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 Sarah Diedrick It’s been said that community is the number one reason a yoga student comes to class, and the number one reason they return. Cultivating community in a yoga class can serve students and teachers in a profound…
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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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Dear friends of 90 Monkeys, 90 Monkeys was created to help yoga teachers all over the world enhance their teaching skills and pass those on to their students. Yoga means union and as such, that encompasses values such as inclusiveness,…
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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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As a massage therapist, I consider myself to be pretty well versed in the art of therapeutic touch. I have worked with hundreds of clients and have been fortunate to witness a lot of beautiful healing work unfold under my…
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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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As yoga teachers, we know that our yoga practice is an intimate experience where we take time out to drop into our bodies and explore our vast inner landscape. This is a space deep within us that we all…
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The yoga industry continues to boom, not only as more people discover the benefits of yoga, but also as more new teachers continue to get certified and spread the magic. Overall, this is a fantastic development, but it does present…
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My first yoga teacher is an E-RYT 200. She has been teaching for over a decade and is celebrated within her home community and in the international communities in which she teaches. She has trained hundreds of students and teachers….
Continue Reading.We are excited about 2016 for a whole bunch of reasons. A brand-new, innovative Advanced Teacher Training Curriculum, a new addition to our 90 Monkeys family (see the photo), and our third annual 200 Hour Teacher Training, which promises to…
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The holidays are a wonderful time of year to foster a greater sense of love and connection between yourself and your students. It can be a very meaningful season to many in your yoga community. Gifts are exchanged, people get…
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Are you looking to plan your first workshop or retreat but don’t know where to start? Are you a seasoned teacher looking to make your events sparkle? Whatever your level, we think you’ll find these tips below will give you…
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