how to ask for feedback in yoga class

How to Ask for Feedback in Yoga Classes

7 Strategies to overcome your fear, ask for feedback in yoga classes, and create more inclusive, student-centered yoga classes

I got a great question the other day from a teacher who was experimenting with adding some new elements into her yoga classes. She was concerned about how this was landing with her students and..read more
yoga is more than asana

Yoga Is More Than Asana

If you’ve practiced yoga for a while, sure, you know that yoga is much more than the asanas or movements we do on the mat. “Yoga is not about touching your toes or standing on your head, but what you learn along the way” etc. etc.  But I have to admit that knowing this intellectually doesn’t stop me from sometimes feeling like I’v..read more

Making Yoga More Inclusive

5 Strategies for Yoga Teachers to Make Yoga A Welcoming, Inclusive Space for All

1. Create a Welcoming Environment:

Foster a sense of inclusivity and belonging by creating a welcoming and non-judgmental space. Emphasize acceptance, respect, and support for all individuals, regardless of their background, identity, or sk..read more
winter solstice, a time of contemplation and appreciation

Winter Solstice

A time of contemplation and appreciation.

As we embrace the winter solstice those of us in the northern hemisphere are transitioning into a period of repose. Traditionally marked by learning, storytelling, and reflection, the lengthening nights and colder temperatures gently nudge us towards the warmth of indoor spaces. Flowing with this natu..read more
What does yoga mean to me. How do you define yoga

What does yoga mean to me?  How do you define yoga?  What brings your students to yoga?

Video + Transcript with Heather Agnew, ERYT-500, Lead Trainer. Watch the discussion video, or read a few discussion notes below.   [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxL5jiQNF5U[/embedyt]  

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Back pain and my grandma's cane

Musings on Back Pain and My Grandma's Cane

Hello Friends, As many of you know I had a back pain flare up this past month, and had to limit my time at my desk. My injury meant that I didn't send out a newsletter last month, so the news has piled up a bit!  Below I have some updates on Gawler & Canberra workshops and some new videos and blog posts that I hope yo..read more
Rainy Days and Aging Bodies

Thoughts on Appreciating Rainy Days and Aging Bodies

On this tranquil, rainy Saturday afternoon, I find myself reminiscing about how my perception of rainy days has undergone a profound transformation since my move to Australia 20 years ago. Back then, during the midst of a drought, I quickly learned to cherish every raindrop as a lifeline to the parched earth, fillin..read more
how to open and close a yoga class

How to Open and Close a Yoga Class

with Heather Agnew, ERYT-500, Lead Trainer Watch a 40-minute clip of a yoga coaching discussion on practical strategies for opening and closing your yoga classes. Follow the video, or read a few notes below.   [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvGWrWo-8zU[/embedyt]    

Opening and..read more

truthful and compassionate communication yoga philosophy in modern life video

Truthful and Compassionate Communication

Yoga Philosophy in Modern Life

with Heather Agnew, ERYT-500, Lead Trainer Watch a 40-minute clip of a yoga philosophy discussion on practical strategies for bringing yoga philosophy into modern life with truthful and compassionate communication. Follow the video, or read a fe..read more

Creating a Social Media Core Strategy For Yoga Teachers: Connecting and Elevating Yoga Online

by: Heather Agnew, ERYT-500, Lead Trainer, Yoga Trinity Social media has become an integral part of our lives, allowing us to connect and engage with others on a global scale. For yoga te..read more

What Do You Learn in Yoga Teacher Training?

Have you ever wondered what you learn in yoga teacher training?

Here are a few key areas of study that we explore in the Yoga Trinity Yoga Teacher Training program:
  • How yoga has evolved from its origins in India to become what we know now as modern postural yoga.
  • How yoga philosophy can sup..read more

What Happens to your Yoga Practice When You Begin to Teach Yoga?

While the transition from yoga student to yoga teacher is a delight in so many ways, there can be some downsides. Depending on how much you teach, those downsides might include the loss or disruption to their own practice, repetitive strain, burnout, or your practice becoming a place to strategize for yo..read more