How to (Really) Teach Beginners with Natalia Tabilo

This podcast episode explores the importance of teaching beginners yoga in a welcoming and inclusive manner. The guest, Natalia Tabilo, discusses her personal experiences of feeling unwelcome in traditional yoga studios and emphasizes the need for variations, prop usage, and the freedom to be oneself on the mat. The speakers highlight common mistakes that yoga teachers make when teaching beginners, such as assuming that they are only suitable for active classes and not explaining the different parts of a yoga class. They stress the importance of avoiding assumptions, offering variations, and creating a supportive environment. The speakers also discuss the mindset and approach that yoga teachers need to have when teaching beginners, emphasizing the importance of humility, understanding, and clear communication. Natalia shares her approach to teaching beginners and emphasizes the importance of educating them rather than simply instructing poses. The podcast also explores the benefits and possibilities of teaching yoga online, making it more accessible to people all over the world. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive and accessible yoga practices for beginners.