I think the most effective way to pre-plan your yoga classes is to practice the yoga yourself. Then you get an idea of how it feels in your own body before you teach it to someone. You get an idea of when to include active postures and where you need to take breaks; for example, usually after some standing postures including plank pose (which I use as a warmup), dolphin pose etc. I feel a need to go into child’s pose. Practicing yourself also allows you to decide whether to add or take away sets. Yoga International and my own teacher trainer practice sheets prescribe a certain number of sets. Sometimes they prescribe too many for an individual. That being said, I do write out a sequence most of the time. It doesn’t mean I always follow it. When I haven’t written out a sequence, this works fine too. There are so many postures to do that i have no problem teaching on the fly. Teaching privately, it is even easier to change your sequence because I am only doing it for 1 or 2 people. I have not included what you call “peak pose’ but rather “pose of the day” along with a handout in big print (not always but when I have printer ink).
Lisa Latimer 100%! Thank you for this perfect comment. I agree wholeheartedly that practicing yoga and getting into your body as a teacher is one of the most powerful ways to first of all know that it works and to be able to teach it seamlessly because you literally embody it already.
Great advice. It's a questions I've been looking for answers for, as a new yoga teacher. I'm a go-with-the-flow style teacher, with a very rough plan. I mainly plan what I want to talk about in terms of philosophy / lifestyle. Also, have a very thorough and experimental personal yoga practice has seemed to be a MASSIVE help. The less yoga I do on my own, then less I am able to teach without a plan. =)
yes! thank you so much for sharing this. having our own self-practice is the KEY for staying inspired and having more to offer our students. I have a similar style to you base don what you write... loose yet structures... a little bit of both :-) this is super inspiring! keep spreading your magic. namaste xo
Hello! great video as usual. I've been teaching yoga regularly for about a year now. I feel so much more confident than I did in the beginning, but I still use my notebook. I didn't think it was an issue until I saw this. I don't actually touch the notebook I just put it near my yoga mat and I usually glance at it maybe 4-5 times for a fraction of a second, just to see what the next pose is that I prepared. Does it perhaps look bad the fact that I have my notebook there? I've been a bellydance teacher for over 15 years and I still prepare all my classes in my notebook and I usually have a quick glance of what the next combo is while I tell people to have a quick sip of water. I personally think it shows a teacher is prepared but perhaps this looks inexperienced in yoga?
Hey Brian, this is such a great question. Obviously the answer depends on the situation, but yes-- if friends desire private yoga on an ongoing basis, it's smart to charge. I usually employ a friends&family discount. Charging for your time benefits both people, as it increases value for your client/friend and also allows you as a teacher to share your energy without feeling under-compensated.
Hi Shayna Can you please guide me some resources studying the basic knowledge with wich a yoga session is planned? For instance, I have been practicing Hatha Yoga, and I wanna know according to what basics a yoga session is planned. Thank you indeed
Hi Saeed! This is a wonderful question, and I will make a video on it to address it in detail. I also am in the middle of creating a blueprint for teaching yoga that goes deeper in to the structure of a class. That being said, it's important to know that there is not just ONE WAY of organizing a class. Once you discover what 'type' of yoga you want to teach and what inspires you as a teacher, you can weave that into your teaching whether it be chakras, certain postures, restorative, breathing practices, etc. This also has to do with the various styles of yoga in the West. There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way in my opinion, just an opportunity to experiment and offer what feels most true to you.
Hey Shayna! I started watching your videos a few weeks ago after one popped up in my reccommended, and I find them so inspiring. Do you have an email or something so that I could share my journey with you? I'd rather not plaster it in the depths of UA-cam. 😂😂 Thanks!!
Katie! Thank you for your message. I'm glad the videos are inspiring you. Yes please e-mail shayna@builsyouryogabiz.com and I will be happy to connect deeper with you! Namaste.
