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.
Affirmation: I Only Have to Be Me
Yoga teachers: you only have to be you. Your students can practice no matter who the teacher is, and you have something of value to offer.
Just Scheduled: Fundamentals of Teaching Yin Yoga
In this workshop, geared to teachers from any background, you’ll learn how to design and cue yin yoga classes. I’ll be your guide, live in North Carolina this September!
Affirmation: It’s OK to Be Quiet
Yoga teachers: it’s OK to be quiet. When in doubt, say nothing. Speak only when you have something useful to say.
Affirmation: My Students Just Want to Feel Better
Yoga teacher affirmations: my students just want to feel better.
Affirmation: I Don’t Have to Know It All
Yoga teacher affirmations: I don’t have to know it all. I just need to know something.
Yoga for Athletes Teachers: Know Your Scope of Practice
Often, yoga teachers hesitate to work with athletes because they aren’t clear on their scope of practice. Here’s what you need to know.
Stop Apologizing! Be Big in Your Yoga Class
Discover how to gracefully handle mistakes as a yoga teacher without unnecessary apologizing. Learn how to keep your students focused without drawing unnecessary attention to minor slip-ups.
Yoga Teachers: How to Plan Your All-Levels Yoga Classes
Most yoga classes are all-levels classes. You’ll find a wide range of ages, experiences, and abilities in the room. Here’s my advice on how to lead all-levels classes that help the most people at once.
The Power of Figurative Language in Yoga Class
Discover how to effectively incorporate similes, metaphors, and analogies in your yoga cueing. Learn why choosing the right language can enhance your students’ experience on the mat. Get tips on using relevant and captivating examples that resonate with your unique teaching style.
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.
