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...
Yoga for athletes is NOT athletic yoga! In fact, teaching yoga to athletes can feel a lot like leading a gentle yoga class—or even yoga for seniors. In this video, I debrief my assistant Alexis Besosa after Alexis has joined me to work with a college football team...
Yoga teacher affirmation: A calm voice is not always a quiet voice. While you should speak in a way that is relaxing, don’t make your students work too hard to hear you. A calm voice is not always a quiet voice. Ask students to raise a hand if they can’t make out your...
A yin yoga teacher training does more than add one style to your toolkit—it fundamentally changes how you teach every class. Yin’s emphasis on longer holds (typically 3–5 minutes per pose) trains you to observe, cue less, and trust silence—skills that transfer...
Yoga teachers: Want to get better at teaching? Start by asking for feedback from your peers, not your students. Your fellow teachers can offer insights that will help you improve in ways your students can’t. Don’t be afraid to seek out constructive criticism—it’s key...
