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 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.
How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Welcome Other Teachers
When other teachers join your class, celebrate it! They’re there to practice, not judge. Introduce them, create a friendly vibe, and learn from their presence. Teachers supporting teachers—this is how we grow together.
What It’s Like to Teach Yoga to Football Players
Yoga for athletes is NOT athletic yoga! In fact, teaching yoga to athletes can feel a lot like leading a gentle yoga class—or even yoga for seniors.
Watch this chat with my assistant Alexis, who joined me to work with a college football team deep into training camp.
Affirmation: A Calm Voice Is Not Always a Quiet Voice
A calm voice is not always a quiet voice. Speak in a way that is relaxing, but don’t make your students work too hard to hear you.
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.
