Cueing

In this practice

Key teachings

• The evolution of yoga cueing techniques
• Understanding directional vs. invitational language in instruction
• The impact of precise and mindful verbal cues on student experience

Ideal for

• Yoga teachers and instructors
• Aspiring yoga teachers
• Yoga teacher training students
• Anyone interested in yoga pedagogy

Lesson

Instructions

The words we speak on and off the mat have the potential to not always land upon ears in the ways we might have intended. The cueing of yoga postures has evolved over the years from using primarily directional language to including Invitational speech. Nancy will unpack these two ways of cueing through both discussion and practice.

Thanks for helping us share this journey with you!

Steps

• Strategies for effective verbal cueing
• Demonstrating yoga poses with varied cueing styles
• Methods for adapting language to different student needs

Benefits

• Improved clarity and effectiveness in yoga instruction
• Enhanced student comprehension and engagement
• Development of a more inclusive and accessible teaching style
• Refining one's unique teaching voice