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Yoga is an
ascetic discipline, a part of which, includes breath control, simple
meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, which is widely
practised for health and relaxation.
In this interview, Towncrier’sEric Olusesan takes on a certified 200hrs Baptiste yoga teacher, Ibiye Selma Evans a lover of dogs, traveling, adventure and an industrious lady as she takes us round the world of Yoga.
What types of yoga do you have the
most experience instructing?
Am highly
skilled in vinyasa Yoga, Meditative Yoga which also involves breathing
techniques and Restorative Yoga.
Do you prefer to instruct small groups,
large groups, or one-on-one?
I can take on a large group, a small group and a one on one session but to establish a client-teacher relationship which is important, I prefer a small group session.
What has helped you improve your classes since you first started teaching?
The response
and turn up from clients for a yoga practice has helped me improve my teaching
and confidence, no matter the number of clients.
What style do you most enjoy
teaching?
I really
enjoy teaching the restorative Yoga.
How would you respond to a student
with an injury?
Yes, as a
Certified Yoga teacher with basic knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, but I’m
not a medical personnel. In case anyone has an injury, that person needs to be
examined and treated by a professional medical personnel first, and if he/she
needs a Yoga practice to recuperate faster, then he/she can come through for a
Yoga session.
What do you do to ensure the safety
of your students?
My job as
yoga teacher is to guide and assist a client into postures to ensure that they
are in the correct alignment. Some postures have modifications and variations
to suit certain persons especially with medical conditions and the elderlies,
props, yoga blocks and bolsters are used to ensure the safety of clients.
What are some of the challenges
you’ve experienced as a yoga teacher?
One of the
challenges I’ve faced, still facing is getting clients because just a few
people are aware about the importance and benefits of practicing Yoga. Another
challenge is getting clients to register for the classes, because some say it’s
expensive and sometimes i get underpriced. Another challenge I’m facing is not
having a conducive environment for carrying out my yoga classes as needed.
How do you stay up to date in the
yoga industry?
The internet is my friend on this one. I usually download yoga pdfs to read, follow other yogis on Instagram and also take part in some Instagram yoga challenges.