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
Living Yoga - Navigating Challenging Times with Yoga Ethics
Some days feel heavier than others, and lately there have been more of those heavy days than I’d like to admit. The political and environmental chaos of the past few years has been deeply disturbing and often quite disorienting - as though the stable ground of the world we’ve known (or, at least thought ..read more
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
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
The problem with health claims in yoga
A discussion of biomedical miracle claims, ethics, safety, and inclusion in yoga.
Welcome to today’s discussion on the problem with health claims in yoga. Have you ever heard someone say that a specific yoga pose could cure an ailment or that practicing yoga itself has miraculous, evidence-defying benefits? Wh..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
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
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
Just Keep Moving
Creating a Life of Sustainable and Joyful Movement
by Heather Agnew, ERYT-500, lead trainer We are inundated with endless theories and opinions on our movement habits, including yoga —when to do it, how often, how long, what style - all the conflicting ideas can be paralyzing. When we are bombarde..read more