When I said I needed a break … this isn’t what I meant

Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way. As a yoga teacher, I never anticipated that a broken wrist would be one of mine! This experience has definitely been hugely inconvenient ... but surprisingly transformative, reshaping my approach to teaching and reconnecting my belied of yoga's true essence & my connection to healing.

When I first broke my wrist, (ironically, cycling to teach yoga hahah!) my immediate concern was how I would continue teaching. Demonstrating poses, assisting students, and maintaining my own practice suddenly seemed daunting. I quickly realised that I needed to adapt.

Verbal cues became my primary tool. I learned to describe poses with greater detail and clarity, ensuring that my students could understand and follow without the need for visual demonstration. This shift significantly improved my communication skills and taught me the importance of precise language in guiding my students.

Props also became invaluable. I used them to demonstrate modifications and to show that yoga is accessible to everyone, regardless of physical limitations. This not only helped me manage my own practice but also empowered my students to explore props more creatively in their practice.

Cultivating Empathy and Connection:

Experiencing yoga in this way gave me a new perspective on the challenges many of my students face. Suddenly, I was the one needing to modify poses, to be patient with my body, and to practice self-compassion.

This empathy extended beyond my classes. I began to understand on a more personal level what it means to live with a physical limitation. This insight has made me more attuned to my students' needs and more compassionate in my teaching approach.

Teaching yoga with a break has been a journey, It has challenged me to adapt, to communicate more effectively, and to deepen my empathy. It has shifted my focus towards the mental and spiritual aspects of yoga and strengthened the sense of community in my classes.

While I wouldn't wish injury on anyone, I am grateful for the lessons it has taught me. This experience has reinforced that yoga is not just about physical postures but about embracing life's challenges with grace, patience, and an open heart <3 ... But I'm very much happy to be healing now & get back to strength & fitness!