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Yoga Instruction: forum; Yoga Instruction; Community, Culture, and Yoga. forum By Al Lipper from San Luis Obispo, CA I once knew a great and charismatic yoga teacher that taught in a local fitness center.[1] While the yoga classes were only a part of the gym s actual focus, they were extremely popular and well known with men and women of all ages.[2] You had to get to class at least 10 minutes early or else there would be no space for you to move.[3] Her classes were consistently packed every week no matter what.[4] This teacher emphasized the whole experience of the class not just the asanas.[5] She created a warm atmosphere by dimming the lights, lighting candles, and playing soothing music.[6] At the beginning of each class she would tell everyone, Forget about everything that you have do this week, today, or tomorrow and focus on your breathing and relaxing. She had a quiet confidence that radiated from her in a ...