a blog for curious yoga teachers
Here’s all my Sage advice for how to become (almost) everyone’s favorite yoga teacher. You’ll learn a transformative mindset shift: your students, not you, are the heroes of their practice. These posts will give you the tools, inspiration, and confidence to guide them—and see your teaching career flourish.
Yoga Nidra vs. Restorative Yoga: What’s the Difference?
Yoga nidra and restorative yoga share a lot—but they’re not the same practice. Here’s a clear comparison so you know when to teach each one and why your students need both.
What Division 1 Athletes Really Want From Yoga (Spoiler: Not What You Think)
After 20+ years teaching yoga to Division One college teams—including UNC football—here’s what shocked me: elite athletes don’t want intensity, advanced poses, or another workout. They want permission to rest, practical tools, and a chance to feel human again.
Why Teaching Yoga Is Not Like Teaching Other Subjects
Teaching yoga isn’t like teaching Spinning, English lit, or radio. Here’s what to unlearn—and what transfers beautifully—from your other teaching experience.
How to Teach Yoga Nidra: The Complete Guide for Yoga Teachers
Your yoga teacher training barely covered yoga nidra—now here’s everything you need to teach it confidently. Learn the five-step recipe (Body, Breath, Brain, Belly, Bliss) and download a free five-minute script you can use tonight.
When It’s NOT Your Choice: What to Do When You Lose a Yoga Class
When a class ends and it wasn’t your choice, the emotions can be intense. Here’s how to process the loss and find your way forward—from someone who’s been on both sides of the conversation.
When to Drop a Yoga Class
I dropped a class I’d been teaching for 22 years, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Here’s how to know when it’s time to let go—and how to walk away with grace.
Teaching Yoga to Unpredictable Audiences: What to Do When Everything Goes Sideways
What do you do when someone walks into your yoga class with a toddler and an infant and lets them run rampant? Here’s what 20 years of teaching has taught me about staying composed when everything goes sideways.
The Teacher I Didn’t Expect to Find
Getting stuck in Mexico led to an accidental yoga retreat with a teacher who reminded me what it feels like to be truly held—and what that means for how we teach.
What Yoga Teacher Sponsorships Really Look Like
I’m pulling back the curtain on yoga teacher sponsorships-from my multi-year prAna deal to the reality of touring REI stores. Plus, practical discount programs every yoga teacher can access today.
let me plan your next yoga class
Feeling uninspired when it’s time to plan? I’m here to help!
Trade me your email for my go-to yoga lesson plan with ideas for every minute. This is the class I teach when my energy is low—but it’s the favorite of my students from 20 to 80 years old! I’ll even give you tips on how to adapt it for various class formats.
