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I’m a Yoga Teacher Trainer: These Are My 4 Tips for New Teachers to Gain Confidence

New yoga instructors often show up prepared, but lacking teaching confidence. Use these 4 tips to increase your confidence and thrive as a teacher.
Jewel Elizabeth | March 11, 2021
“Knit My Ribs?” 6 Often Confusing Yoga Cues Explained

Yoga teachers use yoga cues during class that are meant to help but can sometimes be confusing. We deconstruct and explain 6 common yoga cues here.
Tonya Wetzel | December 17, 2020
7 Business Models to Monetize Your Online Yoga Teaching

Online yoga teaching is now the new normal. But all online yoga is not equal. Here are 7 business models to monetize your online teaching effectively.
Mariah Secrest-Comer | December 3, 2020
10 Books Every Yoga Teacher Should Read (Have You Read These?)

There are so many yoga books out there, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. Here are 10 must-read books for yoga teachers - have you read these?
Brooke Nally | November 13, 2020

New Yoga Teachers: Use These 5 Tips to Create a Thriving Career in Yoga

If you’re a new yoga teacher trying to create a thriving career in yoga, use these five tips to stand out and succeed in the oversaturated yoga market.
Allie Hill | September 16, 2018
This Yoga Teacher is Sick of the Yoga Community’s Bullsh*t

As yoga spreads throughout the world, so does the yoga community. And it's rapidly changing. Find out why this one yoga teacher is sick of its bullshit.
Michelle Stanger | September 10, 2018
10 Powerful Mantras Every Yoga Teacher Should Use

Mantras are powerful chants that help you to focus. Here are 10 uplifting mantras specifically for yoga teachers - yoga quotes to inspire and excite!

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Can You Do Yoga Teacher Training Online? This Company Says Yes You Can

Online yoga teacher training is actually a thing! Learn about the benefits, the drawbacks, and why some people are choosing to get certified online.
YogiApproved | May 31, 2018
A Yoga Instructor’s Guide to Teaching Pranayama Breathwork

As a yoga instructor, you know that teaching pranayama is beneficial to your students, but do you know how to teach it properly? This article explains how.
Amy Tenney | May 15, 2018
Here’s Why NOT Offering Yoga Adjustments is a More Effective Teaching Choice

Yoga teachers commonly offer yoga adjustments during class. But, choosing to not adjust students could be even more powerful. Here’s why.
Lara Falberg | May 11, 2018
How to Choose the Right Type of Yoga Insurance For Yoga Teachers

When choosing a yoga insurance policy, there are a few determining factors to consider. This guide will help you choose the right yoga insurance policy.

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7 (Sort of) True Yoga Teacher Stereotypes (Funny)

Say what you will about yoga teachers, but there are some things we all have in common. Read these 7 (sort of) true stereotypes - could this be you?
Liza Jones | April 27, 2018
Yoga Teachers: Here’s How to Prevent Injury In Class (and What to Do If Someone Gets Hurt)

Yoga injuries can happen, but this article shares pro tips on how yoga teachers can help prevent injuries in class and also what to do if someone gets hurt.

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Yoga Teachers: Should We Teach Chaturanga In Vinyasa Flow Classes?

Chaturanga is a way more challenging and advanced yoga pose than you would expect. Should teachers really teach this pose to students in a flow class?
Lara Falberg | October 21, 2017
Follow These 4 Steps to Totally Rock Your First Yoga Audition

After you’ve prepared, you will arrive at your audition feeling confident, peaceful and ready to rock. These simple steps will not only help you relax and stop stressing...
Shayla Law | November 2, 2016
Professional Advice: How to Prevent Yoga Teacher Burnout

We are people too, with lives outside of the yoga studio. And while we love our jobs, we are still susceptible of falling into a rut from time to time.
Dawn Yager | November 2, 2016
Yoga Teachers: 5 Steps to Maintain Your Personal Yoga Practice

Even as yoga teachers, we can sometimes fall out of our personal yoga practice. It’s easy to do - we are all so busy and the to-do list is endless.
Bec Weeden | July 11, 2016
An Interview with Pete Guinosso – Professional Advice for Yoga Teachers on How to Build Community

In this interview with Pete Guinosso, we will explore the idea of community and how it applies to being a yoga teacher and building your student base.
Lynann Politte | June 15, 2016
Top 3 Struggles Yoga Teachers Face + How to Turn Them into Successes

According to the 2016 Yoga in America released by Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal, only 29% of yoga teachers report yoga as their full-time job. This may sound like a very low number, but when you consider all the struggles yoga teachers face, it’s surprising this number isn’t any lower.
Ysmay Walsh | June 5, 2016
7 Ways Yoga Teachers Can Market Themselves to Build a Successful Career

In the rapidly growing yoga industry, how does one yoga teacher stand out from the rest? Teachers wonder...
Lynann Politte | May 27, 2016
Review of the Yoga Sequence Builder Service – Sequenched.com

Sequenched is a simple tool designed for yoga instructors to create custom yoga sequences. It’s great for any level of yoga teacher, but particularly ideal for new teachers or individuals currently in teacher training.
YogiApproved | May 27, 2016
Yoga’s Touch: Hands-On Adjustments, Alignment & Verbal Cues (Book Review)

Self-described as “an easy to use reference book that will become every teacher’s go-to source for the foundations of alignment, verbal cues, and hands-on adjustments, Yoga’s Touch acts as a comprehensive guidebook for yoga teachers.
YogiApproved | May 20, 2016
10 Reasons Why Yoga Teacher Training is the Best Thing You’ll Ever Do

Everyone’s journey during yoga teacher training is unique. You will learn different lessons, but it will undoubtedly change your life.
Alexis Kristan | April 28, 2016
How to Adjust Your Students in 6 Common Yoga Poses

Here are a few tips on how to practice safety, intention, and authenticity when making adjustments to your students during your yoga class.
Allie Flavio | March 29, 2016
Yoga Teachers: 5 Tips to Teach and Cue More Effectively

From one yoga instructor to another, here are 5 tips on how to use your words efficiently and effectively while cuing your next yoga class:
Lara Falberg | January 28, 2016
10 Ways to Be a Good Yoga Teaching Assistant

The role of an assistant is to solidify the foundation of the class, and ensures that the central theme of empowerment is truly embedded in the experience.
Kasia Litwinski | January 17, 2016
7 Savvy Social Media Tips for Yoga Instructors

As a yoga instructor with a million other things on your business to-do list, social media can easily fall to the bottom of your priorities
Lynann Politte | January 15, 2016