Daily routines have recently been disrupted due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Group yoga classes have ceased and even private lessons have been canceled to the quarantine. To keep your yoga business afloat and to still give your community the support they
As a yoga teacher, you spend many hours face-to-face with your clients on the mat. And it’s incredibly satisfying to witness their positive transformation right before your eyes. But running the behind-the-scenes aspect of your yoga business might not be as
Once you leave a teacher training program, you often find very little formal structure in the actual teaching of yoga to students. Yet a spontaneous and disjointed approach to yoga instruction can make it challenging for many to internalize the many
The yoga studio is designed to be a safe place for your students to explore their practice. While a room doesn’t have to be fancy, you can design it in a way that inspires your students when on their mat. You
The online world might convince you it’s necessary to operate your business at full throttle year-round. Quite the contrary is true, however. There are actually four seasons of a yoga business. And when you recognize the traits and pace of each
Deliberate practice is the third ingredient to mastery as a yoga professional. It’s what removes the feeling of being stuck in your business and unlocks a heightened level of performance. This commitment to small, unrelenting improvement is also what builds the
In order to thrive in the yoga industry (or any field), it’s essential to know your strengths. It’s from this understanding of your unique interests that your natural talents can shine. You can get energized by your work--not drained from it.
If you want to manage or own a thriving yoga studio, it’s essential to build a strong team of teachers--and keep them motivated to perform at a high level over time. Yet, these leadership skills are not frequently taught in the
At the end of every yoga class, you lead your students into a peaceful savasana. Yet many times nearby road noise or the loud chatter of other students just outside the studio walls can be very distracting. This can be a
The yoga industry is growing at a rapid pace. Unfortunately, there are many common pitfalls made by yoga professionals that prevent their success. This post reveals the 5 biggest mistakes to avoid--and better yet, shows you how to shift your mindset,
