Yogi Gardener – New Season, Still Learning
It’s spring here in Canada and I’ve been busy preparing our vegetable garden and planning some new native flower beds for the pollinators. There’s something so energizing about this season: longer days, warmer sun, fresh ideas. It feels like an invitation to dream big and do more. But for me, living with chronic pa..read more
Teaching Yoga: Breath-Led Movement vs Self-Paced Breathing
Exploring Breath-Led Movement vs Self-Paced Breathing in Yoga Class
When should we cue the breath, and when is it better to let students find their own rhythm? In this yoga coaching discussion, we explore the difference between breath-led movement and self-paced b..read more
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Yoga Teacher
Yoga Teachers & Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Teaching Skills
Watch the video discussion, or scroll down for transcript notes, links, and some questions and journaling prompts to guide your own journey in overcoming imposter syndrome and finding confidence and comfort in your role as ..read more
Celebrating 19 Years of Yoga Teacher Training!
Today, we celebrate 19 incredible years of guiding and supporting yoga teachers on their path. Nearly two decades ago, a group of brave yogis stepped into the unknown, joining our very first yoga teacher training. They showed up with open hearts and curious minds, embracing the challenges and joys of d..read more
Single Sided Sequencing in Yoga Classes
When, why, and how to sequence single-sided flows in your yoga classes
I asked a question a few weeks ago about single sided sequencing – you know where you flow from one pose to another on one side of the body then the other, like Warrior I, Warrior II, Reverse Warrior, Side Angle etc. - and I really enjoyed hearing..read more
Yoga Teacher Training Study Tips
Study strategies for people who don’t feel like studying
This week in yoga coaching we dive into study strategies and techniques for your yoga teacher training and beyond. While these tips are shared to h..read more
Teaching Yoga at Any Time: Strategies for AM, Midday & PM Classes
Want to create a yoga teaching schedule that works for both you and your students? Whether you're aiming to offer a variety of class styles or build a schedule that feels sustainable and fulfilling, this discussion will help you design classes that align with different times of the day—and the ..read more
The 4 Virtues of the Yoga Sutras: How to Cultivate a Clear Mind and Serene Heart
How can we bring yoga philosophy and ethics into our daily lives and teaching? The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali offer timeless wisdom, including the four virtues that help us cultivate a clear mind and resilient heart. In this discussion, we’ll explore:- A quick introduction ..read more
New Year’s Yoga Journaling Practice
Review, Reflect, and Visualize: A New Year’s Yoga Journaling and Meditation Practice
As we move towards the start of a new year it’s a great time to take our yoga practice beyond the mat and onto the page with a yoga journaling and visualization practice. An end of year/new year journaling practice helps us reflec..read more
How to Boost Yoga Student Engagement and Retention
In this yoga coaching session we talk about how you can boost and maintain yoga student engagement and retention. We’ll explore some ideas, strategies, and tools you might use, and how to keep your students regular and returning to your yoga classes so they can reap all the benefits of yoga! Watch the video, o..read more