Yoga for Public Speaking

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