Thoughts on Teaching

Be Prepared: Welcoming New Year’s Students instead of Wishing them Away.
By December 29, 2015

Prepare for the Resolutions It’s that time of year. People who want change in their life are looking for something healthy to begin in January. I applaud those who desire to change, and recognize January as a crucial time to ensure so many new people have a great first experience […]

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Teaching Yoga the “Right” Way
By July 1, 2015

I have been teaching regular yoga classes for three years now and have a seven-year asana practice. My meditation practice began more than half a lifetime ago. I don’t consider myself to be an expert on yoga or even a good yoga teacher for that matter. I strive to continue […]

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To Separate the Wheat from the Chaff
By December 9, 2014

While on my morning commute, I often take notice of the new yoga studios that seem to almost spring up overnight. It’s a great benefit to have so many options for access to yoga. However, of the Seven studios within a 15 minute driving radius, I find but only two […]

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“What Must They Think!?”
By August 6, 2014

I’m currently enrolled in a yoga teacher training where the group is always tasked with home-play (homework) to finish off the course of the duration between sessions. This time, our home-play was to inquire into the nature of a person’s interaction or response during our interactions. The inquiry is something […]

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Trying The Yoga
By June 11, 2014

A co-worker admitted to me today that he wanted to “give yoga a try”. I responded, without pause. “Why would you want to do that?” To which he immediately responded, “You’re not a proponent of yoga!? Then why do you do it?” In my own amazement at the situation, I […]

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The Silence Between Words
By December 16, 2013

I work as an IT consultant and consider myself to be a guest at many of the corporations that specialize in the oil and gas and energy sectors throughout the U.S. I use the word guest, because I am invited into their organization for the consultancy process in which I share […]

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Reaching the Crown
By August 30, 2013

Lots of times, we cue lengthening through the crown of the head so that your Levator Scapulae Muscle will get a lengthening action. Thats on one end of the spectrum. Sometimes its to create a release in the rectus capitis posticus minor which feels very ‘destressing’ for a lack of […]

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Yoga: The Non-Competitive Competition
By February 20, 2013

Yoga is Not a Competition A common phrase heard in yoga circles is; “Yoga is not a competition”.  While I admire the intent of this message, I rarely see teachers or students follow through on the philosophy of a non-competitive yoga environment.  Correct, yoga is not a competition, but people […]

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CLAW YOUR MAT!
By December 13, 2012

How would you describe your hands on your mat during down dog? Kittie Paws or Tiger Claws? I recently wrote and article explaining the reasons yoga teachers always ask students to smile during class and especially during difficult poses. I began realizing how often yoga teacher repeat the same things. […]

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Actions Speak
By March 19, 2012

I have been edging my way into teaching yoga after having my Yoga Alliance certifications for more than a year. I started with private coaching here and there and occasionally substituting for one of my teachers.  The availability has not been there for me to teach regular classes because of […]

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Sādhanā’s journey on Hatha’s path
By March 13, 2012

“Of all Yogis, the one with great faith who always abides in me, thinks of me within himself, and renders transcendental loving service to me, is the most intimatley united with me in yoga and is the highest of all. That is my opinion”  –  Bhagavad-Gita 6.47 ( yoginām api sarvesāḿ mad-gatenāntar-ātmanā […]

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That’s Just How I Roll
By March 5, 2012

I wanted to bring light to a dynamic in teaching that involves taking unexplained methods for granted. I have always been a fan of reductionism in pedagogical practices as it relates to responsible teaching and understanding the methodology we endorse. I took a seemingly simple question and posted it to […]

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Tips for a Successful Yoga Practice
By March 3, 2012

  Ensuring Success in Your Practice I’ve put together a few tips that I feel will help new students in ensuring they get the most out of a yoga practice.  I use the word “new” lightly, as I still learn something new every time I’m on the mat. The audience […]

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The Effectiveness of Teaching Self-Evident Principles
By February 22, 2012

So, one of my pet peeves in life is indoctrination. I see it as a double-edged sword. From one perspective, it can be excellent for preserving culture, but on the other hand, it doesn’t always foster original thinking or allowing one to gracefully come to self discovery. One of the […]

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