Words matter - how the language you use could make people feel unwelcome in your class
Have you ever said the wrong thing in one of your yoga classes? I know I have…
As yoga teachers we want our words to inspire practitioners to find a deeper connection with themselves through their bodies.
We want our words to make people feel safe and welcome in our classes.
The last thing we want to do is make people feel like yoga isn’t for them or alienated or traumatised in any way.
So why is it that we can often end up saying the wrong thing?
Power Dynamics in the Yoga teacher/student relationship
So what exactly are power dynamics and why are they important? Power is a person’s ability or capacity to direct or influence others. Power dynamics are about the relationship between two or more people so these dynamics come into play in all our interactions.
6 things you need to do to start your successful yoga teaching career!
You’ve completed your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program and are now wondering how to start your career as a Yoga Teacher?? Read to find out the essentials you need to get started!
How to make a living as a yoga teacher - Challenging your money mindset
Talking about money can inspire discomfort and anxiety in many of us but for anyone running their own business (like yoga teachers), it’s essential we keep a close eye on our earnings so we can ensure our business is sustainable.
Become the go-to substitute yoga teacher everyone asks to cover their classes
First things first you need to find classes to cover. In our experience, the best way to start subbing classes is through your network of fellow teachers. This is the easiest way to get offered cover classes because the teacher you’re covering is providing a recommendation and in a sense vouching for you, so the studio or the client will feel much more comfortable working with you.
How to build a sustainable career as a yoga teacher and avoid burnout - 10 great tips!
Have you been wondering if it’s possible to teach yoga full-time? Before I dive into the HOW TO DO IT I will let you know the good news…IT COMPLETELY IS!
A Yoga Teachers Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Suparna Malhotra
Are you a qualified and highly skilled yoga teacher and practitioner …. yet filled with doubt about your abilities?
Do you internalise every piece of negative feedback you receive yet barely give airtime to the positive comments?
Do you feel like you could be holding yourself back from reaching your full potential as a yoga teacher?
If these statements sound familiar to you, you might be displaying symptoms of what’s often described as imposter syndrome.
For those of you who want to teach yoga: things I wish I’d known
I took my teacher training not having a clue how much a teacher was paid for a class, how many classes a day they taught, if they had another job, how they provided for their family etc etc. I just showed up to my regular classes, experienced the gift of yoga and then went home totally oblivious to how they spent the rest of their day.
5 Tips for new yoga teachers
Starting out teaching yoga can be both exciting and scary at the same time. If you’re just starting out on your teaching journey and in need of some guidance check out our 5 tips for new yoga teachers
6 Things I wish I’d known when I first started teaching yoga - Yoga Teacher Mentoring Blog
After taking time to think back over the last ten years I’ve put together 6 things I wish I’d known when I started teaching.
8 Tips to build your confidence as a new yoga teacher
Have you recently finished your yoga teacher training and had the thought: omg I’m a YOGA TEACHER NOW? I HAVEN'T A CLUE WHERE TO START!!
We hear you!! Every yoga teacher starts as a beginner at some point - so constantly remind yourself of that fact!!