Author: sagerountree
Finding Balance: When to Demo and When to Observe in Yoga Teaching
Teaching yoga is about more than guiding students through poses. It’s about connection—with your students, the practice, and the space you share. But finding the right balance between demonstrating poses and stepping off your mat to observe can be tricky.
Affirmation: No Failure, Just Feedback
Yoga teacher affirmation: There’s no failure, just feedback.
How to Start a Yoga Class (Hint: It Doesn’t Have to Be Sitting)
Wondering how to start a yoga class? Instead of beginning seated, try lying down or standing to create a more comfortable, welcoming experience. Learn why and how to make this simple shift for a better student experience.
Lessons from Failure: How a Workshop Misstep Became a Game-Changer
Have you ever launched a workshop or class that didn’t go as planned? That’s what happened with my Plan a Month in an Hour workshop. From missed emails to unprepared participants and even a no-show redo, it felt like a failure—until I realized it was the feedback I needed to create something better.
Affirmation: The Message Is What Matters
Yoga teacher affirmation: The message is what matters.
Building Confidence on Camera: A Must for Yoga Teachers
in TeachingIf you’re a yoga teacher looking to expand your career, confidence on camera is a skill worth developing. Here are some tips from prolific content creator and influencer Jenni Rawlings.
Affirmation: I Don’t Make Things Harder
Yoga teacher affirmation: I don’t make things harder than they need to be.
How to Plan a Yoga Class That’s Simple, Balanced, and Inspires Confidence
Lesson planning pose by pose? Here’s a better way to plan your classes: start with a framework that balances movements, engages the whole body, and simplifies your process.
Affirmation: My Enthusiasm for the Yoga I Teach Creates a Better Experience
Yoga teacher affirmation: My enthusiasm for the yoga I teach creates a better experience for my students.
Teach Your Niche: Why Specializing Makes You a Better Yoga Teacher
When you try to be everyone’s favorite yoga teacher, you wind up being no one’s favorite. That’s because teaching yoga is most effective when it’s authentic to who you are. The secret to building confidence, connecting with your students, and growing as a teacher is to teach your niche.
Affirmation: I Care About My Students
Yoga teacher affirmation: I self-evaluate because I care about my students and my own growth. I am willing to undergo a little discomfort during self-review to benefit my students. And I look for the good in myself, as in everyone. For more, listen to S1E14 of Yoga Teacher Confidential.
The Most Painful and Productive Way to Improve Your Yoga Teaching
If you want to grow as a yoga teacher, the best tool is already in your hands—and it’s completely free. The catch? It’s a little uncomfortable at first. The secret is simple: record yourself teaching. Whether you start with audio or dive bravely into video, reviewing your own teaching is the fastest way to improve.