Yoga for EVERY body; Jivana Heyman on Accessibility, Diversity, & Inclusivity

Do you agree with this statement? “Yoga really CAN be accessible to all…if the teacher has the skill to make it so.” Jivana Heyman, author of that quote and “Teacher’s Guide to Accessible Yoga,” gives us actionable advice on how to skillfully open the doors to all practitioners no matter their size, age, race, ability, orientation, ect. In this episode, we talk: 💕  The singular shift in your persona that immediately makes your teaching more accessible 🧑  Teaching yoga as a practice and service🎛️  How to remind student of their own agency, power, and control🌄  Why you need to set boundaries for your own protection and sustainability♻️  What collaboration can do for your creativity, inspiration and conflict resolution⚡  The danger of mastery🧭  When seemingly opposing feelings exist and how to navigate the dialectic nature of taking the seat of a teacher🧐  The roles and responsibilities of teachers and students explained🦋  Practical teaching tips- like prepare separately, practice together - to help you guide diverse abilities in one class🌌  Words of wisdom he would say to himself 30 years ago at the beginning of his teaching careerJivana expresses his appreciation to yoga teachers, especially the ones out there silently serving. If you need a little reminder that what you do matters, this one's for you!LINKS Sign up for Inspired Flow MonthlySubmit Your True Story!Retreat information and sign up. Use code MYYT for 10% off Connect with MaKenzieOTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU FROM MAKENZIE:💵Purchase the Pose Bible for $13 to design dynamic sequences in half the tie without the stress, overwhelm, or second guessing. ⏬  Download my free e-book 8 Steps to Master your Yoga Teaching to start standing out above the crowd.OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED BY THE GUEST:Connect with JivanaJivana on InstagramGet your copy of The Teacher’s Guide to Accessible YogaFollow Accessible Yoga School on Instagram  SUPPORT: Please subscribe, rate, and review to help us continue to deliver free, valuable content each and every week. Take a screenshot at the end of every episode, share in your stories, and tag @masteryouryogateaching. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-your-yoga-teaching-with-makenzie-fly--6089975/support.Connect with MaKenzieYour Next Class Plan Is Waiting for You - Swipe Your FREE Sample of Inspired Flow WeeklyDesign Dynamic Sequences FAST - Grab Your Copy of the Pose Bible HereDo you want MaKenzie on your show? - Let's get it booked here.