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5 Reasons You Need to Create Online Content
I’m not one for hyperbole. But I would venture to say that now is the most important time for yoga teachers to start creating digital
My Favorite Yoga & Meditation Gift Books
When I think back over the past few years of creating content for Yogaland podcast, I feel so fortunate that I’ve been introduced to some
Three Meditation Studies That Inspire Me to Practice
Even after all these years, I still need need reminders about why this practice is so valuable. I always find inspiration when I read new
What Self Care Means to Me — and Why It Matters
Self care is a buzz word these days. And there’s a reason for it – in times of cultural and political strife, people’s interest in
6 Vital Things to Look for in a 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Students often ask me if they should do a 200-hour yoga teacher training. I always answer with a resounding, ‘Yes!’ — even if they don’t plan
Yoga Pose Notebook: Natarajasana (King Dancer Pose)
If you’ve spent time practicing with me, you know that I like to organize postures into categories. Sorry, I’m a Virgo. I’m also from the
Yoga Pose Notebook: Ustrasana (Camel Pose)
I wanted to like Ustrasana, or Camel Pose, for years, but everything kept getting in my way. Everything, meaning, my lower back, my neck, and
Why I Meditate
“I don’t meditate.” “I don’t do yoga.” “Meditation and yoga are for New Age, magical thinkers who are out of touch with reality and have
Yoga Pose Notebook: Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana
I think I’m pretty good at teaching yoga. But, I also think I get lazy once in a while and I don’t expose students to
Yoga Pose Notebook: Lizard Pose
Key Takeaway About Lizard Pose: I’ve been easier, softer and lighter on my hips for the last couple of years. I used to bludgeon them
Verbal Cues for Yoga Poses: The Easiest Ways to Immediately Improve Your Communication
As we discussed in Part I of this series, the ability to give clear, compelling verbal cues is one of the most distinguishing characteristics of
Verbal Cues for Yoga Poses: The Most Common Instructional Errors We Make When Teaching Yoga
The ability to give clear, concise, and compelling verbal cues for yoga poses is one of the most distinguishing factors of a good yoga teacher.
