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Pick up practical advice from top teachers on how to improve your yoga teaching career—from in-depth information on yoga anatomy to smart sequencing tips and expert insights to build (and maintain) your teaching business.
Pick up practical advice from top teachers on how to improve your yoga teaching career—from in-depth information on yoga anatomy to smart sequencing tips and expert insights to build (and maintain) your teaching business.
Aadil Palkhivala Explains How to Teach Ujjayi Breath
Some students struggle to grasp the source of Ujjayi breathing, while others tend to exaggerate it. What's the best way to teach Ujjayi breath?
When Religion and Yoga Are Confused
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
How to Save a Class
Check out Rachel Brahinsky's author page.
Teaching the Spiritual Essence of Yoga with Integrity
Check out Swami Shankardev Saraswati PhD's author page.
Branding a Style of Yoga
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
The Truth About Cracking + Popping Joints
There are many myths about joint cracking. Here's what you need to know.
Asana as the Foundation of Higher Living
Check out Swami Shankardev Saraswati PhD's author page.
The Yoga Teacher’s Employment Contract – Part 3
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
The Myth of the Ideal Neck
Check out Paul Grilley's author page.
Yoga Wanderlust for Teachers
Check out Rachel Brahinsky's author page.
Forging a Powerful Mind
Check out Swami Shankardev Saraswati PhD's author page.
The Yoga Teacher’s Employment Contract, Part 2
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
Debunking the Tucked Pelvis
Check out Paul Grilley's author page.
One-on-One Time
Check out Rachel Brahinsky's author page.
The Yoga TeacherÂ’s Employment Contract, Part 1
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
Two Layers of Stretch
Check out Paul Grilley's author page.
Using the Five Elements to Purify Our Being
How to use nature's five basic elements to find balance and harmony in the body.
Healthy Joint Stress: Through the Hands of a Yogi
Check out Paul Grilley's author page.
Ethics, Adjustments, and Cathartic Release
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
Karma: Facing our Destiny with Free Will
Check out Jayne Stevenson's author page.
Yoga in the Silver Years
Check out Rachel Brahinsky's author page.
Insurance and Dually Trained Yoga Teachers
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
Child’s Play: Kickstart Your Imagination By Teaching Yoga To Kids
Teaching yoga to kids can be difficult - but if you can restart your imagination, you'll learn as much from them as they learn from you.
Keeping the Joints Happy
Check out Paul Grilley's author page.
Yoga and Samkhya: Purifying the Elements of the Human Being
Check out Jayne Stevenson's author page.
Exercise and Sacrifice
Check out Paul Grilley's author page.
Yoga for Emotional Trauma
Check out Rachel Brahinsky's author page.
How Integrative Medicine May Affect Yoga Teaching and Business
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
Teaching Context
Check out Swami Shankardev Saraswati PhD's author page.
Rework the Taoist Idea of Yin and Yang for the 3 Tissues of Your Body
Differentiate these tissues by understanding the Taoist yin and yang so you can help your students open their bodies appropriately.
How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training Program
So you've decided you want to be a teacher. With so many excellent choices, how can you be sure you're picking the right one for you?
The Ethics and Liabilities of Touch
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
Yoga: The Path to Universal Being
Check out Swami Shankardev Saraswati PhD's author page.
How to Teach a Multi-Level Class
Learn how to teach an effective multi-level class that benefits students of all experience levels.
Teaching the Essence of Yoga
Check out Swami Shankardev Saraswati PhD's author page.
The Legal Implications of Health Advice, Part 2
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
Lifting the Arms, Part 3: Lengthen Latissimus Dorsi for Higher Reach and Deeper Backbends
Check out Roger Cole's author page.
The Debate: Teach With English or Sanskrit Pose Names?
It's a central debate in the West: should we use the Sanskrit names when we teach? You may be surprised to learn just how many reasons there are to do so.
