Summary: Leading a yoga teacher training involves more than sharing knowledge. A great teacher trainer knows how to titrate information, manage a room, and put the student first! In this…
Many yoga teacher trainers ask me the same question: "How can I use online learning effectively in my teacher training?" The question has become increasingly important as more studios want…
Summary: A successful 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training program requires clear learning outcomes, mentorship, professional skillbuilding and leadership development. You have offered a 200 hour yoga teacher training and are…
Summary: Thinking of developing a professional yoga teacher training curriculum? Creating your own YTT is an exciting (and sometimes a wee bit daunting) project! If you are new to designing…
Create Smart, Safe Sequences One of the skills that distinguishes experienced yoga teachers from newer instructors is the ability to create sequences that are intentional, safe, empowering and effective. While…
Summary: A comprehensive yoga teacher training manual provides a reference guide for key concepts, supports focus, supports interaction and application, supports self and peer feedback, articulates program expectations and enhances…
Summary: A well-planned yoga curriculum strengthens YTT programs by creating a progressive learning journey, ensuring consistency among your trainers, providing reinforcement between different aspects of the training, and boosting student…
Summary: Effective yoga lesson plans include measurable learning outcomes, estimated timings, a logical teaching flow, assessments and detailed trainer notes. These elements keep trainees engaged and trainers on track. …
Summary: Yoga teacher training has the potential to transform practitioners into teachers by fostering trainees’ leadership, authenticity, adaptability, growth, and constructive feedback skills. In training, we have a powerful opportunity…
Summary: Effective yoga teacher training materials should include robust trainer notes that teach a clear YTT teaching methodology, yoga sequencing frameworks that provide your students with a clear roadmap for…
Summary: Most 200-hour yoga teacher training syllabi include yoga sequencing. But "including" it and actually teaching it well are two different things. This post breaks down how much time sequencing…
Summary: Yoga teacher trainers need more than just great teaching skills to run an exceptional program. Leadership skills such as communicating well, giving effective feedback, managing group dynamics, and regulating…
