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8 Ways to Build Your Client Base as a Teacher
You just finished your YTT. Here's how to stand out from the crowd to build—and keep—a strong student following. Building a solid client base is one of the prime goals for any yoga teacher. With good reason: There’s nothing more demoralizing than showing up week...
This Soulful Chant Will Help You Connect With Your Higher Power—And The Universe
Chanting is an important part of our yoga practice, and an excellent way to release emotions and express ourselves. In this devotional practice, Dr. Ingrid Yang, YJ September/October 2021 cover model, sings “A Song for Rama.” Watch the full chant here!
3 Can’t-Miss (and COVID-Safe) Yoga Destinations in Portugal
This article was originally posted in Yoga Journal. Read the article here. With over 86 percent of Portuguese citizens vaccinated, Portugal is one of the safest and easiest places to travel in Europe during the ongoing pandemic. Here's where to go. Ah, the grand...
Why You Shouldn’t Tell Students to Tuck Their Tailbone—And 4 Other Cues To Rethink
Avoid these commonly used (and misused) phrases—and replace them with these better ones. As yoga teachers, you probably spend countless hours curating and planning classes that fit your individual teaching style and the needs of your students. But how often do you...
Offering Hands-On Assists? Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes
After you've made sure your student wants to be touched, follow these hands-on assist upgrades. As yoga teachers, we often default to providing hands-on assistance to guide students into more comfortable asana positioning. But despite our earnest efforts, we may...