How to Answer: How do you handle stress and pressure?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Yoga Instructor job interview.
30. How do you handle stress and pressure?
How to Answer
"I use to struggle with stress in my life. That is one of the reasons I started practicing yoga. I worked for a fast-paced software company, and it was taking a toll on my body. Through practicing yoga regularly, I learned how to calm my body with my breath. I learned techniques that I can practice at my desk when I'm at work. Sometimes I even take a break to move through a few poses to help calm my body. Yoga definitely helps with stress!
In every work environment, you will be faced with stress. Even if you work for a yoga studio, you may feel rushed between teaching classes or you may be asked to take on more responsibility. The studio manager wants to know that you can deal with all types of stress and that you will know how to respond in a constructive way. Give an example that shows you are adaptable to different work environments and can handle stress or pressure wherever you are.
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