This episode is a complete guide to how to create yoga yoga brand. We'll be looking everything that you need to know to create your your brand, including why you need one in the first place, how it helps you with every aspect of being a yoga teacher - because I really do truly believe that it does - and how it helps to boost your confidence as a yoga teacher. Your yoga brand comes from having a defined, clear picture of who you are as a yoga teacher, what you offer, and who you want to teach. Now, that might sound blindingly obvious to you, or it might be a bit of a lightbulb moment. Either way. We're going to work our way through that in this episode. So this is where we're going!-> What is a brand?-> The benefits of having a clear, structured brand as a yoga teacher-> Who is in your space-> And finally, we'll look at a step by step process to creating your yoga brand!See the show notes hereGrab your free 'How to  create your yoga brand' workbook from yogahero.co.uk/podcast30 and get ready to define your yoga teacher brand. This is a huge, and very very important step in your teaching career, it's exciting! --Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training

You're a yoga teacher because yoga has improved your life - possibly immeasurably - and you have a desire, a need, to share that with others.Whilst asana is a hugely important part of yoga, it's not the full story, and as such, as yoga teachers, sharing the full story; the roots and the history of yoga, is probably part of the job. But it's not necessarily a part of the job that comes easily, that's covered in yoga teacher trainings, that's even accessible...Well, this podcast episode aims to change that. It's full of practical tips to layer your asana classes with yoga philosophy, to weave in themes and wisdom without having to be fluent in Sanskrit, without having to be completely knowledgable about the entire history of yoga. Basically, we're aiming to take the reservations and fears out of sharing the fullness of what yoga is, whilst also deeply respecting yoga and all its roots.See the shownotes--Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training

What's your WHY as a yoga teacher? If someone was to ask you: Why are you a yoga teacher? What makes you get out of bed in the morning? What's your motivation when things get tough? Would you be able to answer them - without thinking - in a way that's completely true to you?This podcast episode is short and sweet, and is created to help you define your WHY, so that you can be and stay focused, motivated and passionate about teaching yoga. See the show notes here--Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training

Setting up your own yoga classes can be completely daunting, where on earth do you start? What if people don't come? What if you invest in yoga mats and rent a space and it's.... tumbleweed?There are some simple and sensible steps you can take to set up your own yoga classes, without taking huge risks and without giving yourself loads of work to do.This episode starts off with the most important thing to consider: who and what are you going to teach? This needs some serious consideration, so we'll run through some useful questions to challenge your thinking here, and make sure it's solid!Then, we'll have a think about the space you'll hold your classes in. If you already have a space in mind, this is a useful recap of what to look for and what to ask.Then we'll look at how to price your classes - including whether to teach week in week out, or whether to book in blocks, how to promote the classes and what to do if numbers are low.It's a jam packed episode, bursting full of info, top tips and pitfalls to avoid. Enjoy! See the show notes here--Useful resources: Episode 1 - Pricing strategies for yoga teachers?  Listen here Episode 8 - Renting a space for yoga Listen hereEpisode 16 - Do I need a new sequence every week?  Listen here Episode 18 - Create your social media strategy Listen hereEpisode 23 - Define who you are as a yoga teacher Listen here --Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training

What will people think? What if people hate it? What if they think I'm full of myself? What if they know more than I do? Does this sound familiar...?! In 2020 we first held our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, which, hundreds of yoga teachers have gone on to complete. Confidence, in the yoga teaching world seems to be something that so, so many of us struggle with. This podcast episode is about allowing yourself to think, to daydream, to imagine what you would teach, and how you would teach, if you had absolutely no fear. If you had absolutely no reservations about what others would think, or about your own ability.If you've been held back by self-doubt, you really aren't alone. But here's some tips to put self-doubt, reservations, concerns and anxieties to one side, to help you be the teacher you dreamed of being. Check out our show notes for this episode here --Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training

This episode is the answer to the question: Do I need a yoga brand? Does this sound familiar?: You start practising yoga initially for a reason; to de-desk, to rehabilitate an injury, to feel calmer. You were so blown away by how much yoga improves your life, you have a calling to share that with others. You enroll on a yoga teacher training, and it quite simply changes your life. Now you're even more motivated than ever to share yoga with others! So now you.... what? Contact studios to see if there's any openings. Look around your local area to rent somewhere to start your own classes. Start teaching online. People come to your classes, but not loads of people, and you would like to reach more people.... but HOW?! So you start to do some research; maybe with some yoga business blogs, or this podcast, or by talking to your fellow yoga teachers and they say, have you got a website? Have you done any advertising on instagram? Have you thought about flyering or starting an enewsletter or working with this person or that company, and then, you're stuck!! Bah!! This all sounds like running a business rather than sharing yoga. Plus, you just don't know where to start. If that sounds familiar, it's because it is familiar, because it happens a lot!!! Don't worry, we're here to help. Over the next few episodes, we're taking the guesswork out of where to place your valuable resources of time, energy and mental bandwidth and helping you to decide where to focus, who to work with and what to prioritise. And we're starting with the bazillion dollar question - do i need a yoga brand?Check out our show notes for this episode here --Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training

