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How To Become A Yoga Teacher
If you want to become a yoga instructor, then start here. These are my most helpful articles to get you started.
Recently Added in Yoga Alliance
All the burning questions you have about Yoga Alliance that the rest of the internet won’t answer can be found right here. From Yoga Alliance membership benefits to whether or not you even need to be certified, I cover everything that Yoga Alliance has to offer.
How To Know If An Online YTT Is Legit: 8 Things To Look For
Looking for an online yoga teacher training? Make sure it’s a good one before you sign up. Here is what to look for to know if an online YTT is legit.
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Levels of Yoga Certification: What The Heck Is The Difference Between 200-, 300-, and 500-Hour YTT Courses?
There are SO many types of yoga certification courses lately… so which is right for you? Learn about 200 RYT, 300 RYT, and 500 RYT requirements in this post.
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What is Yoga Alliance and Do I Need an RYT Certificate to Teach Yoga?
The Yoga Alliance helps standardize YTT programs, but does that mean that you need an RYT certificate to teach yoga? Nope. Here’s why.
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So you’re thinking about becoming a yoga teacher, huh? I’ve got you covered. From how to choose a training program, what to do to prepare, to how to find a job as a yoga instructor, I cover all the topics you need to be successful as a yoga teacher.
3 Best Tools To Launch A Yoga App (That You Can Actually Afford)
Learn how to launch a yoga app with the three tools that I used to create my six-figure salary as a yoga instructor. They’re easy, affordable, and effective.
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Does Yoga Insurance Cover You If You Teach Online? Not Always.
Using yoga insurance as a yoga instructor is super important but if you teach yoga online then you might not be covered. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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Want The Best Microphone For YouTube? Here Are My Top Picks
If you want to teach yoga online or record videos for YouTube, then you need a quality microphone. Here are the best microphones for YouTube on the market.
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How to Pivot To Teaching Yoga Online (For A Long Time)
If your income has dropped SIGNIFICANTLY as a yoga teacher due to COVID-19, then here are my tips for pivoting your yoga career to teaching online.
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How to Record Yourself Teaching Yoga & Film Yoga Videos
If you want to teach yoga online then you need to learn how to record yourself teaching yoga. I’ve been doing it for YEARS… here are my tips.
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Making a Yoga Playlist? Where to Get Music for Your Online Classes
If you teach yoga online, then you need a yoga playlist that is royalty-free or properly licensed. Here are my top spots for getting yoga music.
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Wanna know about the chakras colors, how they work, and how to balance them? Then check out these posts all about the chakras.
Dhyana Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Use It?
The dhyana mudra is one of the oldest and most powerful mudras that yogis can use in their meditation practice. Find out more in this post.
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Lotus Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Do It?
The lotus mudra, or ‘padma’ mudra, can be used for loving-kindness meditation and is associated with the heart chakra, or anahata. Read this post to learn more.
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Dharmachakra Mudra: What Is It And How Do You Do It?
What do the Buddha’s hand gestures symbolize? And why do yogis do it? Everything you need to know about the dharmachakra mudra.
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If you’re already a yoga instructor and you’re looking for resources on how to choose your advanced training or to improve your career, then you’ll love this section of the blog. From how to write the perfect resume to how to find a job, I’ve got you covered.
How To Teach Yoga On Zoom With Two Devices In 6 Easy Steps
Using 2 devices to teach online classes on Zoom makes it a better experience for both the teacher and the students. Here’s how to teach yoga on zoom with two devices.
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What Is Trauma Informed Yoga And Should I Get Certified?
Trauma informed yoga is a helpful supplementary treatment method for trauma-sensitive individuals. As a yoga teacher, you can support healing through trauma-sensitive yoga techniques. Read more in this post.
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10 Things You Must Do After Your Yoga Teacher Training
Wondering what to do after your yoga teacher training? Follow these exact steps to build your yoga career up with a strong foundation. This is what to do next after your YTT.
read moreRecently Added in Pranayama and Meditation
From Breath of Fire to Vedic Meditation, everything you need to know to start your own pranayama and meditation practice can be found here.
3 Tips to Master Ujjayi Breath (An Ancient Yogic Breathing Technique)
Ever wondered what the ujjayi breath was or why we do it? In this video, I talk about the benefits of ujjayi breathing and give my 3 tips on how to do it.
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How to Start Mindful Journaling (With Journaling Ideas!)
You’ve heard about journaling before but now you want to know how to start journaling and feeling the benefits. Read this post where I give you tips on mindful journaling, plus 5 journaling ideas to get you started.
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Vedic Meditation: The OG Meditation Style That All Others Are Based On
What is Vedic meditation and where did it come from? (And what does it have to do with Transcendental Meditation?) Come check out one of the oldest forms of meditation and learn how to do Transcendental Meditation today.
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Learn about different yoga poses, yoga sequences, and the history of yoga by exploring my yoga category on the blog.
Yoga For Scoliosis: 7 Yoga Poses For A Stronger Back
Got sore knees? Yoga for knee pain is the perfect remedy. These yoga poses will help increase flexibility and strengthen your leg muscles.
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How To Do Rotated Head to Knee Pose
Rotated Head to Knew Pose (Rotated Head to Knee) is a good beginner pose to open up the hips, improve digestion, and stretch the abductors.
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How To Do Lunge with Prayer Twist Pose
Lunge with Prayer Twist Pose (Namaskar Parsvakonasana) stretches the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves and improves balance and awareness.
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Yoga and meditation are powerful tools for your pregnancy that can not only help you be healthy during your pregnancy but also your baby too.
Six Essential Prenatal Yoga Poses for a Powerful Birth
Pregnancy is a time where expectant mothers are experiencing more stress than usual: discomfort from morning sickness, pelvic pain from the loosening of connective tissues, and fear about the upcoming labor and delivery process. The third trimester can be especially...
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All of the different yoga poses and postures can be found here.
How To Do Rotated Head to Knee Pose
Rotated Head to Knew Pose (Rotated Head to Knee) is a good beginner pose to open up the hips, improve digestion, and stretch the abductors.
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How To Do Lunge with Prayer Twist Pose
Lunge with Prayer Twist Pose (Namaskar Parsvakonasana) stretches the hamstrings, quadriceps, and calves and improves balance and awareness.
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How To Do Plank Pose
Plank Pose (Phalakasana) is a great exercise to increase core strength, align the joints, encourage good posture and relieve lower back pain.
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Check out my honest opinion on yoga mats, yoga props, books, and clothing in these helpful product reviews.
Most Recent On The Blog
A running list of the latest content
How To Do Plank Pose
Plank Pose (Phalakasana) is a great exercise to increase core strength, align the joints, encourage good posture and relieve lower back pain.
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How To Do Twisted Lizard Pose
Twisted Lizard Pose (Parivritta Utthan Pristhasana) is an intermediate pose that stretches the quadriceps, hip flexors, and ankles.
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How To Do Cow Pose
Cow Pose (Bitilasana) is a great warm-up posture for your yoga practice, especially when combining it with Cat Pose (Marjaryasana).
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Yoga For Knee Pain: 7 Yoga Poses For Stronger Knees
Got sore knees? Yoga for knee pain is the perfect remedy. These yoga poses will help increase flexibility and strengthen your leg muscles.
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How To Do Locust Pose
Locust Pose (Salabhasana) is great to increase spinal flexibility, strengthen the muscles of the back body and expand the chest and throat.
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Prana Energy: The Life-Altering Life Force
Our yoga practice helps us move prana through our energetic bodies. So what is prana anyway? Here is my breakdown of prana energy, the vital force.
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