What's a Yoga Teaching Script? And Why Would You Want to Use One?
/I still remember my first time teaching a yoga class. My hands were shaking. My heart was racing. I had been practicing for years, but standing in front of a group of students felt like a completely different experience.
What if I forgot what to say?
What if I mixed up the sequence?
Would my students be able to tell how nervous I was?
I sat in my car before class, gripping the steering wheel, whispering cues to myself like some kind of pep talk. Inhale, arms up. Exhale, forward fold. Step back to plank. I felt ridiculous, but I kept going because I knew I needed something—anything—to keep me grounded.
That’s when it hit me: I needed a plan. Something more structured than just winging it. Something I could rely on when my nerves threatened to take over. So, I started writing it all down. My yoga class scripts were born.
Why a Yoga Class Script Is An Effective Way to Crush Your Anxiety as a New Yoga Teacher
If you’ve ever felt the way I did… panicked, stressed, unsure if you’re “good enough” to teach… please know you’re not alone. Every yoga teacher goes through this phase. The good news? You don’t have to stay stuck in it.
Writing down my sequences, cues, and transitions gave me a solid foundation. Instead of scrambling to remember what came next, I had a guide. Instead of overthinking, I could focus on what mattered most: helping my students feel safe, supported, and at ease.
A Yoga Class Script Is Not ‘Cheating’—It’s a Stepping Stone to Build Your Confidence
Some teachers worry that using a script means they aren’t a “real” yoga teacher. But think about it this way: Actors use scripts. Motivational speakers use notes. Even experienced teachers have class plans.
The thing is, you have to start somewhere.
Using a yoga script doesn’t mean you’re robotic—it means you’re prepared. And when you’re prepared, confidence follows.
What You’ll Find in a Yoga Teaching Script
A yoga script isn’t just a list of poses. It’s a comprehensive guide that includes:
✔️ How to confidently guide students in and out of each posture
✔️ What to say during transitions (so you never fumble for words)
✔️ Opening and closing scripts to set the tone and leave an impact
✔️ Optional Sanskrit posture names for authenticity
✔️ Special meditation cues for grounding your students
If you want to feel more grounded, prepared, and excited when you teach, check out my collection of Yoga Class Scripts. These are the exact resources that helped me go from a nervous wreck to a confident instructor.
Confidence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about feeling ready. And you deserve to step into every class knowing you’ve got this.
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On The Joys and Challenges of Being a Brand New Yoga Teacher
Teach yoga with confidence using the Power Yoga Script!
This yoga class script PDF is a full guide that details exactly what to say for your next class, start to finish.
Ideas for how to start yoga class as a teacher
What to say during Savasana at the end of yoga class
Precise cues for over 50 poses included in a Power Vinyasa Sequence
Sanskrit posture names including phonetic spelling for how to pronounce them
This 45-page document includes detailed instructions for how to cue yoga poses and can be modified to create a:
60 minute yoga sequence script
75 minute yoga sequence script
or even a 90 minute yoga sequence scripts
If you’re struggling with yoga sequencing or yoga sequencing lesson plans, this script is for you.
This yoga class 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. Transition smoothly from yoga teacher training (YTT) into any teaching environment.
The sequencing follows the Baptiste power vinyasa yoga methodology including the following sections:
Integration (Presence)
Awakening (Sun Salutations)
Vitality (Warrior Series)
Equanimity (Balance Series)
Grounding (Triangle Series)
Igniting (Backbending Series)
Stability (Abdominal Series)
Opening (Hip Series)
Release (Forward Bending Series)
Rejuvenation (Inversion Series)
Deep Rest (Surrender to Gravity Series)
The yoga class teaching 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 savasana
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.
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
Reflections on dipping in 30-something-degree water.