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.
Affirmation: I Recognize I Don’t Even Know What I Don’t Know
Yoga teacher affirmation: I recognize I don’t even know what I don’t know. I know the parts of my practice that come easy are the hardest to teach. And I know my struggles are my superpowers as a teacher.
How to Get Better as a Yoga Teacher: Understanding Your Strengths and Blind Spots
The very strengths that make us good at yoga can also hold us back as teachers. And on the flip side, your perceived “weaknesses” are often your superpowers as a teacher! Here’s why.
Affirmation: I Greet My Students by Name
Yoga teacher affirmation: I greet my students by name. I see my students.
I acknowledge that students come to class to be seen. I show I see them by calling them by name. And I confirm I am pronouncing names correctly, so that everyone feels truly seen.
The Importance of Learning and Using Your Students’ Names in Yoga Class
One of the most powerful ways to foster connection in your yoga class is simple: learn your students’ names and use them—correctly.
Affirmation: It’s Not About Me
Yoga teacher affirmation: it's not about me. Because I center and trust my students, I understand choices they make in class—including leaving class—are not about me. I trust my students to do what...
Listen: Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast
I was delighted to go back on the Fit Bottomed Girls podcast, especially because it’s now helmed by my colleague (and Teaching Yoga to Athletes alumna!) Alison Heilig. We spoke about how to emphasize your recovery.
Now Available: Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
I’m thrilled to announce that my new podcast, Yoga Teacher Confidential, is officially live! This project has been a real delight to work on, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you....
Affirmation: I Am Not the Hero. I’m the Guide.
Yoga teacher affirmation: I center my students’ agency by recognizing that I am not the hero, I am the guide. Everything I offer is a suggestion designed to guide the hero on their journey. For lots...
How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Watch Lots of Video
Next time you’re chopping veggies or doing chores, put on a yoga video—but watch it with a teacher’s eye. Observe the sequencing, cueing, and pacing. What makes the class special? Reverse-engineer the magic to bring it into your own teaching.
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.
