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.
Teaching Yoga Nidra Is a Skill, Not a Gift
You don’t need a velvet voice or a mystical presence to teach yoga nidra. It’s a learnable skill built on a repeatable recipe—and here’s exactly how it works.
“There Are No Pro Teams Near Me”—Where to Find Athlete Yoga Clients in Any Town
You don’t need professional sports teams nearby to build a profitable yoga-for-athletes practice. Here are five places athlete clients already gather in any town—and how to start getting hired.
Why Every Yoga Teacher Needs a Newsletter (And How to Start One)
A newsletter is one of the simplest, most ethical tools yoga teachers have for staying connected with students between classes. Here’s how to start one.
Yoga Nidra vs. Restorative Yoga: What’s the Difference?
Yoga nidra and restorative yoga share a lot—but they’re not the same practice. Here’s a clear comparison so you know when to teach each one and why your students need both.
What Division 1 Athletes Really Want From Yoga (Spoiler: Not What You Think)
After 20+ years teaching yoga to Division One college teams—including UNC football—here’s what shocked me: elite athletes don’t want intensity, advanced poses, or another workout. They want permission to rest, practical tools, and a chance to feel human again.
Why Teaching Yoga Is Not Like Teaching Other Subjects
Teaching yoga isn’t like teaching Spinning, English lit, or radio. Here’s what to unlearn—and what transfers beautifully—from your other teaching experience.
How to Teach Yoga Nidra: The Complete Guide for Yoga Teachers
Your yoga teacher training barely covered yoga nidra—now here’s everything you need to teach it confidently. Learn the five-step recipe (Body, Breath, Brain, Belly, Bliss) and download a free five-minute script you can use tonight.
When It’s NOT Your Choice: What to Do When You Lose a Yoga Class
When a class ends and it wasn’t your choice, the emotions can be intense. Here’s how to process the loss and find your way forward—from someone who’s been on both sides of the conversation.
When to Drop a Yoga Class
I dropped a class I’d been teaching for 22 years, and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. Here’s how to know when it’s time to let go—and how to walk away with grace.
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.
