is there a right time for yoga teacher training

Is There a Right Time For Yoga Teacher Training?

Is there a right time to begin a yoga teacher training program? Maybe. Probably not. There are certainly times that are less than optimal. Not a universal “wrong” that applies to all people, just perhaps not ideal for you. And there are times when you might get more out of your teacher training. Times wh..read more
where did my own yoga practice go? Inquiries and strategies for sustaining your own personal yoga practice as a yoga teacher.

Where Did My Own Yoga Practice  Go?

How to Sustain Your Own Yoga Practice as a Yoga Teacher

This week we will talk about how to maintain your own practice once you begin teaching. It's a common problem when we begin studying and teaching - we get busy with study, preparation, admin, and teaching, and we can start to lose track of our own practice. Not all a..read more
teaching your first yoga class cuing - strategies for preparing your cues

Teaching Your First Yoga Class - Cuing

Preparing Your Cues for Teaching Yoga

As a yoga teacher-in-training or new teacher, preparing your cues for your first classes can be overwhelming. But, there are some strategies that can help you to feel prepared, grounded, and empowered as a new teacher. Watch the video below, or scroll down for the transcript note..read more
celebrating 20 years of yoga teacher training

Celebrating 20 Years of Yoga Teacher Training!

It feels incredible to say this, but today I am celebrating 20 years of teaching yoga teacher training! I look back and can’t believe I had the audacity to even start this journey. Teacher training is so much more than I though it would be – more challenging, more transformative, and more fulfillin..read more
Mapping Your Dream Yoga Teaching Practice

Mapping Your Dream Yoga Teaching Practice

As yoga teachers in training, it can be easy to focus only on getting through our studies and assessments or teaching our next class. But it’s also useful to pause and zoom out. What might your teaching practice look like in the real world - not just in theory, but in a way that fits your life, your values, and your capacity..read more
gentle yoga new online course

New Gentle Yoga Online Course

50-Hour Gentle Yoga Training Course

After years of faster-paced, higher-intensity yoga dominating the modern postural yoga landscape, there is a growing trend towards gentler, more accessible forms of practice. Gentle Yoga has emerged in response to busy lives, changing bodies, chronic pain, aging, and a deep..read more
from yoga teacher to yoga student

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
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
overcoming imposter syndrome as a yoga teacher

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
Celebrating 19 Years of Yoga Teacher Training

Celebrating 19 Years of Yoga Teacher Training!

Today, we celebrate 19 incredible years of guiding and supporting yoga teachers on their path. Nearly two decades ago, a group of brave yogis stepped into the unknown, joining our very first yoga teacher training. They showed up with open hearts and curious minds, embracing the challenges and joys of d..read more
how to name your yoga business

How to Name Your Yoga Business

Tips for choosing the perfect name for your yoga business

  Creating a name for your yoga business is such an exciting and creative project. It’s one of the first steps to beginning your yoga business and creates the foundation for your ‘brand’, so it does require some personal reflection and strategic planning. ..read more
questioning yoga ancient traditions and modern innovations in yoga

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