How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Use the One Tool You’re Holding

How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Use the One Tool You’re Holding

Want to get better at teaching yoga? Use the tool in your hand—record yourself during class and watch the video. It’s a game-changer for identifying areas of improvement. Yoga teachers: there’s one really quick way to get better RIGHT away, and it uses the very tool...
Affirmation: I Celebrate My Colleagues

Affirmation: I Celebrate My Colleagues

Affirmation: I celebrate my colleagues and support them. I go to my colleagues’ classes and welcome them in mine. I recognize the value of studenthood, and the power of community. I trust there are enough students for all of us to help, and I know we are on the same...
How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Journal Reflections

How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Journal Reflections

Self-reflection is a powerful tool for growth. After each class, take a few moments to jot down what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised you. These insights will guide you toward becoming a better teacher, class by class. Much of the development you’ll see as a...
Affirmation: I Celebrate My Colleagues

Affirmation: I Am in Conversation with My Students

Teaching yoga is a conversation, though it can sound like a monologue to you. Your students are providing nonverbal answers to your questions and prompts. They do this both with their bodies and also in their minds. Be a good conversation partner. Give your students...
How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Welcome Other Teachers

How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Welcome Other Teachers

When other teachers join your class, celebrate it! They’re there to practice, not judge. Introduce them, create a friendly vibe, and learn from their presence. Teachers supporting teachers—this is how we grow together. Yoga teachers: If you have the pleasure of having...