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
Does Yoga Alignment Really Matter?
Unpacking yoga alignment myths.
Hi folks, it’s your senior yoga educator Heather Agnew here, and today we ask the question: Does Yoga Alignment Really Matter? We are going to talk about some of the alignment cues and ideas you might have learned over the years in yoga class - some that you might have even learned from ..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
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
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
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 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
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
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