a blog for curious yoga teachers

The most awkward yoga class I ever taught was when my husband raised his hand mid-class and asked if he was doing it right. Learn how to navigate the complex dynamics when friends, family, and guests show up to your yoga class—especially during the holidays.

Learn this accessible head-to-knee flow sequence designed for real bodies. Perfect for yoga teachers seeking creative seated flows for students.

After 20+ years of creating yoga videos, I’ve learned the hard way what works and what doesn’t. From contract nightmares to equipment choices, here’s how to avoid the mistakes that cost me time, money, and peace of mind.

Most yoga teachers avoid watching themselves teach, but video self-assessment is the single most effective tool for evolving as a teacher. Here’s the complete multi-pass review framework I teach in Module One of Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing.

Most yoga teachers spend hours planning every class, terrified of repeating themselves. But what if the thing you think is boring your students is actually the key to their transformation? In my conversation with Adrianne Jarrett on the All Mats Taken podcast, we explored why repetition builds confidence, how frameworks like 6-4-2 create balanced sequences, and what students actually need from their teachers.

Most yoga teachers think keeping class fresh means coming up with something new every week. But after 20+ years of teaching, I’ve learned the real hack: repetition with subtle variation. Your students don’t need constant creativity—they need consistency with small, intentional shifts.

Although I have two gorgeous, brilliant adult daughters, I am not a grandmother proper (yet!). But I have metaphorical grandchildren all around the world: they are the students of my students, both...