The Yoga Deconstructed Method Shows You How to Build Poses, Step-by-Step
Trina Altman shares how she uses simple, playful exercises to break down complicated asanas into manageable components.
Trina Altman shares how she uses simple, playful exercises to break down complicated asanas into manageable components.
You just finished your YTT. Here's how to stand out from the crowd to build—and keep—a strong student following.
The learning doesn't end with YTT. These tips help you get past your newness and nervousness.
You've got your YTT. Now what?
Six essential tips to build teaching confidence.
If you're struggling to be more creative lately, you're in good company. So we asked our contributors for their top creativity-boosting tricks.
Use scribing to enhance your teaching for yourself and your students.
Often, when we find a teacher or a class we love, we stick to it. Here, Jeremy Falk makes the case for finding inspiration everywhere—even when we encounter styles we don't aspire to.
"I think one of the most important things we, as teachers, need to do to help keep yoga moving forward in a positive direction is be diligent in continuing our learning and personal growth."
Yoga students often bring their off-the-mat problems into the studio, looking for guidance. While it’s easy for teachers to get sucked into these conversations, it can be tricky to know what to offer in response.
We asked 19 senior teachers to share with you the kind of advice that can move you closer to their caliber of talent. You're welcome.
Last year, 14,700 new yoga teachers registered with Yoga Alliance. But are all of these newly trained teachers well qualified? Experienced yoga instructors weigh in.
Need yoga lesson planning inspiration? Use these tips to stay inspired when creating new sequences for your yoga classes, so you and your students will never get bored.
A lot of new yoga teachers feel lost and slightly overwhelmed once the cocoon of Teacher Training has been shed. Learn how to get your yoga teaching career started.
With yoga continually evolving, CE is crucial for teachers. Here, five tips for getting the most you can out of your time as a student.
As yoga teachers, it’s our job to make these postures as docile as possible. Here, 3 simple tips to help your students overcome their fears.
Leslie Kaminoff says never say never about a yoga pose and that the key to safely teaching asana is shifting the focus to svadyaya.
Some teachers weave personal stories of romance, illness, and more into their instruction, while others stick to alignment and sequencing.
Preparation and clear intent will help you keep a class on track when students have questions.
Subbing for a regular yoga teacher can be a little scary, but it can help you hone your teaching skills and boost your career. Here are 8 secrets to becoming a successful sub.
Learn how to create a distance-learning class for your students and expand your client base.
Proficiency in differing approaches to yoga can deepen your understanding.
Yoga fosters connection, including between teachers and students. But sharing too much personal information can damage the classroom dynamic.
Skillfully incorporating anatomical language into your classes can increase your students' awareness of their bodies and their asanas.
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While neck rolls and stretches can be great for calming stressed students, they're not safe for everyone. Here, discover the two things you should be wary about, and how to teach yoga exercises for the neck safely to your students.
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Maty Ezraty gives advice on teaching with mirrors and how we should overcome these obstacles.