Leading a 200-hour intensive yoga teacher training is a great way to offer depth to a student’s yoga practice or guide them on the path of becoming a certified teacher in a short period of time. But how do you blend
A creative and fun introductory icebreaker game is one of the best ways to create an inclusive environment at your teacher training. It relaxes people from the get-go. It brings laughter and interaction to the group immediately and can relieve any
The common phrase that you are “in the right place at the right time” implies that luck, instead of merit, is what most greatly influences your positive experience. But what if you could strategically place yourself at that right time to
Many yoga practitioners and teachers today spend many hours focusing on the perfection of physical asana. While building a strong and flexible body is essential to well-being, the breath is really what supports and guides such a practice. The pranayama resources
Have you ever felt relaxed and satisfied one minute, then found yourself full of worry or anxiety the next? Did you ever have the most amazing day at work followed by an unexpected argument with your spouse? As humans, we have
A group taking a yoga teacher training often starts out as strangers and ends with many friendships being forged over the time together. Shared learning, vulnerability, and intense curiosity fuel the growth of those relationships. So does trust and clear communication.
Fear helps us survive dangerous situations, but it is unnecessary for almost everything else. Instead of removing this life-saving emotion, you can embrace courage in the face of it to still lead a magnificent, creative, and successful life. Yoga helps you
Communication with others happens countless times in a day. Yet, we rarely stop to reflect on the listening skills required to create harmonious relationships. The skills of listening can be especially important in the business realm because they affect how you
Yoga is a practice, and profession, based on integrity. While you want trust to be the foundation for your business relationships in the field, a written yoga contract can be a supplemental measure to ensure this is the case. Plus, it’s
As an independent contractor in the yoga field, it’s essential that you use written agreements to keep integrity and clear communication at the forefront of your business relationships. The sample yoga contract below covers the 10 points you'll want to consider
