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This website was created with you in mind! Like many new yoga teachers, I came out of my initial YTT (Yoga Teacher Training) feeling somewhat unprepared, lacking confidence, and doubting my abilities. This was due in part to my lack of teaching experience, since there is little time in the 200 hour YTT devoted to […]
The start of a new year often carries a mix of emotions and energy in the yoga studio. Some students arrive feeling hopeful and motivated, others exhausted from the holidays, and many quietly craving a reset that feels gentle rather than demanding. As yoga teachers, thoughtful class themes and dharma talks can help ground students […]
As yoga teachers, we’re constantly refining the way we hold space—how we sequence, how we cue, and how we show up for our students. Somewhere along the teaching journey, most of us run into the same question: Is it wrong to demonstrate poses while teaching, or is it better to stay off my mat to […]
When we think of ethics in yoga, we think of the Yamas and Niyamas – the first two limbs of Patanjali’s eight-limbed path. At its heart, yoga ethics are grounded in these two principles. But like all other aspects of yoga, the Yamas and Niyamas can be open to interpretation. Non-harming, do no harm, non-violence […]
What are the top 5 qualities of a great yoga teacher? The answer might surprise you! What You Need to Know As new yoga teachers we tend to get in our heads about what we need to do, know, and be before we can be a great yoga teacher. We come out of our first […]
If you’ve ever found yourself in front of the class thinking, “Wait… what comes next?” — you’re not alone. In fact, the biggest fear for most yoga teachers is the worry that they’ll forget all or part of their sequence during class. The reality is – it happens to all of us from time to […]
As a yoga teacher do you ever feel like you’re in autopilot? We cue the same poses, teach the same flows, and watch students struggle in the same ways. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Is there a deeper way for students to connect to the body?” — you’re not alone. That’s where somatic yoga […]
When we think of yoga, most of us immediately picture the poses (asanas), the breath (pranayama), and the calming focus that comes with practice. But there’s a silent, often overlooked player that profoundly affects every movement and sensation in our practice: fascia. Fascia is gaining attention in both scientific and yogic communities for the vital […]
In yoga philosophy, the concept of prana, or life force energy, is central to our understanding of how the body and mind function. One of the key aspects of this energy is its movement within the body, which is described through the concept of vayus—literally “winds” or “air” in Sanskrit. The five vayus represent different […]
Yoga, in its essence, is about uniting the mind, body, and spirit. It encourages finding presence, awareness, and connection—principles that extend beyond the physical postures (asanas) and into every aspect of life. One such powerful practice in yoga that helps us cultivate this connection is the use of Dristi. Dristi, often translated as “gaze,” is […]
Starting a career as a yoga teacher can be both exciting and overwhelming. After completing your training, you might find yourself filled with enthusiasm to share yoga with others, but at the same time, you may have questions and uncertainties about how to navigate the challenges of the profession. One of the most effective ways […]
Check out my Themes & Sequences ebook of 20 unique themes, suggested scripts (from intention setting to savasana), and corresponding inspirational quotes.
Also included is a BONUS of 5 full sequences for 75-minute vinyasa classes (including warm-ups and cool-downs), and suggested themes!
That’s 20 weeks of stress-free class theme planning. I’ve done the work for you and hopefully provided you with inspiration along the way!
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