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Understanding Fascial Tension: Causes and Effective Relief Strategies
Learn more about fascial tension, what causes it, and how to relieve it in this comprehensive blog post.
Kundalini for Feminine Energy: Ignite Your Creative Power and Passion
Ignite your creative power and passion with Kundalini for feminine energy. Here’s how.
6 Effective Somatic Yoga for Neck and Shoulders
Here are the best somatic yoga poses for neck and shoulders that are holding onto stress.
Mastering the Sufi Grind: Benefits and Techniques for All Levels
Discover effective techniques and benefits of the Sufi grind to enhance your Kundalini practice.
The Best Scholarship for Yoga Teacher Training: Your Path to Funding
Discover the top scholarship options for yoga teacher training and learn how to fund your journey.
The Best Kundalini Yoga for Pregnancy: How to Practice Safely
Discover essential tips and guidelines for practicing Kundalini Yoga during pregnancy. Enhance your wellness journey—read the article for valuable insights!
Kundalini Yoga for Chakras: An Uplifted Guide to Energy Balance
Discover how Kundalini Yoga can enhance your chakra energy balance. Explore techniques, benefits, and practices to harmonize your mind and body. Read more!
How to Teach Somatic Yoga: A Practical Guide for Instructors
Want to know how to teach somatic yoga? Here’s a practical guide for developing the expertise you need to teach somatic yoga.
The Best Somatic Exercises for Grief: Find Healing Through Movement
Explore effective somatic exercises to help process grief and foster healing through movement. Discover practical steps to support your journey. Read more.
How Much to Charge for Zoom Yoga Class: A Practical Pricing Guide
Discover practical tips for setting the right price for your Zoom yoga classes. Learn strategies to attract clients and maximize your earnings. Read more!
Comprehensive Guide to Your Yoga Service Agreement
Create a solid foundation for your yoga teaching with an essential service agreement. Here’s what I’ve learned after over a decade in the yoga industry.
#352 – Redefining Feminine Energy in Yoga & Ayurveda with Katie Silcox
One of my dearest friends, and founder of Shakti School, Katie Silcox is back!! Today Katie and I are talking all things feminine. What is feminine energy? How does it appear and how do we embody it in yoga and ayurveda?
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.
Yoga Teacher Resources
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.
Yoga Business and Marketing
Comprehensive Guide to Your Yoga Service Agreement
When you first start working as a yoga instructor, it can be easy to focus on the joy of teaching. But every yoga business and yoga studio needs a yoga instructor service agreement. Essentially, when you start to teach yoga, you want a formal document that will set...
5 Best Yoga Teacher Insurance Plans (2026)
The short answer: Yes, you need yoga teacher insurance — and it's more affordable than you think. Most policies run between $100–$200/year and cover both general liability (someone trips in your class) and professional liability (a student claims your cues caused an...
20 Awesome Ways To Make Money As A Yoga Instructor
There seems to be a common theme among yogis…. …at a certain point in their journey, passion for the practice grows. They see how great yoga is for their own health and well-being and they feel like they want to share it with others. Perhaps teaching is on the...
Yoga Alliance
How to Update Your Yoga Alliance Teacher Profile Step-by-Step
‘Tis the perfect moment for a revamp, no? As many of us are reinventing how we share yoga in the world, it’s an excellent time to give our Yoga Alliance profile a tender loving upgrade and share all the ways we’re growing as teachers! Read on to learn...
Yoga Nidra Training Certification: Immersion, Online, Or In Studio
Since emerging into the Western world, yoga has grown and evolved immensely through different styles and variations. The ancient Eastern system is now a Universal one that yogis practice, teach, and preach all over the world. Old, young, weak, and strong - there's a...
How To Log Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Hours
If you've decided to join Yoga Alliance (and to maintain your RYT certification), then you'll need to log your Yoga Alliance continuing education hours. Once you’ve completed some of your CE requirements, you'll need to log those CE hours as soon as the certificate...
