Words shape our world. What we say and the manner in which we say it invokes a quality of attention and actionable instruction. This is true of not only teaching yoga but also pertains to all moments of exchange. Teaching yoga with subjective language, opens a unique view for students. Subjective Language is the yin […]
The words we use and the associations attached to those words tell unique stories. How we use words and language communicates a particular relatedness and brings forth certain possibilities; ranging from confusion to revelation. The language of yoga teachers creates a unique reality. Encoded within a language is a unique history, set of values and […]
I have been in the yoga teacher training trade for almost 20 years. The first training sessions were nowhere near as polished and the current program. Still, the students loved the spirit of the training, even with the rough edges. Initially, practice student teaching was an afterthought and now it is a mainstay. Yoga teaching […]
What is the number one responsibility of a yoga teacher? Is it being able to do handstands? To do wheel pose? Large classes? The answer is surprisingly simple. The number one responsibility for yoga teachers, is to teach yoga. This may seem overly simplistic, but in my view, it is as paramount as it is […]
“Why is peace unprioritized?” I shared this question with my current teacher training students over the weekend. They looked equally appreciative and puzzled. You would think that the desire to live in harmony would be greater than the urge for affliction. Yet somehow that does not appear to be the case. Like many noble […]
Behold. Another season has come to pass and we now edge into the fall season. Recently, I’ve been pondering how limitless the Universe truly is; from the quiet life of a small grain of sand to the unspeakable jewel box of stars that shine so freely far off in the heavens. And how water remains […]
I wanted to take a moment and share our Yoga Teacher Training Covid Response Plan. Thankfully, Denver is reopening its doors and we hope it will not be an issue. While we are doing our best to be preventative, also recognize that there also factors that are beyond our control and may have to adopt […]
After months of respite in the wake of Covid-19 the silence was broken, a cathartic cry for “Justice!” was heard around the world. The bandaid was ripped off as they say, repealing a painful and bleeding wound that has been conveniently overlooked for centuries. Stephon Clark, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, […]
A few weeks ago, I brainstormed a list of 24 different ways to language yoga postures; from controlling the tone of one’s voice to the art of remaining silent. As part of this process, I also mapped out common expressions, including the most cliche yoga teaching cues. I frequently hear it across gyms and studios, […]