teaching yoga

17 Things to Do After Yoga Teacher Training

You completed your teacher training and are now an official yoga instructor. Yay! While all the studying and preparation is complete, there are still a number of other steps you should take. Here are 17 important things you should do after you complete your yoga teacher training. Start a “certification” file: Make sure you keep copies of your certification, your attendance records, and a list of the completed classes and grades for each class. This is important information to have on hand … [Read more...] about 17 Things to Do After Yoga Teacher Training

Establishing a Home Yoga Practice

Yoga in America is booming. A 2016 report by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance reported that 36.7 million people practice yoga, up from 20.4 million in 2012, and 28 percent of all Americans having taken a yoga class at some point in their lives. As a result, the demand for yoga instructors has never been higher and increasing numbers of practitioners are becoming inspired to teach — a career that can be as challenging as it is fulfilling. In their new book The Art and Business of Teaching Yoga: … [Read more...] about Establishing a Home Yoga Practice

6 Tips for Teaching Your First Yoga Class

Teaching your first yoga class can be intimidating. The prospect of it might cause you to totally stress out, pile on the pressure, and arrive to teach a nervous wreck. While those feelings are completely understandable, follow these six tips to relax and enjoy preparing for and teaching your very first yoga class. 1. Know Your Audience Every yoga instructor’s first time teaching is different. You may have scored your first gig at a gym, studio, community center, workplace, or school. How you … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Teaching Your First Yoga Class