Teaching Yoga
Why You Need A Yoga Intake Form (FREE download)
Teaching private yoga classes is a great way to boost your income as a yoga teacher and gain experience with one-on-one teaching. The ONE thing you need to get started? A private yoga intake form. Here’s why: A private yoga intake form is a simple, all-in-one admin...
9 Yoga Modifications for Pregnancy and How to Teach Them
Regardless of your level of expertise as a yoga teacher, chances are, you will have someone who is pregnant in your vinyasa yoga class at some point in your career. You don't have to be a practicing prenatal yoga instructor to guide pregnant students but it's...
12 Actionable Tips For New Yoga Teachers Who Are Scared To Teach
The moment has finally come, all the steps you have taken to get you to this very moment in time….. You finally get the opportunity to teach your first yoga class. How exciting right? Except the excitement is also mixed with a heavy dose of nervousness, fear and...
Chakras and Kundalini
Wanna know about the chakras colors, how they work, and how to balance them? Then check out these posts all about the chakras and Kundalini Yoga. See all of my posts about chakras and Kundalini Yoga here.
Yoga Pose Directory
Explore different yoga postures, alignment, and yogic philosophy behind the poses.
Product Reviews
Check out my honest opinion on yoga mats, yoga props, books, and clothing in these helpful product reviews.
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Yoga By Benefit
Find the yoga sequence right for you.
The Enchantress Archetype: Characteristics & Challenges
Discover how to embody the Enchantress archetype, embracing your feminine allure, sensuality, and inner power to live a more vibrant and authentic life.
Leaning Into Soft Feminine Energy: Finding Balance in a Busy World
Discover the nurturing power of soft feminine energy, where gentleness, compassion, and emotional wisdom create a balanced and fulfilling life.
6 Hip Openers For Emotional Release
Discover how to release deep-seated emotions with these 6 transformative hip openers for emotional release.
Yoga Philosophy
Learn yogic philosophy, practices, and postures for a deep dive into traditional yoga.
Pranayama
How To Do Breath Of Fire (Kapalabhati) Safely
Breathing is a central part of any yoga practice, to center and ground, and really find your steady connection to Spirit. There are many different yogic breathing techniques, but one I absolutely love is Breath of Fire, a form of Pranayama Breathing. Breath of Fire...
Meditation
The Sa Re Sa Sa Mantra: Connecting Breath, Light, and Creativity
Many people in our yoga community have been reaching out to me with questions about the Sa Re Sa Sa mantra. This “beginner level” Kundalini mantra is beloved by many yoga practitioners who incorporate chanting mantras in their practice. Let’s explore why. Sa Re...
The Meaning Of Ang Sang Wahe Guru Mantra in Kundalini Yoga
We all go through hard times. Maybe you find yourself in one now? Invite Ang Sang Wahe Guru to be your balm. This mantra from the Kundalini yoga tradition re-connects and synchronizes your finite sense of self to your sacred essence as part of the Infinite Oneness....
Meaning of Ra Ma Da Sa: The Healing Siri Gaitri Mantra
Kundalini Yoga has a mantra that is known for its healing powers. Known as the ‘Siri Gaitri Mantra’ or popularly called the ‘Ra Ma Da Sa‘, this kriya, when practiced right, these eight basic sounds can fine-tune your soul to the rhythm of the Universe; a healing...
Prenatal Yoga
9 Yoga Modifications for Pregnancy and How to Teach Them
Regardless of your level of expertise as a yoga teacher, chances are, you will have someone who is pregnant in your vinyasa yoga class at some point in your career. You don't have to be a practicing prenatal yoga instructor to guide pregnant students but it's...
How To Relieve Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnant women experience all sorts of changes to their body. Many of them encounter pain in areas that they never had problems with before pregnancy. One of those tricky spots is in the pelvis. If you feel pain in your pelvis during pregnancy or after giving birth,...
What To Consider When Taking a YTT While Pregnant
So you’re about to bring a mini human into this world, but also can't stop thinking about taking a Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)? You are not alone. If you're wondering, "can I take a YTT while pregnant?", rest assured there is something for you out there, no matter how...