Ep 119: What to Say When a Student Asks 'Will This Hurt My Injury?

The moment a student asks, "Will this hurt my injury?" can be one of the most anxiety-inducing experiences for yoga teachers. The fear of saying the wrong thing, of not knowing enough about their specific condition, of accidentally making something worse keeps many teachers trapped in silence or vague responses like "just listen to your body." But confident communication with injured students doesn't require knowing everything about every condition. It requires understanding what your actual job is, having a simple framework to rely on, and permitting yourself to be honest when you don't know something. This episode walks you through exactly how to talk to injured students with confidence, even when you're not familiar with their specific injury. I'll cover:Understanding Your Actual Job When Students Ask About InjuriesWhy These Conversations Feel So Scary for Yoga TeachersThe Simple Framework That Works for Any InjuryWhat to Actually Say When Students Mention Specific InjuriesPermission to Say I Don't KnowBuilding Confidence Through Practice, Not PerfectionTalking to injured students becomes one of the most meaningful parts of teaching when you understand what your job actually is and trust that you have what you need.Resources Mentioned:10 Questions to Ask Injured Students (FREE)  - Ten specific questions that give you the information you need to modify thoughtfully without requiring medical expertiseClick HERE to send me a text & let me know your thoughts on this episode! Support the showYouTube: Yoga with Monica BrightFreebie: Yoga Sequencing for Different InjuriesLet's connect:Check out my website: Enhanced BodyConnect with me on InstagramWanna work together? Book a Discovery CallPractice yoga in my online studio The Alliance (7-day free trial)Join my Newsletter for teachers below! Want me to discuss a topic? Click HERE to submit it!Become a supporter of the Essential Conversations for Yoga Teachers Podcast! Starting at $3/ month.