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yoga, ritual, and the seasons - reflections on Hallowe'en

Yoga, Ritual, and the Seasons: Reflections on Hallowe’en It’s Hallowe’en weekend here in Canada, and it’s just the most perfect spooky weather - the wind is whipping orange and red leaves around the street, pumpkins and ghouls decorate front yards, and families are busy preparing costumes, finding the biggest pillowcases to collect candy, and plannin..read more

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green flags for yoga teachers

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
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does yoga alignment really matter? unpacking yoga alignment myths

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
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marking 29 years of yoga learning, unlearning, and writing through it all

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
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Why is yoga anatomy so hard to learn, and how can you make it more joyful?

Why is yoga anatomy so hard to learn, and how can you make it more joyful?

Learning yoga anatomy can feel surprisingly tough—even for those who are genuinely interested in the subject. It’s not that you’re doing it “wrong” or failing to understand; it’s simply that the human body is wonderfully complex, and there’s a lot to take in. In this video discuss..read more
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navigating challenging times with yoga ethics

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
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how to practice brahmacharya self regulation in yoga and daily life yoga philosophy and ethics

How to Practice Brahmacharya Self-Regulation in Yoga and Daily Life | Yoga Philosophy and Ethics

Brahmacharya is one of the yoga ethics – Yamas – that focus on authentic, mindful living – paying attention to how we think, speak, and act - and, like all the Yamas, mindful of the impact we have on others, our communities, and the planet. In this discussion, I s..read more
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breath-led movement vs self-paced breathing yoga teaching strategies

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
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Yoga Teacher Training Study Tips Strategies for people who don’t feel like studying

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
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how do we get stronger in yoga

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
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8 tips for returning to fitness and yoga

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
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bus stop method inclusive yoga cueing and teaching strategies

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