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.
Should Yoga Teachers Use Sanskrit? Pros and Cons Explained
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of incorporating Sanskrit in your yoga classes. Learn how it can connect your practice to its roots, but also explore potential issues of cultural appropriation and pronunciation variations.
How Thinking about Fashion Plates Helps You Plan Your Yoga Class
Thinking about segments of your class in chunks will let you quickly plan a balanced sequence that suits all levels. How to get started.
Silence Is Golden: The Power of Saying Less in Yoga Teaching
Discover the transformative impact of silence in yoga teaching. Learn why experienced teachers prioritize moments of quiet, allowing students to delve into their inner experience. Embrace stillness and create a space for mindfulness.
Find out how to strike the balance between guidance and silence for optimal clarity and connection.
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.
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.
