Summary: Practice teaching is an essential part of the teacher training process and provides critical feedback for students during their learning process. A trainer’s ability to give effective feedback can…
Summary: Every new yoga teacher trainer has a learning curve. I certainly did! Looking back, most errors stemmed from a desire to give my students the very best experience possible.…
Summary: Does this sound familiar: you think you are repeating a concept again and again…but students still seem to think it’s the first time they have heard it! Here’s how…
Summary: A 200-hour YTT should focus on practice and foundational teaching skills, while a 300-hour YTT should help students integrate teaching mastery and introduce supporting subjects. When I created…
Summary: An effective 200-hour yoga teacher training focuses on helping your students to master essential teaching skills rather than covering every possible topic. Prioritize your trainee’s practice, simple teaching skills,…
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…
