Registration Open: Kripalu Programs, October 2023

Registration Open: Kripalu Programs, October 2023

Registration is now open for these two programs for yoga teachers of any background and level of experience! Alexandra DeSiato and I are really excited to work with you to refill your cup and to learn to help your students even better. The Kripalu Center for Yoga and...
Yoga Teachers: Drop the Story

Yoga Teachers: Drop the Story

One of the first lessons I taught every 200-hour yoga teacher training group is to drop the story you’re trying to tell yourself about the experience your students are having in your class—and whether they like you. In this excerpt from The Professional Yoga...
Lighting and the Student Experience

Lighting and the Student Experience

Just as it does in a dinner party or a restaurant, lighting plays an important role in setting a mood and making your guests comfortable in yoga and movement classes. While we all have personal preferences, here are some general guidelines for creating the best...
Register Now: Fundamentals of Teaching Restorative Yoga

Register Now: Fundamentals of Teaching Restorative Yoga

Now’s the time to sign up for Fundamentals of Teaching Restorative Yoga, which will meet in person at Carrboro Yoga in Carrboro/Chapel Hill, NC, February 18 and 19. This is a module in Carolina Yoga Company’s advanced studies teacher training; it is also...
On Free Classes at Retail Stores

On Free Classes at Retail Stores

You may have noticed that retail stores selling yoga clothing often host weekly classes. These attract practitioners who spend an hour or more in the company of the clothes, with the idea that they are more likely to buy. In my experience—and I would be happy to be...
How to Write a Yoga Bio That Stands Out

How to Write a Yoga Bio That Stands Out

Whether you are building your yoga website or teaching at a gym, studio, or festival, you will need a good biography. Start with role models. Look online at the bios of your favorite teachers, both those with a national visibility, with whom you may have studied...