Yoga Instructor Blog

Every student who walks into your class is processing your cues through a completely different nervous system, movement history, and learning preference.

Some students need to see before they understand. Others need to feel. Some need time and repetition. Others need language, rhythm, or reflection. When teaching leans heavily in

As yoga teachers, we spend years learning how to sequence, cue, adjust, and hold space. But one of the most overlooked teaching skills is understanding how students actually learn.

Because even the most beautifully sequenced class can fall flat if it doesn’t meet students where their nervous systems, bodies, and

Many yoga teachers have experienced the moment when a student simply can’t “feel” the cue — no matter how clearly it’s explained or demonstrated. This isn’t a lack of effort or intelligence. More often, it’s a matter of proprioception, nervous system readiness, and how embodied awareness actually develops over time.

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Last year, over Easter, my world shattered. Depleted, I locked myself inside my yoga studio in solitude. Rain poured outside, and my crying body curled into Yin postures. I was lost. Everything I believed in had collapsed. It felt like a mid-life crisis—but instead of divorcing my husband, I broke

You love Pilates and are passionate about movement, wellness, and helping others with their fitness goals. So you think, “I’d like to be a Pilates Instructor or Teacher.” You go online and ask some friends, only to discover that finding the best Pilates teacher training can feel overwhelming with so

Whether you’re a studio owner looking for fresh ideas or a yogi who wants a longer nap in Savasana, this list is for you. Let’s dream big and make 2025 the best year for Yoga yet—because the Asana at Home crew has spoken, and we’re ready for a refresh.

When I started Yoga 20 years ago, I was curious about how some yoga teachers would use this unusual language in class. I learned that this unusual language was called Sanskrit. Initially, I found Sanskrit kind of “cute,” but it wasn’t for me to learn or attempt to use. However,

Your 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is more than just a certification—it’s a transformative journey that deepens your practice, expands your knowledge, and inspires personal growth. Preparing for yoga teacher training can help you make the most of this incredible experience.

As someone who has guided more than 500 students

As yoga teachers, we all know that the learning never truly ends. It doesn’t stop once we’ve completed our initial teacher training or when we’ve led our first class. In fact, continuing education has been essential for my growth as a teacher and a lifelong student of yoga. Continuing education

As a yoga teacher, your quest for knowledge and personal growth is an ongoing journey beyond your initial teacher training. With an abundance of literature available on yoga philosophy, anatomy, practice, and teaching methodologies, it can be challenging to determine which books deserve a spot on your bookshelf. To help