A little while ago, we asked yoga teachers what tips they wish they'd known when starting out teaching... This episode is a combination of those responses, plus the questions and advice we get asked most regularly.This episode is primarily aimed at new yoga teachers, but there's bound to be some inspiration for experienced yoga teachers too - we all know that going back to basics and having a beginner's mind is a really important part of crafting your teaching!We start off with sequencing tips and then we move on to some practical teaching tips and self-care tips too.Above all, our biggest tip is to look after yourself. You're able to give the most of yourself and the best of yourself, when you're looking after yourself.Check out our show notes for this episode hereHere's a sneak peek!1. You do not need a new sequence every week2. Nail your sequencing notes3. Keep it simple4. Layer your alignment cues 5. Move off your yoga mat!6. Teach who's in front of you7. Have a plan for when it hits the fan8. Get teaching experience9. Pause at the beginning of each and every class10. Keep practicing 11. Know why you're teaching12. Define who you are as a yoga teacher--Useful resources:Episode 16 - Do I need a new sequence every week?  Listen hereFree sequencing workbook - Get yours hereKeep practicing, with our All of Yoga Membership, just £9.99 per month, no minimum contract - take a lookEpisode 23 - Define who you are as a yoga teacher Listen here --Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training

Have you ever been to a yoga class, and the sequence was so great, that you left the class thinking, I would love to be known for my sequencing. Then, you listen to a podcast about yoga philosophy, and you think, I should really weave more philosophy in to my classes, that's definitely where I should be putting my focus. Then you're chatting to someone, and they tell you how they went to the most amazing yin class, and left feeling like they were walking on air, and you thought, I really want to be the best yin yoga teacher! Does that sound familiar?! Yeah, us too! There are so many yoga teachers around these days - and for the record we think that's a good thing, more yoga teachers is more people to share the joys and benefits of yoga! But it does mean, for want of a better word, more competition. The best, or maybe, the only way to differentiate yourself from the masses is to be yourself. To know who you are, who you want to teach. To have this defined, so it's crystal clear to you how to talk about your classes, workshops and courses. Who you aim your offerings at. What trainings to do, to deepen you knowledge, and what to leave to one side. This podcast episode is designed to help you define who you are as a yoga teacher. So grab your free workbook from yogahero.co.uk/podcast23 and get ready to define who you are as a yoga teacher. This is a huge, and very very important step in your teaching career, it's exciting! --Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training

In this episode we’re highlighting some important considerations when you’re deciding whether to offer a physical adjustment or not. Adjustments have been chronically abused in the past. So now, when talking about adjustments we have to start the discussion with consent. (Which should have always been the way.)So, in this episode we’ll start - at the beginning - with consent. Then we’ll look at:Some different reasons behind offering adjustment Identifying the intention behind your adjustment How to get feedbackBuilding your confidence with adjustments-- This yoga adjustments podcast episode is accompanied by our free checklist, to serve as a guide and a reminder of what to check, as you build confidence and experience offering adjustments in your yoga classes. Get your free checklist --Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training

Teaching yoga beginners fills even many experienced yoga teachers with dread! You want to keep the class flowing for the non-beginners, you want to make sure everyone is safe, you want to make sure no one feels stupid by not understanding something... Meanwhile you're doing all your normal teaching stuff like making sure the music isn't too loud, getting your rights and lefts bang on, remembering what's next in your sequence, and so onIn this episode, we'll cover some tips and tricks to bear in mind to keep you focused and keep your beginners safe. We look at:Instructions and cueing Use of propsSequencingDemo-ing About youThis episode is accompanied by our free workbook, to help you transform your classes in to thoroughly considered, beginner friendly classes. Get your workbook from yogahero.co.ukSee the show notes at yogahero.co.uk/podcast21--Training for yoga teachers: Yin Yoga Training: November 2022Restorative Yoga Training, with Mindfulness and Yoga Nidra: November 2022Trauma Informed Yoga Training: March 2023Applied Anatomy in Yoga Training: March 2023Sequencing from the heart, a workshop for yoga teachers 1st April 2023Children's Yoga Training: April 2023--As always, we would love to know what you think of the Yoga Hero: Teachers Podcast, do leave an honest review if you can, or drop us a message @yogahero_teachers Join our our Shatter Imposter Syndrome challenge, perfect for yoga teachers who are struggling with confidence, or self belief! -- Say hi on Instagram: @yogahero_teachersSee what trainings are coming up, at Yoga Hero and online: yogahero.co.uk/training