5th Tip for Movement Teachers - Talk
AUDIO Meditations, Breathing Practices + Tips and Talks
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Don't Overwork Yourself - Learn YOUR sweet spot for how much teaching works for you. When I was in my 20's, I had a much greater stamina for teaching. I taught 6 days a week, 12 classes a week and sometimes up to 10 privates a week. I don't that much any longer!
You may be good with 2 classes a week, or 1 privates a week and a workshop. Your sweet spot for how much teaching works for you will change. Regularly, notice your energy and your level or either excitement or dread when you go to teach. It its draining you, teach less, and don't compare what works for you to what works for someone else.
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