There comes a moment in every yoga teacher’s journey when the work feels different. You walk into class, take a look at your students, and know exactly what they need—without spending hours planning or second-guessing. You move through your sequence intuitively,...
Realizing You’ve Hit a Plateau At some point in your teaching career, you’ll probably recognize this feeling: your classes are going smoothly, students are consistent, and your schedule feels full. You’ve found a rhythm. But underneath the steadiness, there’s an...
Most yoga teachers seem to think they need to fill every moment of class with instructions. That’s completely wrong, and it’s exhausting to try. In 20 years of teaching from professional athletes to complete beginners, from corporate boardrooms to college...
When most of us first fall in love with yoga, it’s because of what happens on the mat. We discover an inward journey that grounds us, strengthens us, or offers us a way through life’s transitions. Naturally, when we decide to teach, we assume it’s more of the same: we...
The Unspoken Fear of Every Yoga Teacher Every yoga teacher eventually faces it: that quiet, nagging worry about what would happen if something went wrong while you’re teaching. We usually think of students as the ones most likely to need urgent attention, but the...
