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  • Yoga for Athletes Teachers: Know Your Scope of Practice

    Yoga for Athletes Teachers: Know Your Scope of Practice

    Jul 10, 2024

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    in Teaching, Yoga

    Often, yoga teachers hesitate to work with athletes because they aren’t clear on their scope of practice. Here’s what you need to know.

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  • Stop Apologizing! Be Big in Your Yoga Class

    Stop Apologizing! Be Big in Your Yoga Class

    Jun 25, 2024

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    in Sage Advice, Teaching, Yoga

    Discover how to gracefully handle mistakes as a yoga teacher without unnecessary apologizing. Learn how to keep your students focused without drawing unnecessary attention to minor slip-ups.

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  • Yoga Teachers: How to Plan Your All-Levels Yoga Classes

    Yoga Teachers: How to Plan Your All-Levels Yoga Classes

    Jun 20, 2024

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    in Teaching, Yoga

    Most yoga classes are all-levels classes. You’ll find a wide range of ages, experiences, and abilities in the room. Here’s my advice on how to lead all-levels classes that help the most people at once.

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  • The Power of Figurative Language in Yoga Class

    The Power of Figurative Language in Yoga Class

    Jun 18, 2024

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    in Sage Advice, Teaching, Yoga

    Discover how to effectively incorporate similes, metaphors, and analogies in your yoga cueing. Learn why choosing the right language can enhance your students’ experience on the mat. Get tips on using relevant and captivating examples that resonate with your unique teaching style.

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  • Clear Instructions for Yoga Teachers: Linking Breath and Movement in Flow Classes

    Clear Instructions for Yoga Teachers: Linking Breath and Movement in Flow Classes

    Jun 11, 2024

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    in Sage Advice, Teaching, Yoga

    Learn how to enhance your yoga instruction by closing the loop of your cues. Discover the importance of cueing breath before movement and keeping the focus on the breath throughout the flow.

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  • Avoid These Common Phrases! Improve Your Yoga Teaching Experience

    Avoid These Common Phrases! Improve Your Yoga Teaching Experience

    Jun 4, 2024

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    in Sage Advice, Teaching, Yoga

    Are your yoga cues unintentionally distracting your students? Learn how to avoid using phrases that center yourself instead of your students. This will help you enhance your professionalism and create a student-directed environment.

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  • Listen: Yoga for Runners on Another Mother Runner Podcast

    Listen: Yoga for Runners on Another Mother Runner Podcast

    Jun 1, 2024

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    in Media, Recovery, Yoga

    I had a great convo about yoga for runners with my friends at Another Mother Runner. Listen to hear the value of letting go of “doing-and-action” mode, how the athletic mindset tempers runners’ approach to yoga, how your practice should change during a training cycle, and four poses for runners to do daily.

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  • Plan a Year of Classes in Five Weeks: Designing Your Yoga Playbook

    Plan a Year of Classes in Five Weeks: Designing Your Yoga Playbook

    May 30, 2024

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    in Teaching, Yoga

    Here’s how to plan a year of yoga classes over the course of 10 hours and 5 weeks: join Designing Your Yoga Playbook, a live online training! We start Tuesday, June 4, so it’s time to sign up right now. Here are some frequently asked questions.

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  • Close the Thesaurus: Mastering the Art of Powerful Yet Simple Language

    Close the Thesaurus: Mastering the Art of Powerful Yet Simple Language

    May 28, 2024

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    in Sage Advice, Teaching, Yoga

    Are you using too many five-dollar words in your yoga classes? Discover the impact of using evocative words sparingly and learn how to replace them with more accessible language.

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  • Listen: J Brown Yoga Talks Podcast

    Listen: J Brown Yoga Talks Podcast

    May 21, 2024

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    in Media, Recovery, Teaching, Yoga

    Having two new books publish in the course of seven days this spring was . . . exciting. Slightly exhausting. Intellectually stimulating, for sure, especially when I had the opportunity to talk about both books in the same conversation. That has happened a few times, but most recently in a fantastic discussion with J Brown,…

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  • Should Yoga Teachers Use Sanskrit? Pros and Cons Explained

    Should Yoga Teachers Use Sanskrit? Pros and Cons Explained

    May 21, 2024

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    in Sage Advice, Teaching, Yoga

    Discover the benefits and drawbacks of incorporating Sanskrit in your yoga classes. Learn how it can connect your practice to its roots, but also explore potential issues of cultural appropriation and pronunciation variations.

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  • How Thinking about Fashion Plates Helps You Plan Your Yoga Class

    How Thinking about Fashion Plates Helps You Plan Your Yoga Class

    May 20, 2024

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    in Media, Sage Advice, Teaching, Yoga

    Thinking about segments of your class in chunks will let you quickly plan a balanced sequence that suits all levels. How to get started.

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