Episode 94 - Part 2 -The Hidden Skills That Separate Good Teachers from Great Ones with Hie Kim

In part two, we go deeper into Hie’s teaching philosophy, his creative process and what it truly means to evolve as a teacher.We explore Inside Flow, the role of technique in teaching, and the tension between excellence and self-worth.This episode is full of insight, honesty and a few unexpected moments that will make you think differently about teaching, learning and even yourself.In this episode we explore:What Inside Flow is and why it’s such a powerful teaching method How music, movement and storytelling can transform a class experience Why technique, not talent, is what allows teachers to deliver consistentlyThe idea of building “internal tools” rather than relying on inspirationWhy there are no shortcuts to excellence, even in the age of AIThe role of discipline, patience and working without rewardThe relationship between dissatisfaction and growthImposter syndrome, humility and the fine line between confidence and egoWhy your uniqueness as a teacher is your greatest strengthHow to support students without creating unrealistic comparisonsAbout HieHie Kim is one of the main teacher trainers of the legendary Inside Yoga Studio, which holds its teacher trainings in more than eight locations. There, he takes the role of the compassionate teacher trainer, that will let you conquer obstacles with knowledge and uncomfortable moments with humor. Hie teaches hundreds of yoga teachers every year and is well known in german speaking Europe and Asia. Hie Kim writes poems, books on yoga specific topics and organises the Yunion Yoga Festival in Gastein, Austria. Furthermore, Hie teaches multiple video series on the premium online yoga platform tintyoga.comHie’s biggest premise in his Yoga classes is, that the class itself is created in the space between teacher and student. This reactive teaching style called “ECHO SEQUENCING” is an advanced training, that Hie teaches to established Yoga teachers. With a keen sense of methodology and a sensitive mind Hie Kim picks up his students right where they are and takes off to a journey where body, mind and emotions cross roads. His self-written shavasana poems are especially popular.⁠Learn more about Hie on Instagram⁠