Why co-creating with others could make you a better and happier yoga teacher
Photo by Natalie Pedigo My best workshops, events, retreats and online projects have been those where I collaborated with others, where we offered something different from each other but shared our enthusiasm for what we love. In the spirit of Thich Nhat Hanh, who said: “The next Buddha may be a sangha ( community)” I […]
How core work makes your students stronger, healthier and more resilient
Photo by Lenka McCarthy Photography In our challenging times, I’d like to share why core work has never been more important and offer you five classes as a bonus. More and more, science is proving that exercise improves mental health and reduces anxiety and depression. Read the proof here, here and here. Since 2020, […]
An ode to Tadasana- the foundation of every pose and powerful yoga class
Photo by eggmotion.es Why it is important to teach Tadasana (over and over again) For simplicity, I will call the pose Tadasana throughout this post. Though it is called also Samastithi. Next time you plan a class, how about going back to basics and focusing on Tadasana? There’s just so much to learn about Tadasana […]
The Art of Touch- The art of adjustments in yoga classes
Photo by eggmotion.es I know the right kind of adjustment can be incredibly beneficial to students. Picture a not so flexible student in a seated forward fold, slightly frustrated that he or she will never be able to touch their toes. Happy to be helped, they see the teacher approaching and all the teacher does […]
How my core fell in love with Uddiyana Bandha Kriya
Krishnamacharya practicing Uddiyana Bandha Kriya After I gave birth to my lovely baby boy, I was in the same situation as every woman. I had to rebuild my core. As a yoga teacher, I’m even more aware of the importance of a strong core. And we’re not talking about the awesome six-pack I was always […]
Yoga for writers and the one and only yoga pose
Talking to David Holzer, founder of Yogawriters Talking to David Holzer, founder of Yogawriters My friend David Holzer helped me make sure the English language version of my website is not too Agnesized. David is a professional writer and yogi. He created Yogawriters to share his insights into the amazing ways yoga can help writers […]