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Yin Yoga Teacher Training instructor, Kate Lombardo

Ever Hear of Fascia?

By Yoga

The more you study yoga and the more you inevitably study topics like anatomy, alignment, muscles, tissues, and all things body-related. During these studies, you’re bound to come across the topic of fascia tissue. When I did my first Yin Yoga Teacher Training, I was totally obsessed with learning about fascia tissue and wondered why I hadn’t studied it more in the past. It’s often understood as the connective tissue in our bodies, but it’s so much more!

Like almost everything else in the practice of yoga, this fibrous network goes beyond being only about connection. As you dive into the deeper study of fascia, it relates to so many other concepts within the mind and body and hope you move through this world.

The first time a teacher described fascia to me, they compared it to “that white stuff” you see when you peel an orange. It’s what keeps the fruit connected, but it’s not something everyone thinks about when they think of an orange. In your body, fascia is like the thread that interlaces through every fiber of muscle, every pivot of bone, every whisper of nerve, and every thrumming organ. With its fibrous collagen, its resilient elastin, and its nurturing gel-like matrix, fascia is the perfect blend of strength and vulnerability. It has a dual role of both supporter and facilitator within your body.

What exactly is fascia?

Fascia is an ongoing, continuous web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel, and organ to the cellular level. Fascia is this super-thin, tough layer that wraps around all your muscles and bones. It helps keep everything in place and allows you to move, bend, and play without your insides getting all jumbled up. It’s really important because it serves as the connector to all the different parts inside of you and makes sure they work well together.

Why is fascia important in the yoga asana practice?

When you perform yoga asanas (postures), you’re not just stretching muscles; you’re also stretching and stimulating the fascia. Healthy fascia is elastic and resilient, so a regular yoga practice helps maintain its suppleness. This can lead to increased flexibility, improved range of motion, and a feeling of openness in the body. Doesn’t that sound amazing?

Yoga also encourages the mind-body connection through the practice. When you move mindfully, it may lead to a more nuanced perception of the body’s internal state. Since fascia is rich in nerve endings, it may play a role in proprioception (the sense of the relative position of one’s own parts of the body) and interoception (the sense of the internal state of the body). Yoga enhances this connection and awareness, which can, in turn, lead to better engagement and training of the fascial system.

What about trauma?

If you dig into the study of fascia, you are bound to come up with the connection it has to trauma. Yoga teaches us that every experience in life gets stored somewhere in the body. Fascia is thought to hold tension and trauma, both physically and emotionally. When fascial tension is released, it can sometimes help process and release emotional tension. Yin yoga specifically focuses on this concept and this practice.

What about flow?

In a vinyasa yoga class, there is more of a “flow” component to the practice than in other styles of yoga. You move from asana to asana in a more fluid way and also connect more deeply to the breath syncing with the movement. The quality of flow in yoga movements is similar to the quality of a healthy fascial system. A well-maintained fascial network allows for smooth, gliding movements of muscles and joints, which is something that regular vinyasa yoga practice can enhance.

Injury and Recovery

Regular movement, like a regular yoga practice, can help maintain fascial health, which is essential for injury prevention. When fascia is not well-maintained, it becomes dehydrated, stiff, or sticky. This can lead to a higher risk of injury. Yoga, and overall movement, can help keep the fascia and the body less prone to injury. When the fascia is well-maintained, recovery time from injuries may be shorter.

The Subtle Body

Through the study of the subtle body in yoga, you learn about the existence of channels of energy, or nadis, within the body. Some teachers I’ve had have suggested that fascia may correlate with these pathways because fascia penetrates all regions of the body. When you study the chakras, you also come to understand that some energetic blockages can cause physical blockages and vice versa. If the fascia tissue is healthy and well-maintained, it may be easier to move through blockages and create a better energetic flow throughout the body.

When the subtle body is in alignment, it may lead to more clarity, better decision making, deeper connections in relationships, and an overall healthier sense of self and feelings of wellbeing. As practitioners of yoga, we’re always learning how to connect the subtle body with the physical body and it’s so interesting how the fascia tissue can help support that connection.

Fascia as a Pathway to Awareness

As you aim to understand the landscape of your inner self, your perspective may shift from simply acknowledging the body’s mechanical nature to embracing its sentient capabilities. You may begin to notice the subtle cues of tightness or the signals of moving out of harmony and ease. When you’re aware that this fascia tissue is everywhere and that it’s one of the keys to healthy movement and awareness, it can help deepen your overall connection to yourself.

It’s so elegant!

Fascia is kind of like your body’s clever designer. It intricately layers itself from the outermost sheath that entwines nerves and blood vessels to the deeper fibrous networks that support muscles and bones, down to the webbing that encompasses each organ. Each layer is elegant support structure that delicately supports you.

It helps you be more graceful — The grace of our movement, the integrity of your posture, and your comfort within your own skin rely on the health of this connective tissue. Fascia isn’t just an observer in your bodily narrative; it’s an active participant in your ability to move through life gracefully. When cared for, it may feel like you’re moving with ease from place to place and with ease comes grace.

It’s all connected!

Yoga is about connection. As you bring this understanding to your mat, you can engage not only in a sequence of asanas but in a deeper relationship with the essence of your physical being. This practice goes beyond the physical realm. It asks you to connect with your soul and it revitalizes the hidden strands of your vitality. Begin to see each and every movement as a delicate tribute to the fascia. Try to see each breath as a gentle nudge to awaken its potential. With every asana, with every mindful transition, you can communicate with this web within you.

11/15/2023
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Garudasana Sequence PDF

Garudasana (Eagle Pose) Sequence

By Yoga Asana, Yoga Teachers

Garudasana, or Eagle Pose, is a standing balance. This is such a great pose to work on for beginners and experienced practitioners alike because it requires concentration and coordination to maintain balance which further enhances the physical benefits of strength and flexibility in the pose. The intertwining of the arms removes stiffness in the upper back and shoulders. The intertwining of the legs tones the feet, ankles, calves, and thighs.

Teaching standing poses is a great way to work on foundational alignment principles and movements that will carry over to more complex poses later on in class. In fact, B.K.S. Iyengar has a famous quote that says “you need to learn to stand on your feet before standing on your head.” This reinforces the importance of practicing standing poses in the overall arc of a student’s yoga journey.

