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.
The Koshas: The Ancient Map You’re Already Using Every Time You Teach Yoga
The koshas are the map behind every centering and savasana you’ve ever taught. Learn the five B’s and how to take your teaching one layer deeper.
I’m Not “Woo” Enough to Teach Yoga Nidra
Yoga nidra has a branding problem—and it’s keeping practical teachers on the sidelines. Here’s why your grounded teaching style is actually your greatest asset, not a disqualifier.
How to Start a Yoga Teacher Newsletter: 4 Steps in 1 Hour
Start a yoga teacher newsletter in one hour with these four concrete steps. No marketing expertise needed—just a simple plan, a lead magnet your students will love, and a welcome email you can write in 15 minutes.
How to Teach Tight Hamstrings Without Forcing Flexibility
Stop trying to stretch athletes’ tight hamstrings. After twenty years of teaching athletes, here’s the five-step framework that actually works—without forcing flexibility or frustrating your students.
Storytelling for Yoga Teachers: How to Theme Classes, Write Better Copy, and Stop Feeling Salesy
Website copywriter Sara Joelle shares two storytelling methods for yoga teachers, essential website tips, and mindset shifts for promoting your offerings without the ick.
The Difference Between 200-Hour, 300-Hour, and 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Not sure which yoga teacher training level is right for you? Here’s a clear breakdown of the difference between 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour YTT programs—and how to choose.
How Much Do Yoga Teachers Make? A Realistic Look at Yoga Teacher Salary
What do yoga teachers actually earn? A realistic look at yoga teacher salary ranges, where the real income lives, and how to build a sustainable teaching career.
Teaching Yoga Nidra Is a Skill, Not a Gift
You don’t need a velvet voice or a mystical presence to teach yoga nidra. It’s a learnable skill built on a repeatable recipe—and here’s exactly how it works.
“There Are No Pro Teams Near Me”—Where to Find Athlete Yoga Clients in Any Town
You don’t need professional sports teams nearby to build a profitable yoga-for-athletes practice. Here are five places athlete clients already gather in any town—and how to start getting hired.
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.
