"As my last student walked out of the studio that Sunday, my inner critic was loud. I worried that the playlist I'd chosen wasn't cool enough. I wondered if students liked the sequence enough to come back. I hoped they didn't think it was weird that I'd led them through several rounds of channel-cleaning breathing. My experience teaching yoga on a college campus to a population of students-slash-peers began shortly after I started my graduate program."
"Suddenly I had the opportunity to teach folks that I had seen around campus and offer them a chance to destress during finals week or find community while managing the loneliness of university life. Although teaching yoga on a college campus was a rewarding experience, it also came with its own set of challenges. Whether you're an experienced teacher or a complete newbie, it can be quite the learning curve."
Teaching yoga on a college campus provides opportunities for students to destress, build community, and address loneliness during university life. Younger students do not always prefer fast-paced flows; slower-paced classes can allow deeper work and better meet student needs. Teaching peers introduces unique enforcement challenges around class policies and phone use. Instructors benefit from maintaining calm confidence and asking simple check-ins, like how finals are going. The role suits both experienced teachers and newcomers, but requires adaptability, clear boundaries, and an understanding that campus teaching involves its own learning curve and rewards.
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