Yoga has been around for many centuries, but its official festivity, the International Day of Yoga (IDY), is only entering its 5thannual celebration. And what exactly is it all…
Sequencing is the hidden art of the yoga class. Peak pose sequencing is a sequencing style in which you select a challenging apex pose and then creates a sequence that…
Happiness is one of the great mysteries of life. Although we continually wonder what will make us happy and try to work for more of it, we often get frustrated…
When you're just beginning to teach, trying to figure out what to cue in a yoga pose can be overwhelming! Sure, you obviously have to get people into the "shape"…
Energy channels are like information freeways. According to yogic texts, humans have a system of over 72,000 nadis, or energy channels, that flow throughout the body. These channels are not…
With over 10 years experience as a yoga practitioner, I have learned that being a male yogi can be a completely different experience from being a female yogi. Knowing what…
I’m not a fan of the way that we use the word work. “I’m going to work,” “I’m going to get some work done,” “how’s work?” These are common phrases…
Planning a yoga teacher training? Not sure what format to use? Here are some tips to get you thinking about your schedule in the most effective - and marketing friendly…
Being a professional yoga teacher is hard work, and much of that work takes place outside the classroom. To have career longevity, you must develop good working skills with your…
Headstand is a wonderful pose, but has suffered a rash of bad press ever since the post on "How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body". However, when done intelligently, it provides…
When we are faculty, we think our job is to tell students what we know. This is a recipe for disaster. A studio owner recently spoke to me about the…
Four tips for yoga teachers on supporting emotional yoga students. Yoga is a practice where we can invite students to arrive authentically in their bodies, minds, and feelings. For some…
