Something Borrowed

When is it OK to Use Other Teachers' Techniques?
By
Molly M. Ginty

(Yours Truly quoted in Yoga Journal)

www.yogajournal.com/for_teachers/2713?utm_source=MyYogaMentor&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=mymentor_123

Quotes from students...

Just a note to express how much I enjoy your style of teaching. ... in your classes I am finding what I feel I
need and what I am looking for in practice at this point - thank you for sharing your talent! - Student, Om Factory, NYC

I did yoga yesterday to a recording from [your class] the other day.  It was such a great class Eric!  For whatever reason it felt that way to me. 
- Student, Om Factory, NYC

... It was a good class with a lot of instruction.  It is apparent Eric has a strong yoga background.  He had a lot of great words of wisdom and fabulous and smart adjustments.  Eric would be someone I would go to with questions about yoga history or specific form, how to approach a pose differently or about being zen.  There were many challenging moments during class, as well as nice stretches.  ... the room was packed to the gills so obviously Eric has a huge and adoring fan base.  
- Anonymous Evaluation, Equinox Fitness, NYC

I really loved taking your class last week. ...What a pleasure it was to be your student.  You have really become a solid teacher and I noticed how comfortable you are with yourself, with teaching and with sharing/relating to us the students.  You clearly enjoy what you are doing.
 - Student, Teacher & Studio Owner, Seattle

It was so nice to have you at the studio; we all miss your melodic tone and gentle guidance.
- Student, Be Luminous Yoga, Seattle

Eric’s athletic-based Vinyasa classes are a great option to have at lunch and I have really enjoyed his classes.  Just last Wednesday, 5 of the 9 people in class were men so it appears he definitely appeals to a certain clientele.  I have many teachers that I love at OF, but I will be sad to see Eric off the lunchtime schedule since I enjoyed his teaching style as another option.  If there is any way you could you find a place for him at lunch it would be greatly appreciated.
- Student, Om Factory, NYC

I took a class taught by Eric from Seattle last night.  He is AMAZING.  When I realized Mia wasn't going to be teaching the class, I was disappointed (she's amazing too!) but within 5 minutes of starting, that feeling was completely gone.  He is actually quite similar to Mia in that he has a soft, laid back, and yet incredibly strong style of teaching.  The class was a fabulous workout, his instruction was gentle and very helpful, and his words and mannerisms provoked mindfulness.  Thanks again.
     - Student, New York Yoga