Affirmation: I Don’t Get Hung up on My Students’ Expressions

Affirmation: I Don’t Get Hung up on My Students’ Expressions

Yoga teacher affirmation: I don’t get hung up on my students’ expressions. I recognize that a blank face or even a frown can be the sign of deep listening and inner connection. And because I know my role is not to entertain my students, I see smiles and laughter as a...
How to Teach a Yoga Workshop

How to Teach a Yoga Workshop

You got into yoga because you want to help your students. And while you’re probably doing that in a weekly class, you might think you’re not experienced enough to lead yoga workshops. Think again! If’ve you’ve overcome a problem using yoga, you’re already well...
Why Consistency Beats Variety in Yoga Class Planning

Why Consistency Beats Variety in Yoga Class Planning

I know the curse: it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking every session needs a fresh theme, new playlist, and unique sequence to keep students engaged. I spent the first half of my yoga career feeling that I had to “prove myself” with creative class structures...
Affirmation: I Don’t Get Hung up on My Students’ Expressions

Affirmation: I Recognize Support Makes Everything Easier

Yoga teacher affirmation: I recognize support makes everything easier. That can be support from the breath, from a prop, from a partner, or from the community as a whole. I offer my students support in all forms. And I offer myself the same.