Want to hear how to theme your yoga class with confidence? Alexandra DeSiato and I joined Heidi Kassner on her excellent podcast, Theme Weavers, to discuss Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!
Theming is one of the most powerful tools in a yoga teacher’s toolkit. It transforms a class from a simple sequence into a meaningful experience—one that stays with students long after they leave the mat. But even as much as we want to offer this elevated feeling to...
Does planning your yoga classes take more time than teaching them? If you’re starting at the pose level, you’re probably working harder than you need to! Here’s a better way: start with a framework that balances movements, engages the whole body, and simplifies your...
As yoga teachers, we know that our students come to class not just for the physical practice but also for the sense of connection practicing in community offers. One of the most powerful ways to foster this connection is simple: learn your students’ names and use...
I was delighted to go back on the Fit Bottomed Girls podcast, especially because it’s now helmed by my colleague (and Teaching Yoga to Athletes alumna!) Alison Heilig. We spoke about how to emphasize your recovery. Happily, recovery is something you can do for...
Now available for preorder wherever books are sold: Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2. preorder now Many tens of thousands of yoga teachers have used Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses to inspire their students and introduce helpful yoga lessons in their yoga...