Yoga Teacher Spotlight: Nicole Anderson Land
Ever wonder what people do AFTER yoga teacher training? Many participate in training simply to deepen their own education and yoga practice. Many others wish to create a life and living out of their love of yoga. ๐ In this new blog feature, Yoga Teacher Spotlight,...
5 Types of Meditation to Practice Today
Maybe you've heard of the incredible benefits of mediation, but have yet to adopt the practice for yourself. Perhaps the idea of sitting cross-legged on the floor while trying to "empty your mind" sounds. . .boring. Or not your style. No worries. You're not the only...
30 Minute Chair Yoga Sequence
Chair yoga participants come in all ages, shapes, and sizes. Some have challenging health issues, others are recovering from illness or surgery, or lack mobility and balance not suited for typical able-bodied yoga classes.And this type of yoga isn't limited to the...
The 6 Major Forms of Yoga Explained
In the physical-fueled world of yoga, it's easy to understand why most people believe that's the only way to practice yoga. But in the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most beloved and sacred texts of India, it describes the necessity for different forms of yoga. Because...
5 Things to Do When Yoga Teacher Training Ends
You can remember the first day of yoga teacher training like it was yesterday. Your excited butterflies and apprehension that comes from the unknown. You had your doubts along the journey, wondered if you'd actually finish. But through blood, sweat, and tears, you did...
Beginner’s Ultimate Guide to Meditation
Whether a yoga neophyte or going through yoga teacher training, we all seem to be beginners at meditation. And that's because when learning about yoga, most people focus on the postures, too often neglecting this importance of this practice. One reason we overlook...
How (and Why) to Teach Savasana
Ahhhh....savasana. The prize at the end of every yoga-asana class. Sometimes referred to as adult nap time, adult time out, or chillaxin'. Maybe not that last one exactly, but savasana has definitely inspired a meme or two. You can always tell the newbies or the...
3 Common Mistakes in Sequencing a Yoga Class
Planning a yoga class is more than picking out cool-looking poses and slapping them together. Do it that way and you run the risk of committing 3 common mistakes in sequencing yoga classes. If not more. While yoga has the ability to improve all areas of your life,...
30+ Themes for Your Yoga Classes
In yoga teacher training, I recommend using themes when creating your yoga classes. Without one, you might be tempted to throw everything in, but when you select a theme, it guides and narrows your selections. Think buffet vs ordering off the menu. Also, using themes...
How to Sequence a Yoga Class
What makes a good yoga-asana class? Anytime you walk out feeling better than when you entered. And a carefully constructed yoga sequence will ensure you get from point A (tense & stressed) to point B (all chill, no worries). Learning how to sequence a yoga-asana...
