From Yoga Student to Yoga Teacher: The Fundamental Shifts
When you begin your yoga teacher training journey, one of the most important things you learn is that not everyone is like you. Today we’re talking about one of the most important transformations you’ll experience in your yoga teacher training — the shift from yoga student to yoga teac..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
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
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
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
Understanding Common Contraindications in Yoga
Contraindications, Health Considerations, and Guidelines for Teaching Yoga
with senior trainer Heather Agnew, ERYT-500 Welcome to our latest discussion where we explore common contraindications in yoga. Join us as we explore the nuances of contraindications in yoga, foc..read more