Yoga for Public Speaking Amy Love & Kera Coyer. Today’s agenda The basics: yoga and public speaking Simple stretches, focus on posture and body language.

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Yoga for Public Speaking Amy Love & Kera Coyer

Today’s agenda The basics: yoga and public speaking Simple stretches, focus on posture and body language Breathing techniques, pace/speaking techniques Mind-body connection, staying grounded while speaking Visualization, preparing and building confidence

What do yoga and public speaking have in common? Both require commitment & focus

What do yoga and public speaking have in common? Both require ongoing practice for growth & improvement

What do yoga and public speaking have in common? Both require steady, regular breathing & focused pauses

What do yoga and public speaking have in common? Both benefit from proper posture – how you hold your body affects your yoga practice & how your message is received

Why yoga? Reduces anxiety Improves posture and flexibility Helps with mind-body connection Lowers stress levels

Why yoga? Allows you to focus your attention Grounds you Raises self awareness

Yoga isn’t just poses! Breathing exercises Meditation/relaxation techniques

Breathing Exercises Guided activity Tips to remember:

Breath and Speaking Your breathing affects your pace Pauses can: allow you time to regroup, give your listeners time to international info and ask questions

Posture Exercises Guided activity Tips to remember:

Posture and Speaking Your posture projects a mood Good posture allows you to use gestures and body language Don’t forget lectern pitfalls

Mindfulness and Speaking Guided activity Tips to remember:

Mindfulness and Speaking Take the time to prepare & practice your speech in advance Think about your audience & location Ask for feedback from a friend Anticipate problems

Conclusion Both yoga and public speaking are daily practices! Community resources: – Valencia yoga classes – Toastmasters International