You probably love your favorite yoga teachers because they hold the space well and take the seat of the teacher with confidence. This confidence sets a tone that allows students to relax, center, and connect. But for many yoga teachers—both new and...
Yoga teacher affirmation: I recognize I don’t even know what I don’t know. I check my privilege and my blind spots. I know the parts of my practice that come easy are the hardest to teach. And I know my struggles are my superpowers as a teacher. For more on this...
Yoga teacher affirmation: I greet my students by name. I see my students. I acknowledge that students come to class to be seen. I show I see them by calling them by name. And I confirm I am pronouncing names correctly, so that everyone feels truly seen. For more on...
As yoga teachers, we know that our students come to class not just for the physical practice but also for the sense of connection practicing in community offers. One of the most powerful ways to foster this connection is simple: learn your students’ names and use...
Yoga teacher affirmation: I center my students’ agency by recognizing that I am not the hero, I am the guide. Everything I offer is a suggestion designed to guide the hero on their journey. For lots more on this affirmation and why it will change every element of your...
Yoga teacher affirmation: I know my teaching is part of my practice. I learn from every class. What went well, what felt like it didn’t land—it’s all part of my growth. I recognize that teaching helps me find the right balance between effort and ease, between doing...