Typically, we start with more open and spacious standing poses, like Warrior 2 or Triangle pose, before working our way to more compact and complex poses like Garudasana (Eagle Pose). Since Garudasana has intertwined legs and arms we work our way through many bent arm and leg poses that have similar actions to Eagle Pose. In addition, the rounding of the upper back with the shoulder blades moving away from the spine is also an important action of the pose that needs to be integrated throughout the sequence. Remember that even though the upper back is rounded, the rib-cage is still lifting up away from the pelvis and not sinking down.

Poses like Parvatasana, Gomukhasana Arms, and Garudasana Arms are great poses to weave into this sequence because they work on scapula mobility. Many of the bent leg poses like Virasana, Child’s Pose, and Extended Side Angle teach the action of the legs. Lastly, poses like Warrior 1 and Utkatasana were incorporated into this sequence because they have bent legs and lift the rib-cage away from the pelvis simultaneously. The wind down section of class takes the torso in the opposite of Garudasana bringing balance and harmony to the overall practice before Savasana.

Puttering/Warm-Up:

  1. Virasana w/ Parvatasana
  2. Virasana w/ Gomukhasana Arms
  3. Virasana w/ Eagle Arms
  4. Cat/Cow
  5. Child’s Pose
  6. Downward Dog

Sun Salutations:

  • 3-4 Rounds

Standing Poses:

  1. Warrior 2
  2. Extended Side Angle
  3. Warrior 1
  4. Utkatasana

Twist Pose:

  • Revolved Extended Side Angle Pose

Peak Pose: Garudasana (Eagle Pose)

Seated Poses:

  1. Gomukhasana
  2. Bharadvajasana

Wind Down Poses:

  1. Supported Fish Pose
  2. Bridge
  3. Reclined Spinal Twist

and finally… Savasana!

Give it a try and let us know how it goes! To catch a few video clips of this sequence in action follow @patrickfrancojr and @yogarenewteachertraining on Instagram, and if you want more in-depth vinyasa sequences like this along with teaching notes and tips on how to cue them, enter your email below to grab our FREE guide:

11/08/2023
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Blog Sequence Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise

By Yoga Asana

The first time I ever saw a teacher teach Bird of Paradise in a yoga class I almost thought it was a joke.

Wait, you want me to do a bind, hip opener, and hamstring stretch at the same time AND while standing on one foot?!

I had to apply a serious sense of humor to my practice when I first started working on this pose because there was a lot of falling and feeling more like a bird fall out of it’s nest than a bird in paradise.

The key to teaching this is building each of the components – the hip opening, binding, and balance – throughout your class, and making sure that you offer instruction on a step-by-step entrance into the pose so students can stop along the way. A strap is also hugely helpful!

Puttering/Warm-Up:

  • Sukhasana w/ forward fold hip stretch
  • Lizard lunge w/ back knee down
  • Supported Parsvottanasana (using blocks + back heel up)
  • Wide Squat
  • Uttanasana (with clasped hand behind the back)

Standing Poses:

  • Warrior 2
  • Triangle Pose (built from the ground up)
  • Extended Side Angle (with hand inside of the ankle)
  • Ardha Chandrasana (with half bind in top arm)

Balance Pose:

  • Tree Pose (enter from the ground up)

Twist Pose:

  • Anjenyasansa twist

Peak Pose: Bird of Paradise

Wind Down Poses:

  • Seated Twist
  • Baddha Konasana
  • Happy Baby

Savasana

Give it a try and let us know how it goes! To catch a few video clips of this sequence in action follow @kate.lombardo and @yogarenewteachertraining on Instagram.

Also, if you want more in-depth vinyasa sequences like this along with teaching notes + tips on how to cue them, enter your email below to grab our FREE guide:

11/02/2023
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Melanie Rodriguez in camel pose with her arm up, looking at the camera excitedly

The Time I Stopped Questioning Myself and It Shifted My Whole Yoga Career

By Lifestyle & Wellness, Yoga

When I was in my early twenties I was plagued with the questions of what I wish to do for the rest of my life. This wracked me with overwhelm and anxiety as I wanted a career that was fulfilling in all aspects of my life – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I may have not had this exact vocabulary at the time, but essentially I wanted to have a career that I truly loved.

Mel in Wheel Pose

One of my first yoga photos in 2015. This was pre-teacher training and only a couple months after college graduation. Much questioning going on.

Explore Your Curiosities and Notice Your Intuition

Rewind a couple of years to college where the question of “what do I want to do with my life” really took root. At first I considered majors like communications or journalism, but I quickly realized I was interested in Exercise Science. Initially I opted to work towards Physical Therapy school, which was a common pathway for students within the major, but at the last minute I decided to pursue a career in Fitness and Wellness. I didn’t really know what that meant but I knew I had a curiosity for teaching, training, and fitness programming. Teaching wise, I was specifically interested in group fitness and yoga. By this point, I had years of experience in my own body within both modalities.

What followed graduation was doubt and uncertainty. What felt like a freeing decision while I was in school, turned into overwhelm when I was out of school and living at home. I saw a bunch of my friends move onto full-time salaried positions or further schooling which led to a clear career pathway. I felt lost and like I was getting left behind. I tried going to job interviews in various fields, but nothing felt right. I felt stuck between my hearts’ longing to teach [and to become a fitness/yoga professional] and the financial pressures/societal standards of life. I was constantly stuck worrying about the future, which led to high amounts of stress and anxiety.

Mel Rodriguez in child's pose on a yoga mat in her 200 hour yoga teacher training

This is a MacBook photo taken during the time I was in my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (2016). I took many photos and videos during this time. And I practiced…a lot.

Take Any Step Forward (Action, Action, Action!)

As I explored other job opportunities and repeatedly either got rejected or turned them down, I decided to take any step forward that I could as it came to building a career in fitness, wellness, and yoga. I completed a Group Fitness Instructor certification, a 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, and applied to and got accepted into a Master’s Degree program for Exercise Physiology. By this point, I had decided to commit myself to this path and still had no idea what lay ahead.

I started teaching yoga in 2017 and it started by subbing classes here and there. I was probably subbing anywhere from 1-2 classes a week, and after doing this for a couple of months I was offered a class on Saturday morning at 9AM, which is a prime time spot. After this class, other offerings for classes started coming in. My confidence was building. I was making mistakes, but I was also learning and growing. I was teaching steadily for 2 years, completed my Master’s Degree, and even decided to begin a 300 Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Certification to improve my teaching skills. At this point, you would think I was all in. I mean, I was on my way to making a full on career in the field I had so desired.

