Do I Need to Be Flexible to Become a Yoga Teacher?

Do I Need to Be Flexible to Become a Yoga Teacher?

No — you absolutely do not need to be flexible to become a yoga teacher. This is one of the biggest myths in the yoga world, and it stops so many amazing people from pursuing teacher training. The truth? Some of the best yoga teachers I know have tight hamstrings and...
How to Build a Yoga Email List from Scratch

How to Build a Yoga Email List from Scratch

Your yoga email list is the single most valuable marketing asset you can build as a yoga teacher. Unlike social media — where algorithms decide who sees your content — email lands directly in your students’ inboxes. Every. Single. Time. If you’re starting...
Do I Need to Be Flexible to Become a Yoga Teacher?

Best Books for Yoga Teacher Training Students

Whether you’re about to start yoga teacher training or you’re already deep in the coursework, the right books can transform your understanding of yoga from “I know the poses” to “I understand the practice.” Here are my top picks —...
Do I Need to Be Flexible to Become a Yoga Teacher?

How to Teach Trauma-Informed Yoga

The short answer: Trauma-informed yoga means teaching in a way that prioritizes safety, choice, and empowerment for every student — especially those carrying the effects of trauma in their bodies. It’s not a separate style of yoga. It’s a lens through...
How to Build a Yoga Email List from Scratch

How to Set Your Yoga Class Pricing

The short answer: Group yoga classes typically charge $15-25 per student drop-in (or $100-180/month unlimited). Private sessions range from $75-150/hour. Online classes run $10-20 per session. But pricing depends on your market, experience, and business model — not...
Do I Need to Be Flexible to Become a Yoga Teacher?

What to Expect in Your First Week of Yoga Teacher Training

The short answer: Your first week of yoga teacher training is equal parts exciting, overwhelming, and deeply moving. You’ll meet your cohort, dive into your first anatomy and philosophy lessons, practice teaching for the first time (yes, already!), and probably...