How to Promote Body Autonomy In Your Classes with Dr. Libby Hinsley

Published: Aug. 17, 2023, 9 a.m.

b'Want to promote body autonomy in your classes but aren\\u2019t sure what that looks like? Featuring Dr. Libby Hinsley, this episode covers ways that yoga teachers may be unintentionally hindering body autonomy for their students and strategies for making your classes a self-empowering space for your students.\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:\\nWhy body autonomy is essential for yoga practice - and a revolutionary act that will help change the world for the better.\\nHow yoga teachers might accidentally interfere with body autonomy.\\nAuthority and power differential dynamics in yoga classes.\\nWhy hands-on assists should be approached with extreme caution - and alternative teaching methods that achieve the same goal.\\nInquiries to help you develop your own approach to body autonomy.\\nThe interplay between autonomy and perfectionism.\\nThe types of cues that are best for encouraging body autonomy (and what cues should be used more sparingly).\\nHow silence supports body autonomy.\\nWhy self-compassion is key for your growth as a teacher.\\n\\xa0\\nEPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:\\nLibby Hinsley\\nAnatomy Bites\\nFollow Libby on Instagram @libbyhinsleypt\\n\\xa0\\nLINKS AND RESOURCES:\\nFollow YTR on Instagram @yoga.teacher.resource\\xa0\\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource email list\\nJoin the Yoga Teacher Resource Facebook Group\\nLearn more about the Impact Club\\nLeave a review on iTunes\\nAsk a question for the podcast on the Yoga Teacher Resource website or on SpeakPipe'