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...
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...
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...
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...
I know the curse: it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking every session needs a fresh theme, new playlist, and unique sequence to keep students engaged. I spent the first half of my yoga career feeling that I had to “prove myself” with creative class structures...
Yoga teacher affirmation: I recognize support makes everything easier. That can be support from the breath, from a prop, from a partner, or from the community as a whole. I offer my students support in all forms. And I offer myself the same.