24. Tips for new yoga teachers

A little while ago, we asked yoga teachers what tips they wish they'd known when starting out teaching... This episode is a combination of those responses, plus the questions and advice we get asked most regularly.

This episode is primarily aimed at new yoga teachers, but there's bound to be some inspiration for experienced yoga teachers too - we all know that going back to basics and having a beginner's mind is a really important part of crafting your teaching!

We start off with sequencing tips and then we move on to some practical teaching tips and self-care tips too.

Above all, our biggest tip is to look after yourself. You're able to give the most of yourself and the best of yourself, when you're looking after yourself.

Check out our show notes for this episode here

Here's a sneak peek!

1. You do not need a new sequence every week

2. Nail your sequencing notes

3. Keep it simple

4. Layer your alignment cues 

5. Move off your yoga mat!

6. Teach who's in front of you

7. Have a plan for when it hits the fan

8. Get teaching experience

9. Pause at the beginning of each and every class

10. Keep practicing 

11. Know why you're teaching

12. Define who you are as a yoga teacher

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Useful resources:

Episode 16 - Do I need a new sequence every week?  Listen here

Free sequencing workbook - Get yours here

Keep practicing, with our All of Yoga Membership, just £9.99 per month, no minimum contract - take a look

Episode 23 - Define who you are as a yoga teacher Listen here 

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📚 Training for yoga teachers

Yoga for resilience, March 26

Teaching yoga for anxiety & stress, June 26

Myofascial Release, Energetic Anatomy and Yoga, Apr 26

Yoga and The Neurobiology of Stress, July 26

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