280 - How to Start Teaching Yoga

If you're a yoga teacher or someone wanting to own their voice in other ways, this one's for you. Today I share a collection of things you can do to practice letting yourself be seen. Note: In this episode I refer to my "95% rule" when leading a class. You can find that episode here.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

Building a business requires creativity, consistency, self-trust, and a willingness to try things and fail. It also means knowing who you're for--your niche.In this conversation, we explore the importance of experimentation, embracing change, and finding outside support, like mentorship and training, to develop your leadership and unique offerings. Interested in exploring mentorship opportunities with me? Click here. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

Finding your audience, your confidence, and your voice as a yoga teacher is a process. It means a whole lot of learning--how to lead a room, how to sequence well, how to trust the practice and ourselves, and so much more. And it means doing a lot of stuff wrong so we can learn to do stuff right. Today we're gonna talk about how to begin. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

Sequencing with purpose transforms the yoga practice and our teaching. Today we're going deep on gait, a pillar of my Flow School method, and its application in creating more intuitive, sustainable sequences.Learn more about Flow School hereWeekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

When we talk about what it means to "engage" in yoga class, what do we actually mean? Do our students understand? How do we want them to be moving? And is engagement something we should all be teaching? Today, we explore the concept of engagement and the nuances of teaching it, including the importance of the language we choose, the assumptions we make, and some of the influences of our personal experiences and learning on our teaching and cueing. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

Change is inevitable in life and so is death. Of relationships, loved ones, dreams, versions of ourselves. Today I reflect on some of what I've been navigating the last several months and share some of what I've been learning along the way--about letting go, holding grief and joy together, and the urgency of living.  As my friend Joy Sullivan writes in one of her poems, "There's only time to leap."Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

"I work with my body and not against it." I started saying this phrase while deep in the worst pain of my life. Today I share a personal experience with chronic pain, that has reshaped my understanding of wellness and the importance of listening to our bodies--a practice of paying attention that builds self-trust and helps to us to better find flow. Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

Today we explore the craft of teaching, and the patience, creativity, and personal development in the journey. I share ten actionable missions for yoga teachers to enhance their craft, focusing on observation, storytelling, the significance of repetition in teaching, and more.We also talk about the brand new Flow School Membership, where you can go deep with my creative sequencing method and meet with me and other teachers monthly. Join us here! Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

Magnetizing the room as a yoga teacher is an art. It's in your presence and tone, the ways you meet and hold students, how you build trust.  Today we explore some ways to create a welcoming environment that's supports students to feel connected and empowered, and eager for more.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner

The nature of yoga practice and teaching are always evolving, shaped by innovation, personal expression, and diversity. But as teachers we can face challenges when introducing new methods in our classes and studios. And it can feel hard to find our unique voice and approach and to stay grounded in them.This is why I love Flow School, and why so many teachers do too: it's a way to find both groundedness and freedom as a teacher. Flow School is where I teach my approach to flow design that centers on a peak flow experience, involves lots of repetition and movement science, and that encourages and supports a teacher's unique creativity. Today we explore some of the flow design components and I also share some exciting changes to online Flow School to make it more accessible and impactful for teachers.Join me for Flow School online or in-person (Vancouver, BC, London, and Portland)Practice with me in studio b.Weekly stories by email from Bonnie’s HERE Connect with Bonnie: Instagram, Email ([email protected]), WebsiteListen to Bonnie's other podcast Sexy Sunday HERE The music for this episode is Threads by The Light Meeting. Produced by: Grey Tanner