Dear Yoga Teachers, You don't have to know everything. Don't be afraid to say, 'I don't know'. Teaching is a collaborative process. You will continue to learn with every student you encounter. That is the great adventure of teaching. When I was a new teacher, I felt such pressure to know everything about....everything! - Students would ask me about why their kne..read more
Should I Be Worried About Yoga Injuries?
Should I Be Worried About Yoga Injuries?
For the past few years there are have been some important conversations happening both in the yoga-teacher community, and in the wider yoga community about yoga injuries. Whether they be related to alignment, adjustments, impatience, repetition, individual differences, or acute injuries like falls, yoga injuries do appear to ..read moreCode of Ethics For Yoga Teachers
I'd like to talk about changes to the Yoga Trinity Code of Ethics for Yoga Teachers
I’ve been sharing yoga training programs for over a decade now, and there is never a moment where I feel like they are a finished product. Programs are a constant work in progress, forever being refined and updated. While I work hard to be sure that students are aware of these up..read moreSweet and Salty Granola
Sweet and Salty Granola Someone gave me a jar of this a while back and I devoured it in a day! It took a while, but I finally got around to making it myself recently and it's already a staple in my pantry. A grain-free sweet and salty granola that is easy to vary for your tastes/needs. Enjoy a bowl for brekki, or pack for a protein-rich snack at work, on a hike etc...read more
Let’s Talk About Accessibility
Thanks for all your good wishes prior to my recent surgery. My leg is healing very well, and my lungs are…well getting there I suppose. The big news is that I’ll be starting back to weight bearing in a few days! After more than 4 months on crutches, my big job is maintaining reasonable expectations as I return to activity (I'm just so darned excited!). ‘Easy does ..read more
Creating Community
Creating Community In Yoga Classes
Take a moment to think about why you go to a yoga class. Why practice with a teacher, in a room full of people, when you could stay home and pop in a DVD or scroll through YouTube for a practice? Well, for me there are so many reasons, including personalized instructions, feedback, hands-on support for your practice, spontaneous expl..read moreSimple Sanskrit Audio Guide
Simple Sanskrit Audio Guide - Free Download
Sanskrit Audio Guide + PDF Glossary for Yoga Teachers If you are struggling to know the difference between your Utkata and Uttana, your Adho and Urdvha, and your Dharana and Dhyana, this quick Sanskrit Glossary and Audio Pronunciation Guide can help you learn, practice, and feel confident in using Sanskrit in your yoga cl..read moreDoubt Your Doubts
An Invitation to Doubt Your Doubts About Being a Yoga Teacher
With two yoga teacher training programs coming up in the next few months, this week I’ve been fielding a few emails from teacher trainees who are dealing with some self-doubt. This is not uncommon, in fact the pre-course jitters are so common (to us all!) that I’ve written about this before (see Am I Re..read moreBig News!
Big News for Yoga Trinity
Hello Friends, Last month I mentioned that some big news was coming, and here it is. I’ve spent the past few months struggling with this…there has been a lot of reflection, a lot of processing, but ultimately, I know I have made the right choice. The big news is (drumroll please) we will be moving back home to Canada in 2018. Bef..read moreSole Walk Thai Yoga Massage Meant for Sharing
Sole Walk - Thai Yoga Massage Meant For Sharing
[s3video s3url="Sole Walk.mp4" /] This is a simple, effortless, but highly beneficial Thai Yoga Massage technique that you can share with family and friends. It doesn’t require special materials, and is easy on your body, and super sweet to receive.To Begin:
- Lie your friend face-d..read more
Child’s Pose Comfort
Practicing and Teaching Yoga - Child's Pose
Finding Comfort in Child's Pose
I’ve been part of a few discussions on Child’s Pose lately, had some questions from Grads, and heard some key feedback on teaching, propping, and adjusting Child’s Pose. I’ve jotted down a few notes myself, but would love to hear from other practitioners and teachers on how y..read moreManaging Decision Fatigue
