Resources for New Yoga Teachers
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I remember after I finished my 200-hour yoga teacher training, I still felt like I needed help.
How do I ease the nervousness?
What do I say at the very beginning and end of class?
Should I play music? Should I repeat my playlist or make a new one every time?
Before, during and after every class, I felt like my head was spinning a little bit— there was a lot to keep track of and a lot to remember.
If you’re a new yoga teacher, it can be helpful to read tips from other more experienced teachers and to get a diversity of thoughts and ideas to experiment with. The longer I’ve taught, the more I’ve realized that every teacher does things a little differently and that can be a very good thing.
Whether you’re a new yoga teacher or considering doing a training, here are some great articles and resources to check out.
From The Yoga Nomads:
From Yoga International:
From MindBodyGreen:
Yoga is Inaccessible: These 3 Changemakers Are Doing Something About It
I Teach Yoga to People in Jail and This is What I've Learned
From Daily Cup of Yoga:
From Alive in the Fire:
As always, please reach out if there’s anything I can do to support you in your journey as a teacher.
Calling all yoga teachers! This yoga script and series of Savasana meditations is designed to help empower you and take your teaching to the next level. This 45-page workbook includes:
A full script for a grounding power Vinyasa class including poses for:
Integration/ warm up
Sun Salutations
Warrior Series with Balancing and Grounding Poses
Standing Balancing poses
Backbends
Twists and Forward Folds
Savasana cues
8 Savasana Meditation Scripts you can read to your students
Creative ways to start and end yoga classes
How to prepare yourself and reduce nerves before class
Exactly what to say when you begin teaching - what to remind students of and how to begin class
Ideas for beginning class with movement, meditation, breathing or a theme
How to end a yoga class smoothly and transition students out of Savasana
How to modify the sequence for a 60 minute time frame (as opposed to 75 or 90 minutes)
Here’s what yoga teachers are saying about the GROUNDING POWER YOGA SCRIPT:
“I used to struggle with figuring out what to say while students were in Savasana at the end of class. It just felt awkward and I wasn’t sure if I should stay quiet or guide them. Now I just read one of the meditations. Now students come up to me after class and say how they loved it!” -Leslie, Vinyasa yoga teacher
”After my yoga teacher training, I was actually still confused about how to sequence a class. I felt really scattered. This script helped me feel prepared and gave me a good structure and framework. Super helpful!” -Christina, power flow yoga teacher
“This script helped me get rid of so much stress around teaching. Thank you.” -Sam, power vinyasa teacher
Are you a new yoga teacher working to build your confidence? This 40-page e-book brings you practical, hands-on advice from over 25 experienced yoga teachers on how to kickstart your career, overcome imposter syndrome, receive feedback, and improve your skills. The book also includes 10 powerful meditations to help calm your nerves and ground your energy before class. Other topics include:
How to create kick-ass sequencing
How to get off your mat more while you teach
How to stop comparing yourself to other teachers
How to overcome burnout
How to create inspired social media content
How to decide if a class is worth starting or keeping
Are you ready to let go of imposter syndrome and find new levels of confidence as a yoga teacher? Begin here!
Finding your voice as a yoga teacher can feel like a big journey—but it’s one of the most rewarding parts of teaching. Here are six practical ways to build confidence, connect to your authentic voice, and teach with purpose.