1. Yoga for Public Speaking Amy Love & Kera Coyer

2. 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

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

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

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

6. 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

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

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

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

10. Breathing Exercises Guided activity Tips to remember:

11. 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

12. Posture Exercises Guided activity Tips to remember:

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

14. Mindfulness and Speaking Guided activity Tips to remember:

15. 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

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