This was taken in 2019 during an event called Headstands for Hunger. I had been teaching for about 2 years and was starting to gain traction in the yoga community.

Commit to Yourself

Yet, I kept doubting myself. I kept thinking that I would never make enough money to support myself by doing what I loved. I looked into potential other roles and even considered going back to school for physical therapy despite my dreams of leading teacher trainings, developing programs to further others’ teaching skills, and hosting retreats.

During this time I had also been working part-time at a college within the Physical Education Department. I had been working 12-20 hours per week teaching and running the campus fitness center. A full-time teaching position had opened up and I was slated for the role. An opportunity literally fell into my lap, and yet I still continued to question if this was the right path for me.

After much back and forth in my head between applying to PT school or taking the teaching job, I remember making the firm decision to take the teaching position. I considered my strengths and my skills and at this point something switched in me. I told myself “why not go all out? Why not fully commit myself to this career path that I love and that I have been working so hard towards?”

And so that is what I’ve done.

Bhakti immersion in a 300 hour yoga teacher training

This photo was taken during the Bhakti immersion during my 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (2020). This weekend was a defining weekend in trusting that I was on the right path.

This photo was taken during the Bhakti immersion during my 300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (2020). This weekend was a defining weekend in trusting that I was on the right path.

Keep Making the Conscious Choice

I have made the very conscious choice of stepping into my dreams. And let me tell you, it doesn’t always feel like a dream. There have been moments where I was doubting myself, moments where other people were doubting me or questioning my choices, extended time periods of hustling, and plenty of times where I lost sight of myself. And overall, I can with certainty say that I am beyond grateful for sticking with myself. While there are tough moments, I can say that I am in a place of joy, content, and deep gratitude for what I do and where I am. One time, someone asked me “what would you say is your biggest accomplishment?” And I said, “making a career out of something I absolutely love.” And as I answered, I felt it within every fiber of my being.

You must make the conscious choice, not once, but every single day to build and shift your yoga career towards that of your dreams. On a micro-level, I tend to my own asana practice, meditation practice, and write in my journal pretty much every day. On a macro level, I see a life coach every other week, participate and complete trainings and workshops, and take on opportunities such as leading teacher trainings and retreats. This level of commitment has shifted my career in ways I could never have predicted.

What I have learned and what I always share with others is that you have much more power than you believe. You have the ability to shift your life and your career in ways you cannot even fathom. This does require you to take action, reflect, and repeat. You might have to take some risks, choose to trust yourself, make mistakes, and course correct. And at the end of the day, if you don’t choose this path…it is okay, but in my experience the pros have far outweighed the cons. So why not go for it?

This was taken in 2021. This was right around the time I was attempting to launch my first yoga retreat. That retreat didn’t end up happening. My first retreat was done in 2023 with a co-teacher and was a major success.

Journal Prompts for Focusing on your Yoga Career

These are some helpful journaling prompts for you to begin to shift your yoga career (or really any career you’re trying to focus on):

  • What are you curious about and what do you wish to explore? If you’re reading this blog post and got this far, I am assuming you are interested in exploring shifting your yoga career. What is it about this that excites you? Where do your curiosities lie within the practice and the sharing of it? Why is this important to you?
  • What are you currently committing to in your life? This is anything that you put energy and effort towards. Relationships, children, your current job, projects, hobbies are all examples of commitments. Some commitments must stay a priority, such as your children. Is there something else you would like to commit yourself to? Do you want to commit yourself to building/shifting your yoga career? Is there something you’d like to commit less to in order to make space for something new?
  • What doubts come up for you when you think about committing yourself to a career in yoga (or fitness, wellness, etc.)? What is the dialogue in your head? Does it have to do with finances, other peoples’ perceptions, confidence, self-esteem, logistical matters? Write down whatever comes to mind.
  • What if everything were to go right? What would your dream career look like, or if you’re already teaching what would it look like for you to commit to it more fully? How would you feel and what would you be doing? You can even include what you want to make financially, where you want to live, and what other things you’re doing in your life. Paint the picture for yourself in as much detail as possible.
  • What are some micro-level and macro-level things you can do within your life that will contribute to shifting your yoga career? Think about activities, events, and practices that you can do to help you step into you, be present, expand your perspective/skill set, and open up possibilities.

*You can use these prompts to shift anything in your life! It doesn’t have to be a yoga career. It could be a different career path or anything else that you would like to shift in order to live your most aligned life.

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11/01/2023
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Three people doing handstand against the wall

Building Your Dream Career as a Yoga Professional

By Yoga

So you’ve finished your 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training and now you’re ready to get out there and start teaching. But not only start teaching. You are looking to build a long-lasting career that will not only support you in all areas of your life from mental and emotional aspects to physical and financial.

Below are some ways in which you can build your career in terms of clients, the relationships you create, and your marketing/branding. You can read through all of these or you can skip to the sections that are most relevant for you at this time.

Building Your Clientele

In order to build clientele, you must put in the time to teach classes. This means subbing classes when you can (especially when you are a new teacher), teaching multiple classes throughout the week, building relationships with your clients, and sharing from an authentic space. It’s important to remember that people will not know you’re teaching unless you actually teach. You have to give people the opportunity to get to know you and your style. Even as an experienced yoga teacher, if I teach a class at a brand new studio where no one knows me, attendance may not be very high! This doesn’t mean I don’t have the skills to teach, or that people don’t like me, but it simply means that people do not know me or trust me.

There is a very special relationship between teacher and students, and whether or not it is consciously acknowledged, students/clients return to those teachers whom they trust and whose teaching styles resonate with them most. This is why preparation is so important. Your ability to put together a sound class, while remaining authentic is what will create long-lasting client relationships. Your students will grow with you, so long as they have the ability to connect with you. This is what will lead to clients following you from class to class, asking for privates, or taking your workshops/going on your retreats.

The Art of Subbing/Finding a Sub

Subbing is a big topic when it comes to teaching. As a Yoga Instructor, for the most part you have a pretty flexible schedule. However, once you are on the schedule you are scheduled to teach on the same days every week. Yoga teachers typically don’t get paid time off, or a certain amount of classes that they can sub out in a year. When you take on a class, it is assumed that you want to teach that class every week. Of course, things will come up. You get sick, life happens and this means that you are going to need a sub every once in a while.

