Chair yoga is one of the most accessible forms of yoga because you can do it from a seated position. It’s a great way to start if you’re a beginner, have limited mobility, an injury, or even are desk-bound for most
Yoga is a practice that connects one to their true, spiritual nature. You use asana, pranayama and meditation as the means to increase inner joy and personal freedom. Through such techniques, you tap into your power. And the best part is,
Stress is a common enemy in physical and mental health. Yet many yoga teachers--and especially your students--don’t fully understand the negative impacts of chronic stress on your well-being. This article gives you a simple definition to understand stress as well as
Curious students often want to take their practice beyond the studio walls and attend a yoga retreat. The problem is that there’s not a one-size-fits-all experience that will please everyone. So they come to you for advice. Steer them in the
The beginning of a yoga class lays the foundation for what’s to come, and what better way to do this than invite your students to set an intention. Yet many students don’t fully understand what an intention is. Nor do they
Prana is the sum of all energy in the universe, and pranayama is the way in which you control, master, and expand that energy. The most common method of doing this in the yoga practice is through a conscious breathing practice.
You make the most of your energy and focus when you act from inspiration. That’s why this post is chock-full of fantastic quotes you’ll be excited to share with your students. And it lists the best books for yogis to keep
As yogis, you have incredible tools to find inner balance. Yet you’re human and life can sometimes seem overwhelming. You can spread yourself too thin and feel you don’t have enough time or energy to accomplish what you want and need
Last week we discussed how ongoing learning keeps you on the cutting edge as a yoga professional. Yet it’s really the good habits you embody on a daily basis that internalize your new knowledge. Those good habits form the foundation for
Mastery as a yoga professional is established through a commitment to ongoing learning and excellence in the field. Yet in yoga, there is no predetermined course outline or education curriculum to gain such mastery. Instead, you have to create a schedule
