Teaching yoga

Brittany Alred is a new yoga teacher who asks Shannon, in a consultation call, about doing yoga poses versus using verbal cues.

Using a yoga class theme is a great way to bring your students back to the present moment. It's a lot of fun too! Here are my tips for creating a theme, plus 39 themes to choose from.

New yoga instructors often show up prepared, but lacking teaching confidence. Use these 4 tips to increase your confidence and thrive as a teacher.

Yoga vows Be patient to your restlessness. Be kind to your body. Be grateful for the opportunity of being here just now. Feel driven by the unique chance to learn a little more, to know yourself a little deeper.

Words of inspiration that bring life to the spiritual power of yoga and honor- live your yoga. Poems to provide inspiration for on and off the mat.

When you do yoga, you’re not only giving your body a workout. As you move through breathing exercises, poses, and even relaxation, you’re actively stimulating your brain, too.

For new yoga teachers, having the confidence to properly cue students into postures is one of the most challenging obstacles in their new career. If you are reading this post, it is probably because you too are a little uneasy in this area. There is no doubt that all teachers started right where you are […]

I get asked all the time: "Susanne, where do I start?" Here’s your roadmap, what I would do if I would start today as a yoga teacher.

Tired of using "relax" over and over and over again during a Yin Yoga practice?⁠ Try using these words instead. ⁠ In this piece from Leta Lavigne, she offers 72 (yes, 72!) words to use when cueing a Yin Yoga practice. You'll want to keep this list handy for all of your future classes.⁠