A reliable teacher subbing for another yoga teacher and assisting a student in downward facing dog

Finding a reliable sub with someone whose style of teaching class is similar to yours will help your students feel comfortable.

The subbing protocol is different from studio to studio. Some studios have a texting thread, some studios use platforms such as Sub It Up or Instrukt, and other studios ask that you submit your sub requests through a manager. When taking on a class, it’s important to know what that studio’s subbing policy is. How would you go about an emergency? How many classes are you allowed to sub out in a month? Is it easy to sub out the class that you are being asked to take on? Everyone’s lives are different. You may travel a lot or you may experience situations where emergencies (or last minute events) are common. It’s important to take into account your life and how that gels with every aspect of the studio you are intending to teach at.

Building a Website

There comes a certain point in your career where you find it would be easier to have all your classes, events, and information in one place. You may be getting a lot of inquiries about how people can work with you privately, or perhaps you have people asking where and when you are teaching.

  • Building a website does not have to be the first thing you do once you complete your first teacher training. In fact, I would not worry about creating a website until you’ve been teaching for a bit. When you are done with your teacher training and if you are intending to teach, I would recommend that is your main focus. But once you’ve gotten traction and maybe you’re planning retreats, special classes, and the like and you have a consistent following…building a website might be the next step.
  • There are various sites you can use to build free websites on your own. Sites such as Squarespace, Wix, and ShowIt are some popular websites where you can create your website from start to finish without the help of a website or branding specialist. Creating a website on your own is definitely the most cost effective. These websites usually have different options for a monthly fee or an annual fee with the interface being rather user friendly. Of course, if you’re not so familiar with website development and/or branding, creating a website with all the bells and whistles may be a bit daunting. When I say “bells and whistles” I mean creating a button which connects to your email for prospective clients to connect with you, or linking different pages to one another, or linking a payment method to your website so clients can pay for sessions, events, or classes right from your page. If this feels at all overwhelming, the good news is that you can still create a website.
  • You can always outsource help. This is more costly, however, you don’t have to go through the hassle or frustration of trying to figure everything out on your own, especially if you consider yourself to be less than tech-savvy. Word of mouth is a great way to find a website or brand developer (a website developer is someone who just does website creation while a brand developer is someone who helps you develop your marketing and branding along with website creation). A good resource to find someone to help you with your website is Fiverr. This website helps connect business owners with freelance workers (across all budgets) in aspects from website design to content creation to video production and more. So if there is something you are interested in outsourcing, check out this resource.

Mastering Social Media

When it comes to mastering social media, it might be beneficial for you to reflect on what your current relationship to social media is. How do you view social media? Do you see it as something that is beneficial? Social media is a wonderful tool for marketing and branding. It’s an instrumental tool in connecting with others (this means potential clients), sharing what you do (how will people know that you’re a coach, teacher, or trainer if you don’t share it?), and general self expression (storytelling, perspective sharing, and educational content).

Sometimes sharing things on social media can feel daunting. It might feel overwhelming or scary because when you put things out there for others to see, you are making yourself vulnerable. But vulnerability, I believe, and authenticity is one of the best ways to genuinely connect with others. When you share your heart in an authentic manner, others pick up on that even if it’s through a screen or phone.

Mel's Instagram grid to represent her active presence on social media as a yoga teacher

Melanie’s Instagram grid to represent her active presence on social media as a yoga teacher.

Feeling called to begin mastering social media? Follow these tips below:

  1. Post frequently — Posting on social media is a habit like anything else. The more you do it and the more you “practice,” the easier it will become. If you’re looking to gain a lot of traction on social media, posting every day is important to drive traffic to your page. In addition, the more content you have, the more points people might have to connect with you on.
  2. Don’t second guess yourself — This is important. Sometimes we get in our heads way too much about what we’re sharing on social media. It can be paralyzing to the point that we curate what we say so much that it’s not authentic, or we don’t post at all. Remember, your viewpoints can change. What you share now does not necessarily have to hold true tomorrow or next year. Essentially, what you’re sharing is not set in stone even if it’s out there for other people to consume. Actually, I enjoy looking back on previous posts and seeing how I have grown in my own perspective, mindset, and values.
  3. Keep one account — Oftentimes when people are interested in using social media as a marketing/branding tool, the first instinct might be to create a new profile. One profile for personal use and one profile for business use. My tip here is to not do that. You already have followers on your personal page. People who already follow you are potential clients and are generally people who might be interested in learning from you! Why start from scratch when you already have a wonderful foundation? Another note is that who you are in your personal life should hopefully not be different from who you are as a teacher or yoga/wellness professional. Your personal experiences are what fuel your teachings, so why create separation? Let’s go for integration.
  4. Plan ahead of time — Planning what you are going to share ahead of time will help with creating consistency in your posting. When you plan ahead of time, you are no longer creating content on the spot nor are you under pressure to create something every single day. You can batch content, where you take a day to create multiple posts that you can share throughout the week. You can also preemptively take videos and photos that you know would be great for content. As an example, I love to snap 10-20s scenery videos that would be a great background for reels. This has made it extremely easy to create content that contains words, phrases, or quotes.
  5. Just do it — If you’re wondering when to start, stop thinking about it and just do it. You definitely have a photo or video in your camera reel that is appropriate to share on social media. It doesn’t have to be the most jaw-dropping content, nor does it have to be perfect, or does it have to be liked by hundreds of people. But as long as you feel inspired, put yourself out there and just do it. Share and see what happens. Our fear of judgment holds us back, but often I find that when we choose to be vulnerable we are met with love. Even if it’s only by a few people.

Developing Online Courses

Online courses are a great way to share a topic in depth that you feel passionate about and/or that you’ve mastered. This is similar to a workshop, except this is something that can live on forever and can be far-reaching beyond the studio you teach at. You can create an online course about anything. Of course, there has to be an interest in what you’re seeking to share. Within yoga, there are certain topics that masses of people like to consume such as ayurveda, asana (especially specific subsets of poses like arm balances or inversions), meditation & mindfulness, philosophy, sequencing, etc… and it’s not limited to these topics.

When developing an online course you have to consider the following:

 ✅ Is there interest?

