Here’s a yoga truth that might surprise you: some of the most effective sequences don’t require a single prop, not even a mat. I’m talking about standing flows that work in hotel rooms, office spaces, or anywhere you have enough room to extend your...
When it comes to yoga class planning, music can feel like the finishing touch that sets the whole mood—or the thing that throws everything off. Many yoga teachers feel a lot of pressure to craft the perfect playlist to match the arc of their class. This piles on extra...
If you’ve only ever taught yoga in studios, you might be surprised by how much opportunity exists just outside the studio doors. Corporate yoga isn’t just a side hustle—it can be a sustainable, impactful branch of your teaching career. And with a thoughtful approach,...
When the Unexpected Happens in Yoga Class You’re in the middle of teaching a quiet, focused class. Suddenly, a student turns pale. Another stops mid-pose and grabs their foot. Across the room, someone has a nosebleed. Or you spot a student silently crying in Savasana....
Here’s how to teach a warrior pose flow that actually works: stop treating warrior poses like an endurance test, and let students choose their depth at every transition instead of forcing one “full expression” on everyone. Most yoga classes do the opposite. Teachers...
It’s 3 a.m. the night before you teach, and your brain has opened a file called What if I forget the sequence? Right next to it sit two more, What if they ask something I can’t answer? and What if they can tell I’m still figuring this out? If you’ve just finished your...