I think the most effective way to pre-plan your yoga classes is to practice the yoga yourself. Then you get an idea of how it feels in your own body before you teach it to someone. You get an idea of when to include active postures and where you need to take breaks; for example, usually after some standing postures including plank pose (which I use as a warmup), dolphin pose etc. I feel a need to go into child’s pose. Practicing yourself also allows you to decide whether to add or take away sets. Yoga International and my own teacher trainer practice sheets prescribe a certain number of sets. Sometimes they prescribe too many for an individual. That being said, I do write out a sequence most of the time. It doesn’t mean I always follow it. When I haven’t written out a sequence, this works fine too. There are so many postures to do that i have no problem teaching on the fly. Teaching privately, it is even easier to change your sequence because I am only doing it for 1 or 2 people. I have not included what you call “peak pose’ but rather “pose of the day” along with a handout in big print (not always but when I have printer ink).
Lisa Latimer 100%! Thank you for this perfect comment. I agree wholeheartedly that practicing yoga and getting into your body as a teacher is one of the most powerful ways to first of all know that it works and to be able to teach it seamlessly because you literally embody it already.
Great advice. It's a questions I've been looking for answers for, as a new yoga teacher. I'm a go-with-the-flow style teacher, with a very rough plan. I mainly plan what I want to talk about in terms of philosophy / lifestyle. Also, have a very thorough and experimental personal yoga practice has seemed to be a MASSIVE help. The less yoga I do on my own, then less I am able to teach without a plan. =)
yes! thank you so much for sharing this. having our own self-practice is the KEY for staying inspired and having more to offer our students. I have a similar style to you base don what you write... loose yet structures... a little bit of both :-) this is super inspiring! keep spreading your magic. namaste xo
Beautiful! All Buddha , first; perfect answer: Balance . Second; Be Present !! OMG !
Yes!
Excellent! Thank you Shayna!
My pleasure Michelle!
Hello! great video as usual. I've been teaching yoga regularly for about a year now. I feel so much more confident than I did in the beginning, but I still use my notebook. I didn't think it was an issue until I saw this. I don't actually touch the notebook I just put it near my yoga mat and I usually glance at it maybe 4-5 times for a fraction of a second, just to see what the next pose is that I prepared. Does it perhaps look bad the fact that I have my notebook there? I've been a bellydance teacher for over 15 years and I still prepare all my classes in my notebook and I usually have a quick glance of what the next combo is while I tell people to have a quick sip of water. I personally think it shows a teacher is prepared but perhaps this looks inexperienced in yoga?
Love it. Thank you so much for your channel. :)
its my pleasure!
really good advice, should u charge your friend at some point?
Hey Brian, this is such a great question. Obviously the answer depends on the situation, but yes-- if friends desire private yoga on an ongoing basis, it's smart to charge. I usually employ a friends&family discount. Charging for your time benefits both people, as it increases value for your client/friend and also allows you as a teacher to share your energy without feeling under-compensated.
Hi Shayna
Can you please guide me some resources studying the basic knowledge with wich a yoga session is planned?
For instance, I have been practicing Hatha Yoga, and I wanna know according to what basics a yoga session is planned.
Thank you indeed
For example, some say we need to consider Chakras. We need to start from Apana, then Samana etc. etc.
Hi Saeed! This is a wonderful question, and I will make a video on it to address it in detail. I also am in the middle of creating a blueprint for teaching yoga that goes deeper in to the structure of a class. That being said, it's important to know that there is not just ONE WAY of organizing a class. Once you discover what 'type' of yoga you want to teach and what inspires you as a teacher, you can weave that into your teaching whether it be chakras, certain postures, restorative, breathing practices, etc. This also has to do with the various styles of yoga in the West. There is no 'right' or 'wrong' way in my opinion, just an opportunity to experiment and offer what feels most true to you.
I appreciate your attention and sincerity.
Will be looking forward to hearing from you.
Love and light to you.
Thank you Saeed! It is my pleasure.
Hey Shayna! I started watching your videos a few weeks ago after one popped up in my reccommended, and I find them so inspiring. Do you have an email or something so that I could share my journey with you? I'd rather not plaster it in the depths of UA-cam. 😂😂 Thanks!!
Katie! Thank you for your message. I'm glad the videos are inspiring you. Yes please e-mail shayna@builsyouryogabiz.com and I will be happy to connect deeper with you! Namaste.
Much love beautiful soul
Very good darling go ahead
Thank you! Namaste.