Yoga for a Reason, Season, or Lifetime
There’s a saying that some people - or things - come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I think this applies beautifully to yoga, too. In this discussion we reflect on yoga styles and trends past, present, and emerging and to connect trends back to the fundamentals and timeless..read more
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
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
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
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
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
From the Mat to the Spreadsheet: Smart Record-Keeping Strategies for Yoga Professionals
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=JA-M3QYuHa8[/embedyt]Paperwork! Record-keeping for Yoga Teachers
As yoga teachers we..read more
Obstacles and Challenges in Your Yoga Teaching Practice
Video + Transcript with Heather Agnew, ERYT-500, Lead Trainer. Watch the video, or read a few discussion notes below, along with some recommended resources. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRUq4T-uZTA[/embedyt]Addressing common obstacles and challenges in your yoga te..read more
