Have you ever walked into a yoga class and felt completely lost? Not because the poses were too hard, but because you just didn’t know what was happening? I have. My first yoga class was a disaster. I was at the gym, looking in through the studio windows from the...
Yoga teacher affirmation: A satisfying conclusion honors my students’ journey. I hold the space for a calm, quiet end to class so students feel complete and seen.
The most common question I hear from yoga teachers isn’t about advanced poses or spiritual philosophy. It’s much more practical: “How do I plan classes without spending hours overthinking every detail?” After two decades of teaching, mentoring...
The way you close your yoga class is just as important as how you begin. Students might forget the details of the sequence you taught, but they’ll remember how they felt when they left. A rushed or awkward ending can leave them feeling unsettled, while a thoughtful,...
Yoga teacher affirmation: I create a welcoming space where transformation can happen. I greet my students and open class in a consistent manner so they know what to expect.
Want to hear how to theme your yoga class with confidence? Alexandra DeSiato and I joined Heidi Kassner on her excellent podcast, Theme Weavers, to discuss Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts!
