The article reflects on the nuanced relationship between yoga teachers and their students, particularly regarding the phenomenon of student adulation. The author shares personal anecdotes about being idealized by students and emphasizes that such admiration often stems not from the teacher's identity but from the transformative effects of yoga practice. Despite the allure of being viewed as a 'yoga-lebrity', the author warns against believing one's own hype and highlights the significance of remaining grounded and authentic, illustrating the delicate balance teachers must maintain in their roles.
who doesn't like to feel like a yoga-lebrity?
it's not me that brings about that floating feeling in students. It's the yoga.
When we start to believe our own hype-when holding space convinces us we're something more than human?
the elevation of me to goddess status simply because I guide people through movement and breath.
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