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Book SynopsisFor yoga teachers at every stage of their careers not a what-to-teach guide but a how-to-teach guideThere''s so much more to teaching yoga than doing yoga -- from building a relationship with a studio (or opening your own) to navigating client relationships, publicising classes, and avoiding burnout. Sage Rountree has been training yoga teachers for over a decade, and she''s heard the same concerns over and over: How can I help my students best? How can I keep my teaching fresh? How can I make smart choices around my schedule, my money, and the next steps in my career?
The Professional Yoga Teacher''s Handbook speaks directly to these concerns in a warm, friendly voice --boosting teachers'' confidence in their ability to construct a heartfelt, balanced class, and to build a career that suits them. Rountree includes stories from her own experience, journal prompts, and thoughtful workbook exercises to help aspiring yoga teachers discern their path, and to provide cu
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction PART 1: CHARTING YOUR COURSE Chapter 1: So You Want to Be a Yoga Teacher Chapter 2: Education and Personal Development Chapter 3: Clarify Your Vision
PART 2: BUILDING YOUR CAREER Chapter 4: Promotion Chapter 5: Getting a Regular Class Chapter 6: Managing It All
PART 3: HOSTING A CLASS Chapter 7: Developing Your Class: Planning and Reflection Chapter 8: Nailing It: Executing Your Plans in Class Chapter 9: The Student-Teacher Relationship
PART 4: LEVELLING UP AS A TEACHER Chapter 10: Beyond the Regular Class Chapter 11: Making Yoga Your Full-time Job
Appendix: A Timeline Recommended Reading Acknowledgements Index Notes About the Author
