For the first few years I was teaching yoga, I swung like a pendulum between two exhausting extremes. Some weeks I’d spend three hours planning a single sixty-minute class—color-coded notes, backup sequences, contingency plans for every possible student who...
Most of the yoga teachers I work with are not dreaming about becoming content creators. They’re dreaming about teaching great classes, connecting with real humans, and going home with a little energy left in the tank. And still, social media anxiety shows up...
The Gap in Every Athlete’s Support System Every athlete has a team. Strength coaches push them to lift heavier. Sport coaches demand more practice. Athletic trainers focus on getting them back in the game. Physical therapists work toward returning them to full...
When I first started teaching yoga at the UNC Wellness Center—which is affiliated with the hospital system—I had to complete mandatory online training modules about blood-borne pathogens, proper needle disposal procedures, and chemical safety protocols. I was teaching...
I once received an email from a yoga teacher who wanted to teach at “Triangle Yoga.” That was our competition down the street. The email was clearly a mass copy-paste job, and it went straight to the trash. As co-owner of Carrboro Yoga Company, I’ve...
Most people who Google “yoga teacher training” are looking for permission to follow a calling they already feel. Consider this your permission—and a reality check that might change why you pursue it. The Short Answer: Yes, It’s Worth It—But Maybe Not...
