Category: Yoga
Affirmation: I Don’t Make the Decisions
Yoga teacher affirmation: I don’t make the decisions, my students do. What you offer in class is always a suggestion—not a command.
How to Be Consistent in Your Yoga Lesson Plans
Here’s how to balance consistency and variety in your yoga lesson plans. Build yoga sequences that keep students engaged and progressing.
Affirmation: Feedback Is an Expression of Taste
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.
Why Consistency Matters in Yoga Lesson Plans
Yoga students need consistency class to class so that their practice can take root. Teachers: here’s how to plan class to serve your students!
Affirmation: I Only Have to Be Me
Yoga teachers: you only have to be you. Your students can practice no matter who the teacher is, and you have something of value to offer.
Just Scheduled: Fundamentals of Teaching Yin Yoga
In this workshop, geared to teachers from any background, you’ll learn how to design and cue yin yoga classes. I’ll be your guide, live in North Carolina this September!
Affirmation: It’s OK to Be Quiet
Yoga teachers: it’s OK to be quiet. When in doubt, say nothing. Speak only when you have something useful to say.
Affirmation: My Students Just Want to Feel Better
Yoga teacher affirmations: my students just want to feel better.
Affirmation: I Don’t Have to Know It All
Yoga teacher affirmations: I don’t have to know it all. I just need to know something.
Yoga for Athletes Teachers: Know Your Scope of Practice
Often, yoga teachers hesitate to work with athletes because they aren’t clear on their scope of practice. Here’s what you need to know.
Stop Apologizing! Be Big in Your Yoga Class
Discover how to gracefully handle mistakes as a yoga teacher without unnecessary apologizing. Learn how to keep your students focused without drawing unnecessary attention to minor slip-ups.
Yoga Teachers: How to Plan Your All-Levels Yoga Classes
Most yoga classes are all-levels classes. You’ll find a wide range of ages, experiences, and abilities in the room. Here’s my advice on how to lead all-levels classes that help the most people at once.