a blog for curious yoga teachers
Here’s all my Sage advice for how to become (almost) everyone’s favorite yoga teacher. You’ll learn a transformative mindset shift: your students, not you, are the heroes of their practice. These posts will give you the tools, inspiration, and confidence to guide them—and see your teaching career flourish.
How Teaching the Same Yoga Sequence Over and Over Made Nyisha a Better Teacher
Hear how Kauai-based yoga teacher Nyisha Rylander used repetition as a path to confidence. Teaching the same class again and again taught her how to plan faster, cue better, and respond in the moment.
The No-Mat Yoga Flow That Works Anywhere (Hotel Room to Office Break)
This standing yoga sequence needs zero equipment but delivers real results. Perfect for travel, small spaces, or students who can’t get on the floor.
Should You Use Music in Your Yoga Classes? A Guide for Thoughtful Teachers
Explore the pros, cons, and ethics of music in yoga classes—plus how to stay legally compliant and create an intentional soundscape or embrace silence.
How to Succeed as a Corporate Yoga Teacher: Outreach, Sequencing, and Strategy
Corporate yoga offers big opportunities beyond the studio. Learn how to land clients, sequence for workwear, manage logistics, and teach with confidence.
What to Do When a Student Gets Dizzy, Cries, or Bleeds in Yoga Class: A Guide for Teachers
Dizziness, nosebleeds, cramps, and even emotional releases are common in yoga classes. Here’s how to respond professionally and compassionately without stopping class.
Teaching Yoga in Small Spaces: How to Maximize Every Inch
Teaching yoga in a small room? Here’s how to maximize every inch of space with smart mat layouts, compact sequencing, and confident, adaptable teaching.
The Warrior Pose Flow That Finally Makes Sense (Your Students Will Thank You)
Stop making warrior poses an endurance test. This progressive flow builds intelligently from lunge to warrior 3, giving students real choices at every step.
How to Confidently Sub a Yoga Class (Without Apologizing or Imitating the Regular Teacher)
Subbing a yoga class doesn’t have to be terrifying. Here’s how to confidently sub a yoga class—balancing respect for class culture with your authentic voice—and why it’s a key professional growth opportunity.
How to Build Unshakeable Yoga Teacher Confidence (Even If You Just Finished Your 200-Hour)
Fresh out of your yoga teacher training and feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Most new teachers struggle with confidence, but there’s a proven framework that can transform your teaching anxiety into unshakeable confidence. Learn the SERVE Method that thousands of teachers use to plan effective classes and teach with genuine authority.
let me plan your next yoga class
Feeling uninspired when it’s time to plan? I’m here to help!
Trade me your email for my go-to yoga lesson plan with ideas for every minute. This is the class I teach when my energy is low—but it’s the favorite of my students from 20 to 80 years old! I’ll even give you tips on how to adapt it for various class formats.
