Want to get better at teaching yoga? Use the tool in your hand—record yourself during class and watch the video. It’s a game-changer for identifying areas of improvement. Yoga teachers: there’s one really quick way to get better RIGHT away, and it uses the very tool...
Self-reflection is a powerful tool for growth. After each class, take a few moments to jot down what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised you. These insights will guide you toward becoming a better teacher, class by class. Much of the development you’ll see as a...
Teaching yoga is a conversation, though it can sound like a monologue to you. Your students are providing nonverbal answers to your questions and prompts. They do this both with their bodies and also in their minds. Be a good conversation partner. Give your students...
When other teachers join your class, celebrate it! They’re there to practice, not judge. Introduce them, create a friendly vibe, and learn from their presence. Teachers supporting teachers—this is how we grow together. Yoga teachers: If you have the pleasure of having...
Yoga for athletes is NOT athletic yoga! In fact, teaching yoga to athletes can feel a lot like leading a gentle yoga class—or even yoga for seniors. In this video, I debrief my assistant Alexis Besosa after Alexis has joined me to work with a college football team...
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...
