminder that it’s not solely about my experience.” Her openness revealed a level of maturity and clarity.

However, she candidly admitted, “That said, there was one student who really got on my nerves.”

Memorable Quotes from the Video

• “If I see one more man with a bun—not just a ponytail, but an actual bun—secured with a scrunchie, wearing Birkenstocks like he’s a homeless samurai! And he’s the one rejecting me!”
• “Reach for the sky… as if you were at an airport being patted down because they found 150 mls of apple butter in your bag.”
• “Come into tree pose, if you can remember a tree that’s standing tall and not burnt to a crisp or cut down.”
• “Stay grounded in the present because there is no future—the government sold it to the highest bidder.”
• “Just breathe. Your existence is inconsequential, and your children’s lives hold no value.”

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Summary

In essence, yoga instructors navigate the same chaotic world as their students, often hiding their struggles beneath a calm exterior. They may not always embody the idealized versions of tranquility, but they strive to provide a space for healing and growth, both for themselves and their students.