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. :)
Learning to Teach Yoga Is Learning to Trust Your Voice
Teaching yoga isn’t just about guiding poses; it’s about learning how to connect with your students through your words. It’s how you encourage them, how you inform them, and most importantly, how you trust yourself as a teacher.
For many new yoga teachers, especially those of us who are introverted, stepping in front of a room full of people can feel intimidating. I know that when I first started, the thought of speaking with authority and leading an entire class felt like a huge leap.
That’s where tools like an opening yoga class script can make a difference. A well-thought-out script gives you a foundation to build confidence, ensuring that your words create a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for your students.
Why Use an Opening Yoga Class Script?
When you’re new to teaching, it’s easy to get caught up in worrying about what to say. You might wonder, How do I introduce myself? How do I start class on the right note? Having a script can make the process so much smoother.
An opening yoga script offers you a guide for setting the tone. From welcoming your students to encouraging mindfulness, it helps you craft the perfect introduction to each class. If you’re looking for inspiration, there are plenty of resources out there, including yoga class script PDFs that provide structured examples of what to say.
Here’s what you might include in a script for opening a yoga class:
A warm greeting and introduction
Acknowledgment of students’ efforts in showing up for their practice
An overview of the class theme or intention
An opening yoga class meditation or breathwork practice to ground your students
Simple cues to guide the transition into movement
Especially for students who are brand new to yoga, hearing encouraging words at the start of class can be really helpful. Also, keeping the language simple and concise so that they feel like they can follow along and don’t get overwhelmed— that is key!
Tips for Creating Your Own Opening Yoga Class Script
If you want to create your own script, start by reflecting on how you want your students to feel at the beginning of class. Calm? Energized? Grounded? Depending on what time of day you’re teaching, you might want to make the opening of class more upbeat and invigorating, whereas if you’re teaching a nighttime class, you might focus more on an opening that’s calming and grounding.
Use this feeling you want to create as your starting point.
Here’s a yoga class opening script sample:
“Welcome, everyone. Thank you for making time for yourself today. Let’s begin. Have a seat on your mat and start to connect with your breath. Feel your body supported by the mat, and notice the rhythm of your inhale and exhale. Today’s class is about finding ease within effort. Let’s begin by taking three deep breaths together.”
Short, clear, and calming—this sets the stage for a meaningful practice. If you prefer a structured approach, using a yoga class opening script PDF can help you get started. These resources often include multiple yoga class script examples that you can adapt to your teaching style.
Finding Your Voice as a Yoga Teacher
Teaching yoga isn’t about memorizing a script word-for-word and relying on it forever—it’s about using a script as a guide to help you find your own voice, and letting it be a tool that transitions you from nervous to confident.
It’s not “cheating” to use a tool like a yoga script to help you build your confidence. It actually benefits both you and your students! If you feel confident, it helps them feel more confident, too. Over time, as you practice finding the cues you love to teach, you’ll notice what resonates with your students and what doesn’t. You’ll get a feel for which words help them relax and which cues lead to confusion.
Here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Speak clearly and confidently: Your tone sets the vibe for the entire class.
Keep it simple: Leave out unnecessary words or overly complicated instructions.
Focus on safety: Use cues that help students align their bodies correctly and stay present in their practice. Direct them where their body parts should go and know that oftentimes people can only truly “hear” one or two cues at a time before their brains get overwhelmed and start tuning out. Start with the most critical cues first, then add micro adjustments. For example, where the knees are located in a Warrior pose is more critical to cue than how your hands are placed. Start with the major joints affected by the pose before detailing other alignment cues.
Adjust based on the room: Pay attention to your students’ energy and adjust your pacing or words as needed.
Learning what to say is part of the journey, and having an opening yoga class script in your toolkit can give you the foundation you need to feel prepared.
The Power of Your Words
The words you choose as a yoga teacher are powerful. They can ground your students, uplift them, and even inspire them long after class has ended.
So, don’t be afraid to lean on resources like a yoga class script example when you’re just starting out. Whether you’re using an opening yoga class script template, a downloadable yoga class script PDF, or creating your own unique style, the key is to be authentic and intentional.
With practice, your words will flow naturally. And remember, every teacher starts somewhere. Trust yourself, trust your voice, and trust the process.
Learn More About the Alive in the Fire Yoga Scripts
Here are 2 yoga scripts I’ve created and that are out in the world helping hundreds of teachers (I’ve got a map to prove it!). 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
Power Vinyasa Yoga Script | Yoga Script for Teachers | Alive in the Fire
The Power Vinyasa Yoga Script is a valuable tool for yoga teachers to improve cues, build confidence, and guide students through poses. Enhance your teaching skills with this essential yoga script.
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.
Who is this power yoga script for?
New teachers in their first year of teaching who want to build confidence
Experienced teachers who want to be more precise in their cueing
Any yoga teacher looking to discover their voice and feel prepared to teach
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
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Now, if you’ve read alllll the way to the end of this post, and you’re feeling ready to invest in your confidence and try a yoga script, I want to offer you something special.
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After you purchase your yoga script, just send me a quick email (aliveinthefire at gmail dot com) or message me on Instagram @aliveinthefireyoga and I’ll send a digital copy your way!
Cheers to your ongoing success and thank you for all you do to support your local yoga community. It matters!
Love,
Rachel
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