  • Like a workshop, you want to ensure that the topic you’re interested in sharing is something that people are interested to consume. Online courses are a ton of work. When you’re teaching live, you have the ability to work off the cuff and bounce off peoples’ energy. This is not the case when you’re filming. Filming usually requires you have a script, there’s typically more than one take, and if you’re doing something physical this means you’re most likely doing the physical practice as you film, which is another level of effort. So all in all, it’s important to try and ensure that what you’re creating and putting your time towards is ultimately something that people will be excited about.

 ✅ What is your intention behind the online course?

  • Defining your intention behind an online course is important for you to know your WHY. Knowing your why will help you to share from an authentic space. Why is this topic important to you? Why have you felt so interested in this topic to the point that you feel you’ve mastered it? What is driving you in sharing this information? Connecting to your intention helps you to connect to your audience. It’s similar to social media, the more authentic you can be, the more others will be able to detect and receive that.

 ✅ How are you planning to progress your students through the course?

  • When it comes to planning, you have to really think about how you are going to structure your course. You also have to share with your audience how you want them to progress through the course. Because you are not teaching in-person to your students, you can’t give them feedback in real-time. So you want to do your best in delivering the information in a scaffolding manner. This allows your students to consistently build upon previous knowledge to ultimately gain the skills or information that is intended for them throughout your course. It may not be perfect, but if you’re looking to create a successful course you have to think about setting your students up for success.

Online Workshops with YogaRenew

I jumped in on the opportunity to publish an online yoga course as soon as I could. It was important to me to be able to have a reach in the online community to extend my offerings, especially during unpredicted times. If your curious as to what an online yoga workshop looks like, check out some of my courses offered here at YogaRenew.

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Building Trusting Relationships

Building trusting relationships is probably the best part of being a yoga/wellness professional. When you are able to meet with like-minded individuals who are interested in a similar journey, it is the most gratifying and self-affirming experience. Relationships to your students, other teachers, and studio owners/managers are all important to build and maintain.

A group photo of YogaRenew's lead teachers conversing in a semi-circle

There is always room to grow in when conversing and learning alongside fellow yoga teachers and students.

Relationships to Students

Your relationship to the students that take your class is paramount in building your clientele, maintaining steady income, and supporting your overall fulfillment of your job. You don’t have to be best friends with everyone who walks through the door to take your class, but getting to know peoples’ names and taking genuine interest in the students who repeatedly take your class will go a long way in setting yourself up to have a solid group of students.

There is something to be said about also maintaining a comfortable distance from your students. Within the context of the student-teacher relationship, it’s important to remember that while teaching you are at the front of the classroom. This means managing the class, setting boundaries, and also respecting other peoples’ boundaries and space.

Another point to remember here is that all of your students can leave at any given time. The students who take your class may move, they may find another teacher, and they may leave the studio. You can love your students as you would love anyone else in your life, and with that remembering that you have no ownership over the students who take your class.

Relationships to Other Teachers

Your relationship to other teachers is an important factor when it comes to building trusting relationships. Having friends who are yoga teachers, particularly close friends, is extremely helpful when it comes to finding a sub, leaning on someone for support, and creating a community where you really feel a part of something larger than yourself. There’s also the benefit of knowing and connecting with others who are walking a similar path to you with a similar mindset.

A bit earlier on in this blog post, we talked about the art of finding a sub and the overall importance of “subbing culture” at whatever studio you are interested to teach at. It isn’t that you must be best friends with all the other teachers on staff for you to find a sub for your classes, but having relationships with the other teachers on staff can certainly help. When your sub request goes up, if your friend sees it they may be more likely to help out. It could also be the case where you perhaps ask one another to sub should one be needed, making it that much easier to take time off. Of course, you don’t want to rely or assume that your friends will pick up your classes but having people on staff who you know have your back can certainly help.

Teaching class is like making a presentation. You are required to stand at the front of the room and not only talk for a full hour (or more), but lead people through movements in a safe and effective manner, hold space for others, and do your best to share authentically. Some classes will go better than others. Some classes, the energy will be off, or you might make a mistake. I have gone to my trusted friends who also teach yoga when this happens. Sometimes it’s a venting session, sometimes it’s asking for feedback. But to have others who are in the same arena and can relate has been helpful in staying confident while growing my career.

Relationships to Studio Owners/Managers

The relationship that you have with the studio owners or managers that you work for is important for your overall experience of where you teach! The owners/managers are really the people who set the vibe, rules, and overall expectations of the studio. Different people have different communication styles and different ways of handling conflict, amongst other things. It’s less about being friends with the owner/manager and more so about having a solid ground of respect for the owner/manager. If respect is a two-way street for both parties, communication becomes much easier. If you have an issue that you need to discuss, being able to speak about that in an open way makes everything feel a lot easier and safer.

The last point to touch on here was brought up earlier, and that is creating a community where you feel a part of something larger than yourself. When you create trusting relationships with students, teachers, and the studio owners/managers you are creating a wide web of community members for you to converse with and potentially create long-lasting relationships.

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10/25/2023
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Kate Revolved Sugarcane Pose Sequence PDF

Vinyasa Yoga Sequence for Revolved Sugarcane Pose

By Yoga Teachers

Years ago, when Patrick and I had our first yoga studios, he taught a 6:30PM Level 2 vinyasa class on Monday nights that was always sold out and packed wall-to-wall. I’m talking those pre-pandemic days when the idea of putting yoga mats only 3 inches apart from each other felt normal (at least in the NYC area anyway).

The group of students who took this class were Patrick devotees and subbing it last minute was my worst nightmare because you could literally see the looks of disappointment on people’s faces when they walked in and realized he wouldn’t be the one teaching the class.

Well, one Monday he needed a last minute sub and as his business partner it fell on me to heed those looks of sadness. In an attempt to ease the disappointment, I knew I needed to plan a fun, creative, and challenging class.

Enter the peak pose Pavritta Ardha Chapasana – or revolved sugarcane pose.

The first time I ever sequenced a class to this peak was during that night I subbed for Patrick and the students ended up loving all the side bending and twisty goodness that a class like this requires. So, I’m happy to say that it wasn’t the last.

This pose isn’t taught all that often, which can be a really fun way to challenge your students to try something new. It’s definitely a challenging peak, so a sense of humor is recommended when teaching it so that students don’t get stuck on taking themselves too seriously if they’re not able to hold the balance in this pose. It’s definitely one of those poses that’s more about the journey than the destination.

They key with building a class sequence for this pose is starting with a lot of open hip poses and side body opening and then leading students fully through the transition into neutral and then closed hip poses in order to facilitate the big twist required.

