Teaching Yoga

Feeling a little anxious? Here's what you need to know to stay calm and collected.

You don’t necessarily get rid of fear. But you can learn how to overcome it. Instagram's @upsidedownmama explains.

This language misstep can have a tremendous effect on your students' practice.

A full-time yoga teacher trainer explains why the thing that everyone seems to worry about actually isn't a concern at all.

Some lessons come only with experience. But there are other universal truths that can be useful to know sooner rather than later. (Also, humor helps.) Jack Workman explains.

“Action Hiro” Landazuri shares his Body Smart Yoga, focusing on muscle sensations and effort over the endgame of a pose.

The narrative of a powerful class lies not just in the postures, but also in the progression. Here's how to honor those in-between moments.

You cannot make everyone happy, nor should you try.

Because there's more to life than hip openers.

Even yoga teachers make mistakes, despite the best of intentions.

This challenging posture is so much more than just a cool shape.

Hands shoulder-distance apart? Check. Lengthen through your back? Done. Here are other prompts to help you heighten your—and your students'—experience in this foundational pose.

You know what happens to a paper clip when you bend it back and forth too many times? Stop doing the same thing to your body.

Approaching this classic asana in a new way can make you keenly aware of your alignment—and help you break free of your rut.

From nonstop talking to arriving late or even adjusting other students—yoga teachers have seen all sorts of class disruptions. Here’s how to handle them.

“Going deeper” into your pose has nothing to do with how it looks.

The answer is simple.

Sometimes doing what you most love can leave you exhausted. Here's how to lead others through their practice without debilitating yourself.

Ever find that a standard alternative to a pose still doesn't feel right in your body? These accessible options will change that.