Goal Setting for Yoga Teachers and Trainees:
From Self-Knowledge to Success
In this group coaching session, we talk about goal setting for yoga teachers-in-training, new teachers, and yoga business owners. Watch the video, or scroll down for the transcript notes and all the tools and strategies. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBVVjq2r5f4[/em..read more
How Do We Get Stronger in Yoga?
(and should this be a focus of our yoga practice?)
In this coaching discussion for yoga teachers and teachers-in-training, we talk about how we get stronger through our yoga practice, and we’ll explore whether yoga is an effective practice for building strength, muscle mass, and overall fitness. Watch the video below, o..read more
Questioning Yoga: Bridging Ancient Traditions and Modern Innovations
Today I share a short video essay exploring my journey in beginning to question yoga and the intersection between ancient yoga traditions and modern innovations. I share a bit of my own personal journey, from my early days in Sivananda and Ashtanga yoga to my evolution as a teacher and lifelong stu..read more
Sharing Readings or Quotes in Yoga Class
You may have attended a yoga class where the teacher shares a quote, reading, or poem that deeply resonates with you, creating an environment of introspection and creative contemplation that enhances your experience of yoga. Readings can set a meaningful tone for the class, offering students someth..read more
8 Tips for Returning to Fitness and Yoga
I’ve mentioned in a few videos recently that I’ve had a tough stretch for a while on the personal and health front and my movement and yoga practices have been steadily declining. In fact, for the past few months, it’s been almost nonexistent. I’m returning to movement now and, honestly, it’s a challenge. But I’m..read more
Bus Stop Method: Inclusive, Accessible Yoga Teaching Strategies
This week we talk about the 'bus stop' cueing method, an inclusive, accessible yoga teaching strategy. The Bus Stop method is a teaching strategy that is commonly used in the accessible yoga community, but I think it's useful for all yoga classes. It’s particularly useful in those all-levels drop-..read more
Finding Ease in Meditation: 5 Tips for Beginning a Meditation Practice
One of the most common responses I get when I speak about meditation and relaxation practices is ‘I tried meditation, it was too hard!’ I get it, meditation is a challenge. It requires learning, patience, and regular practice. But often that’s not the challenge that keeps people from medit..read more
What is Union?
Exploring Union and Yoking in Yoga Philosophy
Watch the video or read the discussion notes and ideas for exploring union and yoking in your personal practice or in your yoga teaching. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K-XPXt_Bu4[/embedyt] Welcome Everyone! In this discussion we explore a core concept in yoga philoso..read more
Yoga Injuries
Rates, Risks, and Reduction Strategies for Yoga Teachers
In this week's Group Coaching discussion we talk about yoga injuries. If you prefer to read, or want to check out some particular notes or resources, scroll down to the discussion notes. Or, watch the video below: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ1PqDGqa8w[/embedyt]
Creating Inclusive, Accessible Yoga Spaces: Sharing Yoga Philosophy & Ethics
In this discussion we are talking about how to share yoga philosophy, ethics, mythology, or spirituality in an inclusive, accessible, and respectful way. This is part of a continuing conversation around making our yoga teaching inclusive and accessible for all. A few areas we’ll touc..read more