Category: Teaching
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Affirmation: No one gives feedback unless they care
Yoga teacher affirmation: No one gives feedback unless they care.
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The Power of Feedback: How to Improve as a Yoga Teacher
Teaching yoga can feel isolating when feedback is scarce. Without it, how do you know what’s working and where to improve? Here’s why feedback is hard to get, how to ask for it effectively, and why peer feedback is the best tool for growth.
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How to Theme Your Yoga Classes with Confidence
in TeachingTheming isn’t just sharing a quote at the start of class—it’s what ties your teaching together, making it more engaging and memorable. Here’s how to theme with confidence, balance personal and universal themes, and make yoga philosophy accessible.
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Affirmation: My Students Value My Work
Yoga teacher affirmation: My students value my work as much as I value myself.
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Confident Pricing for Yoga Teachers: How to Charge What You’re Worth
in TeachingStruggling with pricing your yoga offerings? Learn how to confidently set rates for private lessons, workshops, and corporate classes while avoiding common pricing pitfalls.
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Are Sun Salutations Sabotaging Your Classes? How to Fix Them
in TeachingSun salutations are a classic yoga sequence, but they don’t work for every student. The constant up-and-down movements, wrist pressure, and flexibility demands can alienate students and lower retention. In this post, discover practical modifications that make sun salutations accessible and effective for all levels—ensuring your classes stand out and students keep coming back.
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Are You Making One of These Two Common Yoga Lesson Planning Mistakes?
in TeachingAre you unknowingly making one of the two biggest mistakes in yoga lesson planning? Many new teachers fall into either the “overplanner” or “free spirit” category, and both approaches can drive students away. Here’s how to find the perfect balance between structure and spontaneity, ensuring your classes are both engaging and effective.
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Finding Balance: When to Demo and When to Observe in Yoga Teaching
Teaching yoga is about more than guiding students through poses. It’s about connection—with your students, the practice, and the space you share. But finding the right balance between demonstrating poses and stepping off your mat to observe can be tricky.
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Affirmation: No Failure, Just Feedback
Yoga teacher affirmation: There’s no failure, just feedback.
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How to Start a Yoga Class (Hint: It Doesn’t Have to Be Sitting)
Wondering how to start a yoga class? Instead of beginning seated, try lying down or standing to create a more comfortable, welcoming experience. Learn why and how to make this simple shift for a better student experience.
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Lessons from Failure: How a Workshop Misstep Became a Game-Changer
Have you ever launched a workshop or class that didn’t go as planned? That’s what happened with my Plan a Month in an Hour workshop. From missed emails to unprepared participants and even a no-show redo, it felt like a failure—until I realized it was the feedback I needed to create something better.
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Affirmation: The Message Is What Matters
Yoga teacher affirmation: The message is what matters.