Leadership and Yoga Carleton James on Teaching Yoga
Join me, Shawna Krueger, for an interview with CJ. Carleton James is a yoga instructor, artist, musician and a facilitator of soft spaces. In my own words, I would describe his classes as exceptional, moving, and noteworthy in style. His classes are well-known and loved in the Seattle yoga community and around the world where he teaches internationally.
Tune in to hear all about teaching yoga. We’ll get into the specifics of teaching, practicing, reading the room and CJ’s experience and insight in yoga.
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Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:30 Agenda
03:50 It’s not louder than a whisper.
04:00 Realizations that come through in soft moments.
10:00 Finding exceptional teachers to learn from.
13:00 Taking his first class.
17:00 Reading the room.
17:50 Teaching his first class.
21:10 Gatekeeping in the yoga world.
24:00 How to start teaching somewhere.
27:40 It’s subjective, don’t feel undervalued.
30:00 How CJ’s style evolved.
33:00 Students show up for energy.
36:00 On taking feedback.
38:00 Music and rhythm in yoga classes.
45:00 Yoga class as a composition.
46:00 What is the essence of yoga? A check in.
49:00 What makes an excellent teacher and leader? Communication and empathy.
52:30 Yoga studios are not that different than a church.
57:00 Billboard question: “If you’re ever in a rush, leave the party early.”
“The best leaders care more about the mission than themselves.”