Love, or Living Without Regret
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
Speaking Mindfully: The Legal Implications of Health Advice, Part I
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
The Energetic Effects of Pranayama
Changing the sequencing of your class changes your students' energetic experience. Create different energetic effects in your students —with the careful use of breath control.
Should Yoga Studios Ask Students to Sign a Liability Waiver?
Check out Michael H. Cohen JD MBA's author page.
How to Teach Peace
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
Lifting the Arms, Part 2: Rotate and Elevate the Shoulder Blades for Fuller, Safer Movement
Check out Roger Cole's author page.
Anatomy For Yoga with Paul Grilley.
Check out Richard Rosen's author page.
Working with a Hamstring Injury? Use Yoga for Soreness + Pain Relief
Find out how to use yoga for soreness and different ways to modify your practice.
Strengthening the Arms in Urdhva Dhanurasana
Check out Maty Ezraty's author page.
Ask Our Expert: Aadil Palkhivala
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
Lifting the Arms: Cinch Down & Turn Out to Protect Your Rotator Cuff
Check out Roger Cole's author page.
How to Open a Yoga Studio, Part 8: Are You the Right Fit?
Check out Constance Loizos's author page.
The Yoga of Balance
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
Principles of Sequencing: Plan a Yoga Class to Energize or Relax
Changing the order in which you teach the same poses completely changes their effect on your students. Learn the principles of sequencing to target the energy of your class.
Ask Our Expert: Sudha Carolyn Lundeen
Check out Sudha Carolyn Lundeen's author page.
A Guide to Common Chants
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Intro to Chanting, Mantra, and Japa
Mantra and Chanting have long been associated with yoga practice, but should you teach them? Learn the history of these practices and some popular chants to help you get started.
Teach Students to Discern Between Force and Feeling
Teaching students the difference between force vs. feeling won't only make them better yogis—it will also make them better citizens of the world.
Focus on Your Feet: How to Improve Balance and Prevent Injuries
If you want your yoga to build strong, stable, balanced legs, it's important to work the feet properly—even when you're not standing on them.
Creating a Safe Space
Check out Rusty Wells's author page.
Uncommon Respect, Part Two
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
Talking Shop with Dharma Mittra
Dharma Mittra, —the master teacher behind the 908 yoga asana poster—, shares his insight on the practice.
Sequencing Primer: 9 Ways to Plan a Yoga Class
Yoga teachers, there are so many ways to sequence a class. Here's your primer, complete with 9 sample sequences, each with a different target.
How to Teach Students to Intuitively Use Proper Alignment: Tadasana Hips
Check out Roger Cole's author page.
Attracting Top Teachers
Check out Constance Loizos's author page.
Uncommon Respect
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
How to Set the Yoga Pace For Your Home Practice
When practicing at home, there are a few things to remember about how to stay safe, go at a good yoga pace, and keep from counting in your head.
Teaching Pranayama
Check out Claudia Cummins's author page.
Promoting Your New Studio
Check out Constance Loizos's author page.
The Art of Guiding
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
Keep the Neck Safe in Shoulderstand
Check out Roger Cole's author page.
Teaching Yoga for Scoliosis
Check out Elise Browning Miller's author page.
How to Open a Yoga Studio Part 5: To Partner, Or Not to Partner
Check out Constance Loizos's author page.
Purna Yoga: A Comprehensive Approach to Teaching
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
10 Tips for Practicing Virasana Safely
Check out Roger Cole's author page.
Instructing from the Ground Up
Check out Sarah Powers's author page.
How to Open a Yoga Studio, Part 4: Researching Your Lease
Check out Constance Loizos's author page.
Keep the Knees Healthy in Virasana
Check out Roger Cole's author page.
Teaching Dharma
Check out Aadil Palkhivala's author page.
How to Protect the Sacroiliac Joints
Learn some theories about the origin of SI pain as well as practical ways to help your students prevent or treat problems.