How to find and use synonyms
When you speak in English, do you... Feel inauthentic and catch yourself using words others use, but don't feel they 'express you'? Doubt your words actually make sense? Wish you remembered or knew words to say exactly what you want? Omit saying things because you can't find 'the right words'? Do you find yourself searching for 'the right words' to express yourself clearly? Speaking another language is a skill, and learning to teach yoga in English really doesn't have to be complicated!
The vocabulary for teaching yoga and speaking about yogic topics varies from anatomy to history and philosophy, but it also involves teaching terminology and so much more. Time to find out how you can learn the vocabulary you need for your teaching goals, so that you can teach and speak about yogic topics confidently and authentically!
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Yoga Teacher: Vocabulary Development
Our approach is specifically designed for English learners and includes practice through games, activities, and lots of repetition, allowing you to see and use the vocabulary in context. 🤓 This way you also gain awareness of connotations and associations with certain words, develop your knowledge of inclusive language, and stay up-to-date with evolving language trends. ✨
Your accent is a symbol of your dedication and commitment.
A foreign accent showcases discipline and care for others, as you've put in the effort to communicate with them. It also demonstrates courage; being unafraid to be vulnerable and make mistakes. Your accent is an integral part of your identity, adding authenticity and uniqueness to your personality — it's part of your brand! 🌟 Take the QUIZ: What's Your Style of Teaching Voice to develop your communication skills and guide your students in English feeling yourself!
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What is your yoga teacher voice?
When it comes to finding your unique voice in a foreign language, it entails learning the vocabulary that aligns with your teaching style. This empowers you to uphold your authentic self and communication style, even as you cue in English. 🌱 Do you seek guidance in learning the English vocabulary to express yourself without losing the essence of your personality? Take the QUIZ "What’s your style of teaching voice?" to find out!
4 tips to speed up learning English for teaching yoga
Ready to improve your English for teaching yoga? Click the link to find 4 tips that will speed up your learning so that you can confidently guide your students teaching yoga in English. Remember to stay consistent, dedicated and remind yourself of your goals. 🌟 If you are ready to embark on a 6 month immersion to learn to teach yoga in English, join us for the Teach Yoga in English Course Journey! Check out our website www.engaunite.com to join the waitlist! Course starts 1st of October.
What are outdated cues?
The word 'outdated' refers to things that are old-fashioned. In the past, certain cues made sense and were commonly used in yoga classes. However, due to social advances, research, and revision, some of these cues are no longer acceptable. Today, we recognise that using outdated language can be ineffective, inaccurate, non-inclusive, and even offensive. Read the complete post here: https://www.instagram.com/engaunite/
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Speaking English; teaching yoga; and teaching yoga in a foreign language are skills! And we’re here to help you develop them! This is your time to embody your role as a yoga teacher and find your voice to teach yoga in English with confidence and authenticity. Find your voice with me and click on the link in bio to start your journey ✨ #engaunite #yoga #yogainenglish #inspiration
3 words to avoid that are activating, non-inclusive, and innefective!
With this post, I want to help you ‘unlearn’ three words that you don’t want to use anymore: can't - should - need to. This are modal verbs that express necessity or possibility, but also probability, ability, permission, requests, suggestions, and obligations. There are various types of modal verbs and in general or daily conversation they’re very useful. However, when teaching yoga some modal verbs are considered activating, non-inclusive or ineffective.
3 LANGUAGE MISTAKES MULTILINGUAL YOGA TEACHERS MAKE
Yoga teachers that have never studied language for yoga classes often make mistakes that can cause physical and emotional harm, damage your student-teacher relationships, or simply cause a lot of confusion. Go to our IG to see the 3 language mistakes multilingual yoga teachers make: https://www.instagram.com/engaunite/ Check out our free resources - link in bio!
Today, I’m answering the question: ‘I feel too insecure to teach yoga in English, what do I do?' In this episode I’ll share 5 techniques that will help you shift your mindset and open yourself up to teaching and speaking practices to achieve the goals you have for your international teaching career.
Most language learners say that one of the most challenging things about learning a language is memorising new vocabulary. People have diverse opinions on this. Some argue that it’s due to the information we already store in our brains. Others say that they’re too old and only young people can memorise well. It may also be a lack of concentration that makes you lose focus. But I believe, it’s the standardised study techniques that aren’t working for you.
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