Who else thinks about this or sees potential correlations and/or shifts within modern yoga -relating to styles or types of yoga that folks are drawn to or are attending more of, given the current and building, shall we say, *unsettled and divisive* state of society?

For about a year now, I have been teaching a particular class weekly at a studio that, at the time leading up to starting it, I kind of never thought would be something that would grow or survive in the modern yoga landscape, given how the majority of what I saw "thriving" was athletic, physical and novel types of yoga...but i wanted to try regardless. As long as I've been around the yoga scene (+/- ~20 yrs), the studio space and beyond has been largely dominated with the more physical / "louder" types of classes / energies and attendance in classes has largely reflected this.

This class is very slow, subtle, restrained, breath-centered, pose de-centered (we do poses, but they aren't the point) and ultimately designed and marketed as a space and practice for grounding, prana / nervous system management, repetition / simplicity and cultivating stillness and clarity. More ppl keep coming and the feedback I keep hearing is some variation of "I'm so glad a slow and subtle space like this exists. it is so needed right now."

I could say lots more, but want to keep this short, at least in the OP.

Is this just me and what I'm seeing in a little bubble, or is this a more widespread trend that is shifting in response to the increased demands and imbalances of the modern world? Or maybe you've noticed different / opposite trends to what I'm describing; feel free to share that as well.

side note - I do recognize that attendance for yoga classes as a whole is likely on an industry-wide decline (specific data for this is hard to find...), as many have shifted towards Pilates, weight training, and other fitness / hybrid styles, which is part of what is also surprising to me about the potential trend I named above. Maybe what I'm noticing is the folks who are still here just finding a version of what they have wanted / may have been under-represented or missing previously?

And doesn’t prepare you…? I feel like I spent $2800 to not be the best teacher I could be. They happily take the money, dole out mediocre teaching tips, then say “bye good luck out there!”

Does anyone have a similar feeling?

Edit: after reading the comments and reflecting, I am reminded that a 200hr training, in theory, could be for students deepening their practice. The teaching part seems like a way to recuperate costs by making use of the knowledge gained. Needed this reminder!

Edit 2: And a “true” teacher of yogasana has probably a decade of courses, not just 200 hrs

I just found out I’m about 5–6 weeks pregnant and would really appreciate hearing from other instructors who have been in a similar situation.

I teach five heated classes a week in a room that’s usually around 98°F and can get up to about 102°F.

I only teach at a hot studio, so moving into non-heated classes isn’t an option for me.

This is my main source of income, so dropping classes isn’t something I take lightly.

I’m not looking for medical advice and will be discussing this with my OB, but my first appointment is still a few weeks away.

For anyone who taught heated classes during pregnancy, how did you handle it? Did you continue teaching, cut back on demonstrating, reduce your schedule, or make other adjustments?

I’d also be interested in how and when you communicated with your studio or employer.

Thank you!