A conversation about the breadth and potential of teaching that begins with a confession: Even after more than 40 years of teaching yoga and meditation, I hesitate and am a bit embarrassed to identify myself as a "yoga teacher.” The conversation continues and touches upon the following themes: · What does it mean that you teach yoga? · Distinguishing between teaching “asana” and teaching “yoga.” · Yoga is not just something you do, yoga also refers to a “state.” · Potential intentions of teaching/sharing actual yoga include physical, mental, energetic, and spiritual. · Three orientations for impacting the mind through practice: stability, stillness and insight. · Yoga practice as a tool for energetic transformation. · Introduction to yoga as a spiritual practice, wherein we touch on kundalini yoga---not the brand but rather, the ancient understanding of the process of becoming more conscious/awake. · Closing notes on how we more positively impact the sustainability of the practice and those that are practicing it.