How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Assist Other Teachers
Want to become a better yoga teacher? Try assisting in someone else’s class. As a teaching assistant, you gain valuable insight into teaching styles, student responses, and classroom dynamics—all without the pressure of leading.
Affirmation: I Trust My Students
Affirmation: I trust my students to express their unique selves through their poses.
Preorder Available: Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Vol. 2
Now available for preorder wherever books are sold: Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2. This isn’t a second edition—it’s a whole-new volume, with 54 fresh themes, an evolved theming template, and more!
How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Be an Ongoing Student
Great yoga teachers are also great students. Attend classes regularly to keep your practice fresh and your teaching sharp. Learn from others, stay curious, and let your students benefit from your continuous growth.
Affirmation: I Know That Teachers Come in All Forms
Yoga teacher affirmation: I know that teachers come in all forms, human/nonhuman, in and out of yoga, all ages, all shapes, all colors.
Coming October 15: Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
Meet Yoga Teacher Confidential, a podcast designed for yoga teachers seeking to build confidence and expertise.
How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Define Yourself
What kind of yoga teacher do you want to be? Drill sergeant, sassy best friend, or something else? Defining your teaching persona helps you align your classes with your vision and goals.
Affirmation: I Have a Sense of Humor
Affirmation: I have a sense of humor—it’s only yoga. If at the end of class, people feel better, it was a win.
How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Use the One Tool You’re Holding
Want to get better at teaching yoga? Use the tool in your hand—record yourself during class and watch the video. It’s a game-changer for identifying areas of improvement.
Affirmation: I Celebrate My Colleagues
Affirmation: I celebrate my colleagues and support them. I go to my colleagues’ classes and welcome them in mine.
How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Journal Reflections
Self-reflection is a powerful tool for growth. After each class, take a few moments to jot down what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised you. These insights will guide you toward becoming a better teacher, class by class.
Affirmation: I Am in Conversation with My Students
Teaching yoga is a conversation, though it can sound like a monologue to you. Your students are providing nonverbal answers to your prompts.