I find that focusing cues on the internal rotation created by lifting the inner thigh of the lifted leg helps students to find the balance here, and those cues can be worked into teaching Warrior 3, Warrior 1, and Revolved Triangle during class so they hear it over and over.

Puttering/Warm-Up:

  • Seated Twist
  • Anjenayasana with clasped hands
  • Prasarita Padottanasana with twists
  • Uttanasana with clasped hands

Sun Salutations:

  • 3-4 Rounds

Standing Poses:

  • Warrior 2
  • Peaceful Warrior
  • Triangle Pose
  • Ardha Chandrasana
  • Warrior 1
  • Devotional Warrior

Balance Pose:

  • Ardha Chapasana
  • Supported Warrior 3 (blocks under hands)

Twist Pose:

  • Revolved Triangle

Peak Pose:

  • Revolved Ardha Chapasana

Wind Down Poses:

  • Child’s Pose
  • Janu Sirsasana
  • Supta Baddha Konasana

Savasana

Give it a try and let us know how it goes! To catch a few video clips of this sequence in action follow @kate.lombardo and @yogarenewteachertraining on Instagram.

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10/18/2023
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Can You Really Learn Yoga Online?

By Yoga Online

In this digital age, with an abundance of online resources at our fingertips, the question comes up over and over again: Can you truly learn yoga online? Almost anyone can open up their laptop and search for yoga classes, yoga tutorials, and almost anything else that falls under the umbrella of yoga. It can be really beautiful to have so much information at our fingertips, but it can also be a little overwhelming.

When it comes to learning yoga online, lots of people are excited to practice at home and learn from the comfort of their own home. There are also lots of accessible resources like YouTube, for example, that offer multiple classes and lessons. This age of online yoga has also come with a lot of options for class length. There are options for full length, 60-90 minute classes, as well as 30 minute yoga classes and so much more.

Is it possible to learn yoga at home?

The beautiful thing about yoga is that all you really need is a mat. Of course, using props is incredibly helpful and may help support the practice, but they’re not always necessary. This means that you can really practice yoga anywhere, whether it’s at home or on a business trip or a family vacation. At the core of yoga, all you really need is your body and your breath.

Learning yoga at home certainly has advantages and disadvantages. Some advantages include convenience, personal pacing, and the option to practice according to what you specifically need and want that day. Learning at home removes the stress behind getting to a studio on time, worrying about being late, worrying about the teacher ending late, and taking part in a class that has a focus you may not be too excited for.

When you choose to learn at home, you are in full control. This is especially helpful for yoga teachers or advanced practitioners who have strong body awareness and know their limits. It’s a great way for people with a consistent practice to stay consistent and committed. Practicing at home also allows beginners to take a bit more time figuring out the set-up of a pose and it gives them the ability to pause or rewind a recorded class.

Like anything with tons of advantages, there are also a few disadvantages of practicing at home. We’ve definitely come a long way with technology and live classes can offer real-time feedback. However, if someone is just watching a recorded video, they may have some immediate questions. Without a teacher physically present, there’s potential for misalignment or misunderstanding the poses. A person who isn’t aware of how to modify poses that don’t feel right for them or a person who is injured and lacking information on how to modify common poses would certainly be at a disadvantage.

Sometimes, people also need the accountability of physically showing up to a class and having a teacher see them and tell them they’ll see them the next week. It can be challenging to actually stick to a schedule that you set for yourself at home.

Learning yoga online is definitely possible, especially now that we have so much equipment, technology, and various ways to communicate to each other in real-time.

Is it okay to learn yoga from YouTube?

YouTube, with its gigantic library of yoga tutorials and classes, is the go-to for many aspiring yogis seeking knowledge and clarity around this ancient practice. The pros and cons of learning yoga from home are also present when it comes to learning yoga from YouTube. Sometimes a lot of information can be too much information. There are tons of styles of yoga to choose from, and if you’re not sure what you like or what your body and mind are seeking, it can be a little overwhelming. From Hatha to Ashtanga, Yin to Kundalini, there’s a video for every style and level. This variety can help you discover what resonates with you, but if you try a class and don’t vibe with it, there’s a chance you might just write-off yoga forever, which is certainly a con!

YouTube yoga classes host a lot of offerings from expert teachers in the many realms of the yoga practice (meditation, pranayama, vinyasa, etc.) Many renowned yoga instructors, studios, and teacher trainings have their channels, with top-tier instruction for free or at a fraction of studio prices. If you haven’t already checked out our YouTube channel, we invite you to do so today: YogaRenew YouTube Channel

Using YouTube can help you get a taste for a teacher or studio and see what their teaching is like before you commit to a class pack, subscription, or training. Teachers love to share important information about alignment and modifications because there isn’t always time to unpack those things and break them down in a live, online, or in-person group class.

Although you won’t be getting live feedback in the moment, you can use YouTube to help you understand different styles of yoga, poses, modifications for poses, and even explore other classes in meditation or pranayama. YouTube is a great platform to help you begin to expand your knowledge of yoga and everything that comes with the teachings. It’s also a great source to use for when you want to explore topics in yoga philosophy and the subtle body.

If you decide to learn from YouTube, choose reputable instructors and schools. Find out their credentials, read reviews, and listen to your body. If a pose feels off, make sure you tune into your inner wisdom and resist pushing yourself or going too far.

Is 30 minutes of yoga a day enough?

The answer largely depends on you! The answer to a lot of questions about how something should feel or how much of something you should do usually always comes back to you checking in with how you’re doing and how you’re feeling. One of the goals of yoga is to heighten self-awareness so you can become better at figuring out what you need.

If your goal is to move your body, center your mind, and clear your thoughts, then 30 minutes can be sufficient. 30 minutes is actually a nice amount of time to give to yourself if you plan to practice somewhat daily. It’s a timeframe that can be worked into most busy days and it’s just enough time to really sink into yourself and check in with yourself.

If you’re looking to gain more flexibility, strength, or master advanced poses, a more extended session might be beneficial. There are lots of poses that require more of a warm-up and more awareness around grounding, lengthening, and building certain physical patterns before moving into a deeper pose. In this case, 60 minutes is often ideal, and 90 minutes can be even better.

