The article discusses the author's transition to 'evidence-based yoga' teaching, reflecting on the often exaggerated expectations new students may have. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding yoga's actual benefits, rather than making unsubstantiated claims. By integrating empirical evidence with personal experiences, yoga instructors can provide more accurate information to students. This conscientious approach respects the practice's true impact while avoiding overstatements that imply yoga can serve as a cure. In doing so, the author aims to maintain authenticity and responsibility in teaching yoga.
As a teacher, I hesitate to suggest anything I can back up only with personal anecdotes. I've changed my approach to what I call 'evidence-based yoga.'
'Evidence-based' is a term I snatched from the medical field, integrating best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values.
Responsible yoga teachers would never suggest yoga is a 'cure' for anything. We can get fast and loose with saying what yoga is good for.
I respect the value and impact of yoga too much to be casual about it, which makes me want to be conscientious about practicing satya.
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