5 Tips for Yoga Teachers Finding Your Authentic Voice

[@CoachViva]

Being authentic is critical in any field so that we can connect to our clients! Thanks you for sharing these solid tips

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Totally agree....in every field...:) it seems like when people start teaching they forget~..Thanks for sharing

[@SarovaraYoga]

Thank you Jimmy, your depth of knowledge and experience and expertise shines through in your videos. Love the idea of a shakti voice 😊🙏🏼

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks Aly for being one of my 1st SuBscribers! Yes the Shakti voice is all you!!!

[@MichelleRoots]

Such great tips!! It's so important to find your authentic voice to connect with your students! awesome video!

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks Michelle ...look forward to learning from you!!!

[@tadasana123]

Love this Jimmy! Great to listen to your guidance. 🙏🏻

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thank you Roberta!!! Appreciate your kind words!

[@amymarie7980]

Great video! I love these tips!

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks B!!!!!!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gubjorggrimsdottir9669]

Even though we know this as teachers and have heard it before - it's very good to hear it again. Very good tips. Thank you.

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thank you ...appreciate you taking the time! 🙏🙏

[@elevelez6746]

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

My pleasure …🙏🙏🙏

[@yogifrannie2528]

Hey Jimmy! Great to hear these words of wisdom again. What was true during my training with you 8 years ago still holds true. My main take away is that the voice is the most important tool in a teachers toolbox and that the voice must be dynamic and organic. Sprouting and developing from the seeds of compassion. Always centered on the class in the moment.

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

THANKS FRANNIE! You always had a great teacher voice....But when you break the pattern!! GOLD!!

[@AnnSwansonWellness]

I teach my yoga therapy clients virtually, and have really had to tap into my different teacher voices because we are not face to face. This is a very underrated part of yoga teaching!!

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks for your comment Ann...Yes and so important!! I'll check out your channel!

[@ragnkh]

Thankyou Jimmy🙏❤️

[@elizabethbradford9442]

I have been enjoying practicing varying my tone - 2/3 of my classes are in the middle of a busy gym, and it's hard to speak calmly while trying to talk above treadmills. It's nice hearing that you don't have to be quiet to be calming.

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Busy gym will be challenging for sure....you can still change it up frequently w a more projected voice ! Nice to hear from you Lizzy!

[@rabiahusman8122]

This was really helpful ❤

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

happy to help!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ArturoJohnson]

Great video and tips. New subscriber here.

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks Arturo! Let me know what kinds of Yoga videos you’d like to see? 🙏🙏

[@jlbell68]

Thank you, Jimmy! I still remember your words during teacher training to help me project and find my voice! I am grateful for you and your trainings which have given me such a solid foundation for teaching yoga. Namaste.

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks Julie... miss you! Seems like the Westchester TT was another life time ago!!

[@jlbell68]

@@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga I know and Costa Rica was amazing! Hoping we can travel soon! Stay well.

[@infinityyoga3145]

This takes me back to teacher training w/ you.I so very much appreciate your gift of helping teachers develop their unique and powerful voice! - Rachelle

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thank you Rachelle!!! 🙏🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@ulaunchgolffitness]

Nice work Jimmy! Thanks for the knowledge - this crosses over to many different forums

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks for sharing .... glad you enjoyed it!!

[@juliemcnulty1823]

Hello! Thank you for this video and the tips. I teach a Bikram style class, and also yin and restorative yoga. I love your video (which I purchased on Amazon. I do it once a week. 👍🏻). I’ve been told my voice is very soothing and calming. Perfect for yin/restorative classes, but I do try to have a stronger voice during hot yoga to encourage my students during classes. This video definitely explains a lot to me. I will remember your tips at my next class. Thank you again!

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Hi Julie...Thank you so much for sharing...There was no one more conversational then Bikram...Make sure next time you teach Tip #5 to remind yourself !! See you next time!

[@IntentionalMarriages]

My absolute favorite type of yoga is hot yoga. Unfortunately, they closed before quarantine in our area. Looking forward to doing this again someday.

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks for your comment...there are ways to do it at home..space heater...Hot Yoga Dome (expensive but awesome)....

[@scottfiedler]

Thanks for encouraging athenticism! It’s heard to do in a lot of group settings, but so important and intimate, which makes it more engaging.❤️

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks Scott... it what sets yoga teachers apart! Appreciate your comment!🙏🙏

[@Kexgoija]

This is "Yoga": wonderful and "relaxing" voice....your Points probably lead your students to the realization of how that magical "teacher/ student" chemistry is achieved.

[@marianaaspru]

Thank you Jimmy for this awesome video! Finding your authentic voice is so important for teachers, coaches and experts! Love the tips around the energy! Great to stay connected! You have such a great energy and presence! You're meant for YT! New subscriber here!

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Thanks so Much Mariana...look forward to continue connecting in the future!

[@marianaaspru]

@@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga you're so welcome, Jimmy! Absolutely! Look forward to continue connecting in the future as well!

[@gubjorgandresdottir7989]

Thanks a lot for your tips, I am just a little bit confused about the difference between the explanation voice versus the conversational voice - or is it just the content that is different?

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

They are very similar.... explanation voice explains more of the mechanics/instructions of the pose. Conversation voice is when it becomes personal...like... when I do this it really helps me, try it and see if it works for you... 🙏🧘‍♀️🙏 see you next week!!

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Let me know what your favorite take away was from this video? Love to hear from you!!

[@lillianproveauxbreitbart45]

!!COME TO THE TOP OF YOUR MAT !! Versus ....(sigh and pause) make your way to the top of your mat ;) lol

[@Kexgoija]

Thank you. This is "cadence" without the music. Would rather you voice than any music.

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

You’re welcome Paul! Thank you for comment!!

[@johnhancock1963]

F&$k Yeah