Teaching Advice
Can online yoga teacher training be better than training in person?
In the past 15 months, I’ve taught over 700 hours of online trainings. Before that, I taught continuing education trainings for 10+ years. I’ve been
Common verbal cueing mistakes that yoga teachers make
If you sign up for Module I, when you login to our educational platform, Kartra, you will see this 👇 — a six-part downloadable manual
Common Errors in Manual Yoga Adjustments – and How to Fix Them
There is nothing better in class than receiving an excellent manual cue (also called manual yoga “adjustments” or “hands-on assists”). The body falls into place
Survivor’s Guide to Teaching Yoga When Life Throws You a Curveball
Nearly six years ago, my daughter Sofia-Rose was born. She brought me happiness I could have never imagined. She also obliterated my home practice beyond
Mastering the Art of the Well-Paced Class
Every day during my teacher trainings I give my students time to practice on their own—at their own pace. The practice period is only 15
How to Teach Yoga Transitions
Transitions in yoga—and life—can be choppy, unstable, and erratic. Below, you’ll find five essential concepts that make all transitions in yoga more smooth and skillful.
How to Survive the Worst Yoga Class You’ve Ever Taught
We’ve all had the same gut-wrenching, heart-breaking thought at some point while teaching a class, ‘This is not only the worst class that I’ve taught,
5 Ways to Stay Healthy, Safe, and Grounded While You’re Teaching
As yoga teachers, we’re committed to the wellbeing of our students. After all, our bottom line is to help people reduce their suffering. We even
Run — don’t walk — away from Zoom-only teacher trainings
If you’re considering doing a yoga teacher training online, you probably have a laundry list of attributes that you are looking for in the training.
7 Ways Repurposing is Vital to Your Content Strategy
Most yoga teachers I know feel that coming up with content is consistently is daunting at best, completely depleting and ego-crushing at worst. I get
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
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.
Check Your Head: Four Ways to Get Ready to Teach a Yoga Class
If you’re not a yoga teacher, you probably don’t understand the utter ridiculousness of our daily commute or schedule inefficiencies. Yes, we’re happy that we
In Praise of Moving More Slowly
Choosing to slow down is a radical decision. And, like most things, slowing down and paying attention takes practice. When it comes to yoga, I
In Praise of the Quiet Yoga Class
In 20 years of teaching yoga, I’ve never played music in my class. Not once. If you play music in your class — or you
When Students Behave Badly, Part II
For teachers, yoga classrooms are where we work. It’s where we share our passion for the practice, where we earn our livelihood, and where we
When Students Behave Badly, Part I
I love my students, I respect my students, and I fully appreciate the fact that I wouldn’t have a job without my students. And, dear
5 Tips For New Yoga Teachers
Before you read this post, I encourage you to listen to Episode 3 of Andrea’s podcast! In the episode I expand on the ideas presented
5 Ways to (Re)Inspire Your Yoga Practice
We all get stuck in a rut from time to time—even yoga teachers. In fact, the question that comes up most frequently in the
A Clear Approach for Dealing with the Stresses of Teaching Yoga
Let’s face it, you probably put more pressure on yourself as a teacher than you ever anticipated. These pressures may be the real, black-and-white stresses
5 Ways a 500-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Will Advance Your Career
It’s hard to make a living as a yoga teacher. Here’s why doing an advanced training is one of the most valuable, meaningful, sensible things
Responding to fear with skill and compassion
The idea of being fearless—on or off the yoga mat—doesn’t resonate with me. Neither does the notion of conquering my fears. I understand and appreciate
5 Things to Know About Yoga Teacher Training
On the last day of my 200-hour teacher training last August, I woke up early to reflect and write about the experience. For an entire
