Yoga Class Teaching Scripts
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Learning to teach yoga… is learning how to use your voice.
How to encourage.
How to inform.
How to trust yourself.
As an introvert, stepping in front of a room full of people has rarely felt easy to me. Teaching yoga has always been a way of embracing that, and of stepping into my power.
In the beginning, it can be a challenge remembering what to say when teaching a yoga class.
As a new yoga teacher, it helps to have resources to bolster your confidence and assist you in finding the words.
Speak clearly and confidently, which boosts confidence in your students
Leave out unnecessary words
Keep your students safe with simple cues
Find a steady pace (not too fast and not too slow)
Pay attention to the class so you’re not losing people
Notice what words actually land and are heard vs. things you’re saying that students aren’t picking up on
As a new yoga teacher, if you’re struggling to find the words, it can be helpful to have a yoga script.
Wondering what a yoga script is?
It’s simple. It’s an outline with specific wording to help you teach a class.
You can use it however you want… reading verbatim to friends and family early on in your teaching, reading it to yourself outside of classes, allowing it to inspire your own cues… it’s up to you.
The goal of a yoga script?
To help you feel confident.
So that you can step into your power and open up your voice. And reach your students in impactful ways. :)
Here are 2 yoga scripts I’ve created and that are out in the world helping hundreds of teachers. If you’ve got questions about them, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Who the Power Yoga Script is for:
New yoga teachers who have done a 200-hour training in Vinyasa yoga
Yogis who are considering a yoga teacher training who want to start diving in before they sign up for training or during the middle of training, to supplement materials given in the training
Yoga teachers who need a basic structure and outline for a power class
Any yoga teacher struggling to feel confident in the basics or struggling to remember how to transition between poses or sections of class
Who the Power Vinyasa Yoga Script with Savasana Meditations is for:
Yoga teachers of all levels (200-hour, 300-hour, 500-hour +)
Yoga teachers looking for a little variety outside of a basic class
Yoga teachers who want to teach a grounding flow class
Yoga teachers who want ideas for what to say while students are in Savasana at the end of class
Yoga teachers wanting to focus more prominently on teaching meditation and empowerment during their classes
Calling all new yoga teachers! Are you ready to teach a badass power yoga class?! This script can help you improve your cues, build your confidence, and discover the sequencing and pacing that will define your unique style as a teacher. A great tool for transitioning from your yoga teacher training into any environment where you are leading classes, whether that’s a studio, gym, corporate setting, or private classes.
If you are struggling to remember what to say when you teach, or you’re having trouble guiding students from pose to pose, this script can help. The Power Yoga Script breaks down exactly what verbs and cue details to use as you teach. Are there fears or insecurities holding you back? Are you comparing yourself to other yoga teachers instead of letting your voice be heard? Explore the big questions behind how and why you teach using this helpful guide.
The sequencing follows the Baptiste methodology including the following sections: Integration, Awakening, Vitality, Equanimity, Grounding, Igniting, Stability, Opening, Release, Rejuvenation and Deep Rest.
This 48-page script includes:
Introductions
Warm ups
Sun salutations
Warrior poses
Balancing poses
Triangle series
Backbending
Abs and core work
Hips
Forward bending
Inversions
Cool down and shavasana
There’s also space for you to plan out a class and write out all the cues you’ll use to guide students safely through the poses, plus a list of questions to help you discover where you’re feeling stuck.
Precise cues, smart sequencing, and ideas for how to start and end the class in an engaging and authentic way. Walk into class feeling empowered and prepared to deliver a kick-ass yoga experience to your students.
Take your teaching from basic to badass with this power yoga script.
Here’s what yoga teachers are saying about the POWER YOGA SCRIPT:
“This definitely helped me improve my flow with teaching asana after my teacher training.” -Donita, Vinyasa yoga teacher
”I love how you laid this script out. I felt confused and scattered as I was working on my classes and this helped me save time in the process. Thank you!” -Keyla, yin yoga teacher
“I’ll be honest: when I got done with my 200-hour training, I felt totally lost. I mean, my trainers went over all the poses but as soon as I’d get in front of the room, the words just weren’t there. I felt so stuck. This book helped me build my confidence and doing some memorization so I wasn’t always so terrified to teach.” -Beth, power vinyasa 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 feeling OK about the words you’re using to teach, but still struggling with confidence? Feeling burned out? Feeling imposter syndrome?
I wrote this e-book for you…
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!
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