Leadership and Yoga Ty Watson on Attention, Language, and Teaching Yoga
Today’s episode is with Paris-based yoga teacher and writer Ty Watson. We dive into teaching yoga, creativity, and the art of observation, exploring how attention and discernment shape the way we lead and guide our students. Ty also shares his thoughts on the magic of language and how the words we choose can transform a class. This episode is for yoga teachers and creators interested in language, creativity, and how mindful attention shapes the way we teach, learn, and lead.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 intro
03:29 moving from new york to paris
06:13 how did you find yoga?
10:31 the magic of language: words as spells
12:21 paying attention to detail
13:44 the practice of being observant as a yoga teacher
17:57 discernment & the creative process
20:33 your body is the container for your psychology
24:44 what matters is the story you’re telling yourself
26:37 time, technique, & repetition
29:41 how do you choose what information deserves your attention?
33:23 what makes an exceptional yoga class for you?
39:53 there’s always a way to change your angle
42:44 morning routine
50:37 yoga is really about the mind
51:47 your practice should keep you in reverence for what is happening around you
52:56 billboard question