a blog for curious yoga teachers

You aren’t being paid by the word. When you don’t know what to say in yoga class, say nothing. Here’s why saying less often accomplishes more—and the simple framework that changed everything for me after two decades of teaching.

Teaching yoga isn’t the same as practicing yoga. Here’s the mindset shift that transforms self-doubt into confidence and helps you truly serve your students.

Emergencies don’t only happen to students. Yoga teachers sometimes face their own sudden challenges mid-class. Here’s how to prepare, respond, and recover with clarity and care.

Learn the SERVE Method and 6-4-2 Framework to stop Sunday night planning anxiety and start teaching yoga with confidence. Discover why student-centered teaching makes you almost everyone’s favorite yoga teacher.

Move beyond pigeon pose with this adaptable hip opening sequence that takes you through all six moves of the spine in prone position. Perfect for yoga teachers who want to expand their toolkit and offer students effective alternatives to traditional hip openers.

Dreaming of leading a yoga retreat? Here are the real lessons from retreat leader Amy Boerner on what it takes to succeed—and what to avoid.

Most yoga teachers think financial stability means teaching more group classes. But here’s the reality: you can’t build a sustainable business trading time for dollars in $20-40 classes. The breakthrough comes when you realize group classes aren’t your income source—they’re your relationship-building tool. Students come to your classes to get to know you and trust your teaching, but they’ll pay premium prices for specialized workshops that solve their specific problems. Your group classes become the gateway to higher-value offerings that transform both your income and your students’ lives.

Phase Two of your yoga teaching journey—the Identity Formation Zone—can feel uncertain but is full of growth potential. Learn how to embrace your unique style, set boundaries, and plan with confidence using the S.E.R.V.E. Method.