How to Get Better at Teaching Yoga: Be an Ongoing Student
Great yoga teachers are also great students. Attend classes regularly to keep your practice fresh and your teaching sharp. Learn from others, stay curious, and let your students benefit from your continuous growth.
Affirmation: I Know That Teachers Come in All Forms
Yoga teacher affirmation: I know that teachers come in all forms, human/nonhuman, in and out of yoga, all ages, all shapes, all colors.
Coming October 15: Yoga Teacher Confidential Podcast
Meet Yoga Teacher Confidential, a podcast designed for yoga teachers seeking to build confidence and expertise.
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.