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.
Listen: Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast
Get tips for your sequencing—and tons of advice on how to empower your students—in this Abundant Yoga Teacher conversation with Amy McDonald.
Mastering Yoga Communication: Effective Grammar Tips for Yoga Teachers
Discover essential grammar techniques to communicate clearly and connect with your students on a deeper level. Learn the importance of using the second person singular—and what that sounds like.
Nail Your Timing: How to Perfectly Pace Your Classes
Discover the secrets to nailing your timing as a yoga teacher for a seamless student experience. Learn how to avoid rushing through the second side and to make the most of your cues.
Volume and Pacing Make Your Yoga Class Good
Yoga teachers: here’s how to find the perfect volume and pacing so your students can best receive your message. Learn how to speak clearly and effectively, avoiding common pitfalls that can hinder your students’ experience.
Free Book Talk on The Art of Yoga Sequencing
Join me for a free virtual book talk on The Art of Yoga Sequencing, hosted by The Thread Yoga Collective.
We meet online Tuesday, May 14, 2:00–3:30 p.m. EDT. Register here!
Yoga for Caregivers Channel
Caregiving is hard work. Whether you are taking care of a parent, a child, a friend, or your own self, you need to refill your well so you can keep it up. Yoga can help a lot.
My colleagues Julee Waldrop and Cammie Pressler have a fantastic new resource for you: a YouTube channel devoted to short yoga practices for caregivers.
Read: Best Hamstring Stretches for Runners
You don’t need a ton of flexibility to run well. Unless you run hurdles or steeple, you need just enough to move through the range of motion of your stride. But you might ENJOY stretches, and that’s a great reason to do these seven!
Cut the Filler to Be Clear in Yoga Class
Discover how to eliminate filler words that can diminish your impact as a yoga teacher. Learn to be specific and engaging in your instructions to create a more meaningful yoga practice for your students. Don’t miss out on this valuable tip!
Are You Thinking About Yoga for Athletes All Wrong?
Many teachers and students think yoga for athletes is athletic yoga. Here’s why they are wrong—and how to fix it in a single yoga training!
let me plan your next yoga class
Feeling uninspired when it’s time to plan? I’m here to help!
Give me your email and I’ll send you 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.
