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Silence Is Golden: The Power of Saying Less in Yoga Teaching
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Discover the transformative impact of silence in yoga teaching. Learn why experienced teachers prioritize moments of quiet, allowing students to delve into their inner experience. Embrace stillness and create a space for mindfulness. Find out how to strike the balance between guidance and silence for optimal clarity and connection.
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Listen: Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast
Get tips for your sequencing—and tons of advice on how to empower your students—in this Abundant Yoga Teacher conversation with Amy McDonald.
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Mastering Yoga Communication: Effective Grammar Tips for Yoga Teachers
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Discover essential grammar techniques to communicate clearly and connect with your students on a deeper level. Learn the importance of using the second person singular—and what that sounds like.
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Nail Your Timing: How to Perfectly Pace Your Classes
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Discover the secrets to nailing your timing as a yoga teacher for a seamless student experience. Learn how to avoid rushing through the second side and to make the most of your cues.
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Last Call: Teaching Yoga to Athletes, July 8–12
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Learn to help athletes—and people in general—by applying the principles of exercise physiology alongside yoga philosophy in Teaching Yoga to Athletes.
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Volume and Pacing Make Your Yoga Class Good
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Yoga teachers: here’s how to find the perfect volume and pacing so your students can best receive your message. Learn how to speak clearly and effectively, avoiding common pitfalls that can hinder your students’ experience.
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Free Book Talk on The Art of Yoga Sequencing
Join me for a free virtual book talk on The Art of Yoga Sequencing, hosted by The Thread Yoga Collective. We meet online Tuesday, May 14, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EDT. Register here!
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Yoga for Caregivers Channel
Caregiving is hard work. Whether you are taking care of a parent, a child, a friend, or your own self, you need to refill your well so you can keep it up. Yoga can help a lot. My colleagues Julee Waldrop and Cammie Pressler have a fantastic new resource for you: a YouTube channel devoted…
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Read: Best Hamstring Stretches for Runners
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You don’t need a ton of flexibility to run well. Unless you run hurdles or steeple, you need just enough to move through the range of motion of your stride. But you might ENJOY stretches, and that’s a great reason to do these seven!
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Cut the Filler to Be Clear in Yoga Class
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Discover how to eliminate filler words that can diminish your impact as a yoga teacher. Learn to be specific and engaging in your instructions to create a more meaningful yoga practice for your students. Don’t miss out on this valuable tip!
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Are You Thinking About Yoga for Athletes All Wrong?
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Many teachers and students think yoga for athletes is athletic yoga. Here’s why they are wrong—and how to fix it in a single yoga training!
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Watch: Book Talk on Balance
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In this book talk I presented at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, I spoke on the subjects of my two recent books: The Art of Yoga Sequencing and The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery. Both are about finding balance—especially the balance between making things happen and letting things happen.
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