Updated January 20, 2026 1:16 PM As a yoga teacher, I have noticed that chair yoga is perhaps one of the simplest yet misunderstood forms of yoga. You may have seen photos of people practicing arm balances on the chair or even on the back of the chair. Or maybe you think chair yoga is […]
Published on January 9, 2026 5:55 am I recently opened a yoga studio in the town of Baker City, which has a population of just over 10,000. Naturally, the questions arose: Was this the smartest business venture? Did I know what I was signing up for? Was I willing to bear the overhead costs for […]
Updated December 23, 2025, 8:06 AM It’s easy to assume that yoga class comes down to hip-hugging spandex, the ultimate playlist, and mastering a flawless headstand. However, when I started teaching yoga three years ago, I quickly discovered that one of the most challenging aspects of leading classes was not something that could be purchased […]
It’s simpler than you think. (Photo: Getty) Updated December 15, 2025 5:20 PM In Yoga diaryIn the Archives series, we share a curated collection of articles originally published in back issues dating back to 1975. These stories offer a glimpse into how yoga has been interpreted, written about, and practiced over the years. This article […]
Published on December 15, 2025 2:56 am You know when a yoga class feels nothing short of transcendent. A large part of that has to do with your arrival. But a lot also depends on the teacher who guides you through your practice, whether you’re a newcomer learning the poses and principles, or someone who’s […]
I wasn’t prepared for being younger than everyone in the class – and all that came with it. (Photo: Canva) Updated November 6, 2025 8:47 AM I felt each labored breath in my chest as I replayed the sequence in my mind. I had taught the same class perhaps a hundred times before. I had […]
Published on November 4, 2025 8:08 am As a yoga teacher, many thoughts and opinions come your way. Of course, during teacher training your instructors will regularly share wisdom from their years of experience, but that’s just the beginning. Once you start teaching ‘in the wild’, you’ll discover that studio owners, fellow teachers, and even […]
Published on October 16, 2025 4:44 am As my last student walked out of the studio that Sunday, my inner critic was on noisy. I was worried that the playlist I chose wasn’t cool enough. I wondered if the students liked the series enough to come back. I hoped they didn’t think it was strange […]
It’s okay if I’m not the right person. (Photo: Getty Images | MoMo Productions) Published on October 15, 2025 5:40 am I have been teaching yoga for over eight years and practicing for many more. I teach strong, fast formats, but also restorative formats. My classes are always full and I know my students leave […]