Personal Practice and Study + Embracing Personal Wounds and Suffering
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Overview
In this lesson, we explore the reasons why personal practice is vital for teachers, and how to overcome obstacles to maintaining it.
Objective
Clearly understand why personal practice is vital for teachers and how to overcome obstacles to practice.
What You'll Get
You'll see why practice isn't just self-care—it's the very path to your potential and the primary way you learn about yourself. You'll explore two perspectives on the idea that a teacher can lead a student only as far as she has gone herself, and why investigating your wounds can deepen your teaching. You'll also get practical strategies for overcoming the common reasons home practice fails, from time constraints to perfectionism. Whether your practice has stalled or you're looking to deepen it, this lesson reminds you that practice becomes your teacher, fills your seeking cup, and is key to maturing as both a person and a guide.
Lesson Overview
In this lesson, we explore the reasons why personal practice is vital for teachers.
Objective
Clearly understand why personal practice is vital for teachers and how to overcome obstacles to practice.
Description
Relate personal practice to self-care. Explain why personal practice is vital for teachers. Provide two perspectives on the phrase “A teacher can lead a student only as far as she has gone herself.” Explain the value in yoga teachers investigating their “wounds.” Explain what prompts improvement and “breakthroughs” both personally and professionally. List common reasons for a home practice to fail and ways to overcome such obstacles.
Introduction
In this lesson, we offer inspiration. The following lessons offer related information:
- For an introduction to this topic, see: Teaching Methodology Foundations – Personal Practice & Knowledge of the Teachings. In that lesson, we explore the reasons behind the vital need for teachers to engage in personal practice and self-study.
- For inspiration related to TEACHING as differentiated from personal PRACTICE, see Facing Imperfection + Feeding Your Passion & Inspiration to Teach. In that lesson, we explore strategies for increasing your inspiration to teach, overcoming perfectionism and viewing struggles.
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