How to Start a Yoga Teacher Newsletter: 4 Steps in 1 Hour

How to Start a Yoga Teacher Newsletter: 4 Steps in 1 Hour

You don’t need to be a marketing expert to stay connected with your students—you just need a plan You became a yoga teacher because you love yoga and you love people. Marketing? That probably wasn’t part of the plan. But here’s the thing: a yoga...
Why Every Yoga Teacher Needs a Newsletter (And How to Start One)

Why Every Yoga Teacher Needs a Newsletter (And How to Start One)

Here’s something most yoga teachers don’t want to hear: great classes alone won’t keep your students coming back. I learned this the hard way. For years, I watched my most loyal students slowly drift away—not because my classes weren’t good,...
Yoga Nidra vs. Restorative Yoga: What’s the Difference?

Yoga Nidra vs. Restorative Yoga: What’s the Difference?

They’re Both Restful—But They’re Not the Same Practice If you teach restorative yoga and someone asks you to teach yoga nidra, your instinct might be: Isn’t that what I’m already doing? The answer is: not quite. Yoga nidra and restorative...
Why Teaching Yoga Is Not Like Teaching Other Subjects

Why Teaching Yoga Is Not Like Teaching Other Subjects

The other night, I had an extremely vivid dream that I was back teaching Spinning. In the dream, every bike was different, and I spent most of my time helping students adjust seats, move handlebars, and get their feet clipped in. When I woke up, I immediately went to...