Consistency is key in yoga. It’s often more productive and practical for some people to practice for 30 minutes daily than to fit in a 60-90 minute class a few times a week. Over time, those daily half-hour practices will lead to noticeable improvements in flexibility, strength, and mental clarity.

Let’s embrace the online world!

This digital world we have access to offers accessibility, diversity, and flexibility. However, like any tool, its efficacy depends on how you use it. Make sure you choose reputable sources, maintain self-awareness, and prioritize safety. You can also consider supplementing with occasional in-person classes or workshops for feedback.

Yoga is a journey of self-discovery, and online resources can be valuable companions on the path. Embrace the online world with mindfulness, and your practice can flourish anywhere. Online yoga is something a lot of us may have resisted at first, but it’s proven to be helpful for so many people across the globe!

With the online movement growing bigger and bigger every year, it’s a source to embrace. There are so many yoga teachers using the digital platform as a tool to help get their offerings out to more and more people. Almost everyone can practice yoga in some way and it’s been beautiful to see it become so accessible to people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to try it.

If we can elevate the positive things about the digital world, we can build on that positive. It’ll only keep getting better, more accurate, and hopefully serve those who continue to need it.

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10/17/2023
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Yoga Nidra: The Gateway to Relaxation

By Yoga

What is this new meditative practice everyone is raving about to help them get better rest? Much like its name suggests (yoga = union; nidra = sleep), it cultivates a better relationship with your body and mind and their relationship with resting.

Yoga Nidra is a practice of guided relaxation

Let’s talk about what the actual practice entails — this can vary from teacher to teacher (even practitioner to practitioner based on personal preferences) but we’ll give a general overview:

Guided visuals

Usually a person’s voice will guide you through a journey – a journey painted by creative language from the teacher (speaker). These guided visuals can include guiding you to a specific place, usually a scenic area with something you are asked to recall and revisit later in your altered consciousness. The visuals can include things like:

  • Walking through a cave
  • Seeing a word or phrase in your mind’s eye
  • Navigating yourself towards a bright light or along a line of light

Relaxing, gentle language

Most of the time, Yoga Nidra recordings are recorded softly, with a gentle voice and words that aren’t triggering or intense. Oftentimes, teachers will research trauma-informed language to ensure they are speaking in a manner that is safe for most. The language is also generally centered around the ancient yogic practice. Obviously, it has morphed and shifted over time, but the basis remains the same – in order to achieve tranquility of the mind, the practitioner must be made aware of the state of their mind (whether directly or indirectly).

A guiding voice and music

Yoga Nidra recordings tend to have someone talking, but you will find some recordings where music is included. The music is intentionally selected based on the amount of hertz in the audio. The hertz oftentimes translates to certain emotions, feelings or resonation.

What are some of the benefits?

The main benefit most people rave about is that their rest/sleep quality significantly increases while actively practicing Yoga Nidra. Many say they sleep better at night, are actually able to sleep through the night, and find themselves far more rested the next day. Here are some additional benefits of the practice:

  • Reduces stress & suffering
  • Holds space for the mind to expand
  • It’s universal
  • Minimal to no physical exertion

Yoga Nidra vs. Meditation

You may be wondering how this practice is any different than meditation… and it really comes down to a couple of things:

  1. Meditation works towards the expansiveness (stillness, essentially) of the mind; Yoga Nidra works to lull the mind to a gentle sleep psychosis state
  2. Yoga Nidra is practiced lying down (generally); meditation is practiced seated (traditionally)
  3. Meditation includes mindfulness to reach enlightenment; Yoga Nidra includes sleeping with conscious awareness
  4. Yoga Nidra and meditation are both powerful tools to allow the mind to find peace

Who is Yoga Nidra for?

Yoga Nidra is the perfect practice for those looking to find an easier way to slow down and calm their mind. It can be a great step towards meditation and even help people get familiar with the experience of Savasana. People of any age can practice Yoga Nidra but usually the people who notice the most benefits are people who live a busy lifestyle (i.e. professionals working in offices all week, people in the service industry who are on their feet and interacting with people all day long, athletes – people who move constantly, analytical/over-thinkers – those who process data all day long, the list goes on…)

It is also a safe practice for kids and can be encouraged for those underage. The language is safe and accessible and can give kids a glimpse into the world of yoga. A lot of times, school systems will provide guidance and counseling, but if students are looking for resources outside of the classroom, Yoga Nidra videos online can be a great option.

3 ways to practice Yoga Nidra

YouTube

YouTube is a great resource for free, online Yoga Nidra videos. You can simply search by, “yoga nidra” and you’ll get a plethora of results – finding the right one for you is a different story. Keep your mind open and try a couple different videos before you commit to one. Be conscious of the person’s voice, what they’re talking about and also the graphics on the screen. Most Yoga Nidra videos will have some sort of healing background that relates to sleep: a black screen, dark graphics with healing images like a lotus flower, calming images of waves or lines that are easy on the eye.

Check out some Yoga Nidra videos on YouTube:

Mobile Apps

Here are some apps that feature Yoga Nidra as part of their subscription:

Your Local Studio

Check if Yoga Nidra is an offering on your local studio’s class schedule. It might also be listed on their Google Business listing under what they offer! Most studios might feature a Yoga Nidra class as a ‘workshop’ or special event if it’s not a regular class, but it never hurts to ask the studio manager or other students if there’s any type of Yoga Nidra class.

Why is it so popular/trending?

Sleep is essential to human life – and some people are not getting the proper amounts or the proper quality of rest. With such an emphasis on sleep quality, people have turned to practices like yoga to balance out their busy lives. Also, with the convenience of apps, YouTube access and online courses, people can find any type of Yoga Nidra practice they want – making it easy to tune in and tune out whenever is best for them.

The Yoga Nidra practice puts strategic rest at the forefront, allowing your mind to absorb, learn, and retain proper rest. We can’t ask for much more than that. I hope you find some meaningful rest this weekend…

 

10/13/2023
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Handstand Sequence PDF

Full Sequence to Handstand

By Yoga Asana, Yoga Teachers

Handstand/ Adho Mukha Vrksasana

Adho Mukha Vrksasana, translated as Downward Facing Tree Pose, is very often referred to as Handstand. This pose is considered an inversion but some also consider it an arm balance hence also referring to it by another name “Full Arm Balance.” Generally speaking, the pose is energizing and uplifting. In addition, regular practice will tone the muscles of the shoulders, back, spine, and abdomen.

