Show Notes
Season 9 | Ep.1
7 Things I Wish I'd Known When I Started Teaching Yin Yoga In this episode, I'm sharing seven things I wish someone had told me earlier in my teaching journey. These aren't lessons you have to wait decades to earn. Think of them more like signposts to keep an eye on as your teaching unfolds, whether you're brand new or you've been at this for years. What we get into: 1. The nervous system always has the first and last say 2. Timing matters more than technique 3. Your presence matters more than your plan 4. Variability isn't the problem; it's the practice 5. I stopped teaching poses and started teaching people 6. Experience doesn't give you all the answers 7. Go teach, then come back and study again
Also mentioned in this episode: My #1 Pose for Every Yin Yoga Class (constructive rest) Dear Yin Yoga Teacher- Please Shut Up How To Teach Exceptional Yin Yoga Classes Mentorship matters Let's connect:I'd love to hear what pearls of wisdom you've picked up on your own teaching journey. What did I miss? Drop a comment on YouTube or Spotify, I genuinely want to know. And if you love this podcast, a rating or review goes a long way in helping other Yin Yoga lovers find it. You can also take a screenshot of your favourite episode and share it in your Instagram stories. Tag me so I can share the love! Thanks for being here. Until we meet again, bye for now.
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Season 9 | Ep. 4 In this episode, I'm talking about what it really means to "drop Yin-side" moving past the physical stretch into an actual inner journey. We cover why Yin is mentally and emotionally harder than most people expect, the 7-layer awareness approach I use at the start of every class, how to guide students from distracted to present, what to do as a teacher while your students are holding shapes, and some quotes you're welcome to borrow for your own classes. Whether you're a practitioner wanting a richer personal practice or a teacher wanting to guide attention (not just anatomy), there's something here for you. Also mentioned in this episode: Constructive Rest Should You Use Music Dear Yin Yoga Teacher Please Shut Up Loving Kindness and Yin (Metta) Care Bears Video