At the start of every teacher training, I often ask yoga teachers what they hope to get out of studying together. Inevitably teachers share that they feel timid or doubt themselves and want to boost their confidence in the…
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By Sarah Diedrick With most yoga classes being about 60 minutes in duration in many studios these days, workshops are a wonderful way to dive deeper into the practice. By contrast to group classes, workshops are typically anywhere from 2-4…
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By Amy Ippoliti Conversational threads on political social media posts among yogis, like anywhere else, have not necessarily been pleasant these days. You would think yogis would generally be united around their politics but surprisingly just like everywhere else there…
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Have you ever been asked to teach a “Yoga for Athletes” yoga class? Maybe you were asked because you’re community knows you’re an avid runner in addition to having a yoga practice. Surely, they assume, you must know exactly how…
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Almost every yoga teacher training has a section on ethics, specifically the yamas and niyamas as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Ethics are particularly important in the teacher-student relationship in yoga because students may be vulnerable when they come to…
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If you teach yoga, having yoga teacher liability insurance is critical to peace of mind and also teaching with confidence. In the world of yoga, or any physical activity for that matter, not all accidents or injuries can be prevented….
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I have always believed that an upgrade of your physical space can up your game, calm your mind, and help you become more creative and inspired. In the same way that we strive to surround ourselves with inspiring and positive…
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90 Monkeys is excited to present the second episode of Yoga Minuti, a series of short informative videos with long time yoga teacher trainers, Gina Caputo and Amy Ippoliti, both of whom happen to be very Italian! The two yoga…
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We are so excited to share this news with you! We’ve added an accomplished, inspiring teacher to our 90 Monkeys faculty: Ariele Foster, PT, DPT, E-RYT 50. Ariele is a physical therapist, yoga teacher, anatomy faculty for yoga trainings, and…
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Halloween is here! 90 Monkey’s faculty, Douglas Brooks, Ph.D shares the history and meaning of Halloween which is celebrated on October 31 every year. Discover the significance of the time of the year, of disguise, of “Trick or treat”… and…
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Tip: If you run a yoga studio, consider including photos of your studio space(s) on your website for people to view before they come. When I look for a place to practice yoga, I research the teacher and whether the…
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Yoga teachers complain to me consistently these days about how they are bumping into each other in an over saturated market. These teachers are primarily reaching out to Level 2 students because that seems like the right thing to do….
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Navaratri is here! The nine nights of the Goddess, celebrated each fall season. 90 Monkey’s faculty, Douglas Brooks, Ph.D shares the history and meaning of the Indian Holiday. This year Navaratri begins Saturday, the 5th of October and will…
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Since I started tracking the steady stream of news, controversies, and online debates in today’s yoga world, I’ve had to struggle repeatedly with the challenge of confronting beliefs that are profoundly different from my own – both with regard to…
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Here is a “Monkey Listens” question we received recently: “I’ve been told pregnant women should not do Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog). What are some alternative poses I could offer my pregnant students (in a non pre-natal class) that offer…
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