Instructors can be culprits of the strange and inappropriate during class time; float around in the ethers living off of sunshine and rainbows, a bundle of macramé so thick you can’t find their wrist. Teachers might come across as militant dictators, sporting black spandex from head-to-toe, catwoman-like, not one strand of hair out of place…probably because they’re as rigid with their beauty regimen as they are in their practice. Hey, there’s a flavor for every type of student and it’s important to stay true to your own voice both as you teach and as you choose a teacher. However, guidelines do exist in helping us steer clear of offensive or bothersome behaviors. As teachers we can also step into ritual, a sacred cycle, one that sets us up to remain accessible while, of course, leaving room for our own personal flair.
• Show up and start on time. As a yoga instructor “on time” means 20...
