A friend of mine is in the middle of a teacher training course at the moment, and he’s having a hard time memorising the Sanskrit names of the asanas – largely because he doesn’t see any point to them. From [...]
I've practiced yoga with many, many teachers over the years. I've been lucky enough to have lots of good teachers, and a few really spectacularly amazing teachers. I've thought a lot about what makes the difference. What makes a great [...]
Back-bending postures can trigger strong emotions – for some people, the experience of lifting into a full wheel is one of pure, unadulterated freedom and joy. For others, the act of exposing the heart and vital organs brings on a [...]
Quite a few yogis (mostly teachers) have asked me recently about yoga books I recommend, so I thought I'd share some of my favourites. I've deliberately left out the super-obvious ones such as the Bhagavad Gita, Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and [...]
Some people process and retain information most effectively through verbal cues; others rely more on visuals, and others again learn best by doing and feeling. This is totally applicable to our yoga students. Are you catering to all three types [...]
Early days as a yoga teacher can be overwhelming, and even a little scary. Here are my four key tips for new teachers, new-ish teachers, and honestly for all yoga teachers. https://youtu.be/KWSMp1orI2Y If you prefer reading to watching, here's [...]
I love teaching yoga to a great playlist, and for my vinyasa classes I like music that’s uplifting and joyful. Music that will infuse my students with energy and happiness. Most of my yoga music is the same music I [...]
