Affirmation: I Hold the Space with Sympathy

Affirmation: I Hold the Space with Sympathy

I hold the space with sympathy and clean energy. I create a container in class that allows for the comfort of routine—no matter what’s going on outside. For more: Yoga Teacher Confidential, S1E9: Holding Space When Times Are Hard
Teaching Yoga When Life Gets Tough

Teaching Yoga When Life Gets Tough

As yoga teachers, we know life isn’t always easy. And we know the importance of showing up with authenticity and presence. But what happens when our own lives feel unsteady? Whether it’s grief, stress, or personal challenges, those tough times demand both...
Affirmation: I Hold the Space with Sympathy

Affirmation: I Offer Consistency

I recognize repetition is the key to learning. I offer my students consistency so they can adapt and grow by building on a stable base. For more on this affirmation: Why Consistency Matters in Yoga Lesson Planning Why Consistency Beats Variety in Yoga Class Planning...
Why Your Students’ Blank Expressions in Yoga Class Are a Good Thing

Why Your Students’ Blank Expressions in Yoga Class Are a Good Thing

As yoga teachers, it’s easy to feel uncomfortable when we look out into a classroom and see nothing but blank expressions on our students’ faces. “They hate this!” you tell yourself. But what if these quiet faces were a sign of true connection, rather than...
Affirmation: I Hold the Space with Sympathy

Affirmation: I Don’t Get Hung up on My Students’ Expressions

Yoga teacher affirmation: I don’t get hung up on my students’ expressions. I recognize that a blank face or even a frown can be the sign of deep listening and inner connection. And because I know my role is not to entertain my students, I see smiles and laughter as a...
How to Teach a Yoga Workshop

How to Teach a Yoga Workshop

get a free five-lesson email course to learn to lead yoga workshops jump right into the course by adding your details here You got into yoga because you want to help your students. And while you’re probably doing that in a weekly class, you might think you’re not...