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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Every Yoga Teacher Needs a Newsletter (And How to Start One)
A newsletter is one of the simplest, most ethical tools yoga teachers have for staying connected with students between classes. Here’s how to start one.
Yoga Nidra vs. Restorative Yoga: What’s the Difference?
Yoga nidra and restorative yoga share a lot—but they’re not the same practice. Here’s a clear comparison so you know when to teach each one and why your students need both.
What Division 1 Athletes Really Want From Yoga (Spoiler: Not What You Think)
After 20+ years teaching yoga to Division One college teams—including UNC football—here’s what shocked me: elite athletes don’t want intensity, advanced poses, or another workout. They want permission to rest, practical tools, and a chance to feel human again.
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.
