Yoga for a Reason, Season, or Lifetime
There’s a saying that some people - or things - come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I think this applies beautifully to yoga, too. In this discussion we reflect on yoga styles and trends past, present, and emerging and to connect trends back to the fundamentals and timeless..read more
Green Flags for Yoga Teachers
We often hear about red flags - signs of negative or unsafe behavior, things that make us feel uneasy or disconnected. But today, let’s shift our focus to green flags. Green flags are signs of positive qualities, constructive behaviors, and healthy relationship skills. In yoga class, they’re the subtle signals t..read more
Marking 29 Years of Learning, Unlearning, and Writing Through it All
This month I am celebrating 29 years of publishing a newsletter. This newsletter started when I was a new personal trainer, 22 years old, and I printed copies to hand out to my clients on visits. When my business grew into a wellness centre, we started mailing newsletters to our client..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
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
How to Name Your Yoga Business
Tips for choosing the perfect name for your yoga business
Creating a name for your yoga business is such an exciting and creative project. It’s one of the first steps to beginning your yoga business and creates the foundation for your ‘brand’, so it does require some personal reflection and strategic planning. ..read more