Yoga teacher affirmation: A calm voice is not always a quiet voice. While you should speak in a way that is relaxing, don’t make your students work too hard to hear you. A calm voice is not always a quiet voice. Ask students to raise a hand if they can’t make out your...
Taking a yin yoga teacher training is smart not only for expanding your teaching repertoire, but also for honing your ability to teach balanced classes to students of all levels. Let’s look at what yin yoga is, how you can learn to teach yin yoga, and how adding...
Yoga teachers: Want to get better at teaching? Start by asking for feedback from your peers, not your students. Your fellow teachers can offer insights that will help you improve in ways your students can’t. Don’t be afraid to seek out constructive criticism—it’s key...
Yoga teacher affirmation: I don’t make the decisions, my students do. Recognize that everything you offer in class is a suggestion—not a command, and not a challenge. Allow students to make their own executive decisions about what to do with their bodies and how to...
Consistency is key for growth in yoga classes and in life. But how do we balance consistency with the need for variety to keep our practice fresh and engaging? Let’s explore the importance of both through the lens of Patanjali’s wisdom and practical approaches...
Yoga teachers: recognize that each student will have their own likes, dislikes, and needs. Aim to appreciate feedback, take what is useful, and set down what is simply an expression of the giver’s taste. It’s not about you. And no one gives feedback if they don’t...