In this sequence, we are focusing on the full extension of the arms, the deep bend of the knees with the heels towards the buttocks, and the activation of the deep abdominal muscles. Mastering these actions will help build the necessary strength and flexibility in the body as well as the mental clarity and confidence to begin hopping into Handstand with two feet at once!

Practicing Handstand in this manner, as opposed to hopping with one foot at a time, has a slightly different set of actions and focus. Essentially we are trying to hop into a Handstand and catch ourselves with the legs in a Virasana position (knees bent, heels towards buttocks) before extending upwards. This version is typically more challenging for most practitioners. The arms need to remain straight while bringing the shoulders over the wrists, the tailbone and upper back need to be firm to provide stability to the back body so the knees can bend, and the abdominal muscles need to be pliable and strong to control the ascent and descent of hopping up and down.

This pose should be practiced with a playful and joyous mentality, similar to as if you were a child hopping up and down freely with buoyancy. As we get older, we tend not only to lose our childlike spirit but also the spring in our joints. Hopping playfully and safely can help build back both buoyancy of spirit as well as body.

Puttering/Warm-Up:

  • Vajrasana with Parvatasana
  • Sukhasana forward fold with arms fully extended forward
  • Downward Facing Dog
  • Urdhva Prasarita Padasana

Sun Salutations:

  • Surya Namaskar A (3-4 Rounds)

Standing Poses:

  • Trikonasana
  • Extended Side Angle
  • Warrior 1
  • Pyramid Pose

Balance Pose:

  • Tree Pose

Peak Pose:

  • Handstand at the Wall *hopping with 2 feet

Wind Down Poses:

  • Seated Spinal Twist
  • Bridge Pose
  • Legs Up the Wall

Savasana

Give this playful sequence a whirl and let us know how it goes! To catch a few video clips of this sequence in action follow @patrickfrancojr and @yogarenewteachertraining on Instagram.

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10/11/2023
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Practicing Yoga Online: What You Need to Know

By Yoga Online

Over the last few years, online yoga has become a regular part of our day to day life. Lots of yoga teachers, yoga studios, gyms, personal trainers, and other fitness and wellness professionals have incorporated the online platform to share their teachings and services.

With the popularity of online learning also comes questions about what makes certain classes stand out, whether learning online is doable, pricing of classes, quality of free content, the best free classes, and also how long classes should be.

The Best Online Yoga Classes

The roots of the physical yoga asana practice date back thousands of years and it has gone through many iterations before becoming what it is today. During 2020, we even experienced a time where attending a physical class inside a studio wasn’t an option and online learning was the only way to attend a yoga class.

Since we had to find alternative ways to practice yoga, practicing online has become extremely popular. After in-person yoga and other in-person activities became an option again, many people still choose to incorporate online options into their lives. It seems that practicing yoga online is here to stay.

So what makes an online yoga class the best? There are so many fitness apps, virtual classes and online communities to join, all from the comfort of your home, from any device, during a time that is convenient for you. It can be overwhelming to figure out what the quality of certain classes are.

Like most things in yoga, it depends on the individual. It depends on what style you prefer, how you learn and observe, and also what your current fitness level is. The best online yoga classes show the instructors full body, incorporate different level classes, offer options for meditation and pranayama, and also include a way to contact the teacher or studio.

With that said, you are really the only person who can determine what the best classes are and what works for you. You should make sure you understand the teacher, that the quality of the audio and video is clear, and that it’s a teacher you connect with and want to keep tuning in to.

Finding the Right Yoga Class

Selecting the vibe of the type of yoga you want to practice is essential towards making sure you are fully present in the class. Here are some things to consider when selecting an online yoga class:

  1. What type of yoga are you interested in? There are so many genres of yoga, all bringing different benefits to the table. A couple of popular yoga classes today are: yin, restorative, vinyasa, and meditation. The type you choose may change day-to-day based on a variety of different factors. For example, what time of day are you practicing at? If it’s right before bed then restorative or yin might be your vibe. But, if you’re looking for a midday energy boost, a vinyasa flow will definitely help with that.
  2. What are you taking the class for? Good online yoga classes will always give a brief description of what the class entails and what you can expect during the class. Since classes are pre-recorded, the content has been specifically designed to target certain areas and fulfill specific needs and you’ll want to make sure they’re aligned with what you’re looking for. With so many options available, it’s important to know what style of yoga you enjoy so you can find the best for you.

Finding the Right Yoga Teacher

Looking online may feel foreign if you’re used to attending a studio. However, many companies are working towards bringing their business online, so a yoga studio will sometimes highlight and introduce you to their teachers.

Here are some questions to consider when browsing classes by teachers:

  • Does this teacher specialize in a specific type of yoga?
  • Do they touch on elements of the practice in a way that feels right to you?
  • How long has this teacher been teaching?
  • What are their credentials for teaching yoga?

Pricing vs. Free Content

Here’s a little secret: If you enjoy the free classes and videos that a teacher provides, you will really enjoy their paid options even more. Teachers and studios give you a little taste of their offerings when they provide freebies like YouTube videos, Instagram reels, and other content across social media.

If you enjoy the complementary offerings, give the paid options a chance too!

If you can’t afford the paid options, most teachers and studios will work with you to figure out what you can afford or how you can work together. It’s always worth asking and it’s also always worth inquiring about scholarships and options like payment plans.

How Long Should a Class Be?

Along with the wave of online yoga also came the options for shorter yoga classes. In-studio classes are often 60-90 minutes long, so it can be jarring to see an online option that’s maybe 20-40 minutes in length. The longer classes certainly provide a more in-depth option and will also touch on diving deeper into certain physical areas.

The shorter-length option is a great way to actually get yourself moving and practicing. When you’re at home. There may be a tendency to say you don’t have the time to do something or it can seem like an hour is taking away from certain duties you have to get to. With the shorter classes, you can practice in whatever time frame you have available.

Shorter yoga classes may also help you stay consistent with your practice and give you less reason to skip a day or make up excuses about not having time. They’re a wonderful option for busy people and for anyone looking to just get moving throughout their day.

Taking a Yoga Class Online

Overall, in-person classes certainly provide a sense of community, accountability, and they get you out of your house or office and into a yogic environment. Online classes provide convenience and can be done anywhere, at any time. As long as you’re practicing yoga, you’re doing something great for yourself and you’re carving out the time for your own self care and self love – this is key!

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10/10/2023
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