Rupali and I learned this energizing sequence of movements—called hara kumbhaka—early in our yoga journey at the Kripalu Center. And we love it! It’s such a simple practice, yet very effective. A little about hara ‘Hara’ refers to the abdominal area or the soft belly. It’s considered the seat of our life force—the house of […]
When will I know enough…?
Rupali and I regularly get asked for teaching tips by both new and more seasoned teachers. So this week we’re handling one of our most frequently asked questions: When will I know enough to start teaching? Which is usually asked in a variety of different guises, such as: Some of my students are more experienced […]
Are you making these mistakes in your yoga teaching?
Most of us become yoga teachers because of a deep desire to share something we love so much that has helped us personally in ways that are hard to put into words. We don’t necessarily know the first thing about HOW to teach, we just know that we want to. There are essentially two parts […]