The way you close your yoga class is just as important as how you begin. Students might forget the details of the sequence you taught, but they’ll remember how they felt when they left. A rushed or awkward ending can leave them feeling unsettled, while a thoughtful,...
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!
The first five minutes of your yoga class might just be the most important part of the entire experience. Think about it—this is when you establish the energy of the room, create a sense of safety and belonging, and help your students transition from their busy lives...
Yoga teacher affirmation: I show up at my best no matter how many students are there. I know the measure of a teacher isn’t how many people show up—it’s how I show up.
Every yoga teacher will face this at some point: You arrive at the studio, maybe light a candle, set up your mat, and . . . no one walks in. Or maybe just one student arrives, turning your planned group class into an unintentional private lesson. It can feel...
