Author: sagerountree
Know Yourself Better: Become a Yoga Writer
Much of yoga’s benefits lie in self-study (svadyaya). Turning your attention to your inner process is a way to know yourself better and to recognize, then quiet the fluctuations of your mind. One way to do this is through writing! My friend Jilly Shipway is here to help. Jilly is the author of several wonderful…
Sneak Peek: 2024 Schedule
Here’s a preview of the start of my 2024 teaching schedule! Details and registration are online and open for all three of these continuing education workshops for yoga and movement teachers of all stripes. Fundamentals of Teaching Mindfulness Saturday–Sunday, February 17–18, 2024, with pre- and post-meeting assignments and mentorship Lead with Your Words: Perfecting Your…
Unlock Deep Peace: Sign Up Now for Fundamentals of Teaching Yoga Nidra
Discover the transformative power of Yoga Nidra at this workshop tailored for meditation and movement teachers. Dive deep into yoga philosophy, customize your sessions, and guide students to profound peace. Get the early bird pricing now!
Coming in January: 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Carrboro Yoga
I am super excited to share that my frequent collaborator and all-around excellent teacher/person, Alexandra DeSiato, will be leading our next foundational 200-hour yoga teacher training at Carrboro Yoga!
Elevate Your Yoga Teaching Experience with Me and Alexandra at Kripalu This October
A primary challenge for instructors is to continually present themes that resonate with students, creating classes that are not just physically invigorating but mentally and spiritually uplifting. If you’ve been looking for a way to infuse fresh ideas into your yoga teachings, Alexandra DeSiato and I have an event that’s tailor-made for you.
Unlocking Balance: The Workshop Every Yoga Teacher Needs
The principles and techniques you’ll learn in this workshop on balance can be integrated into any class. Whether it’s a high-intensity flow, a gentle session, or a specialized class for athletes or seniors, balance is the secret sauce. Join me!
Retreats, Workshops, Intentions, and Goals
My teaching schedule for this fall includes both several workshops and a very special retreat, too. What’s the difference between a retreat and a workshop? I’m glad you asked! (Let’s pretend you asked.)
Meet the Cover: The Art of Yoga Sequencing
Click through to see the gorgeous final cover of my forthcoming book The Art of Yoga Sequencing! The book publishes in February 2024, but it’s not too soon to preorder.
Vacation Homework for Movement Teachers
Traveling this summer? Go to take a class at a new studio with a new teacher! Every trip to a new place is a new opportunity to start afresh as a student. And it makes you a better movement guide, too.
Think Beyond the Studio to Help More Students
If you’re used to attending a studio and are teaching in one—or hope to—it’s tempting to focus only on bringing students to yoga. But there’s a rich opportunity in bringing yoga to the students, wherever they are!
Whole Mama Yoga Book: Preorder Now
Now is the time to preorder a wonderful book by my frequent collaborator, Alexandra DeSiato, and my colleague Lauren Sacks. WHOLE MAMA YOGA supports readers at every stage of the parenting journey.
New Rules for Yoga Teachers
In my experience over many years of teaching, virtually everything I once believed to be a clear-cut truth about yoga has proved to be more nuanced. Through years of study of yoga, anatomy, and exercise physiology while working to keep an open mind, here are my currently held beliefs.