The Yoga Teacher topic shares stories, philosophies, and practice journeys of yoga teachers. A good yoga teacher needs not only a solid practice foundation and teaching skills but also continuous self-cultivation and learning. This topic explores what makes an excellent yoga teacher and the unique teacher-student relationship that develops between them.

Here you'll read about a teacher's practice journey, sharing of teaching philosophies, and the beauty and challenges of yoga teaching from the teacher's perspective. The trust and connection between teacher and student is one of the most precious parts of yoga lineage, and an indispensable source of support for every practitioner on their growth path.

Always Distracted? Yoga Trains Your Focus
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March 7, 2025 Meditation & Relaxation

Always Distracted? Yoga Trains Your Focus

Can't stop scrolling your phone or losing focus? The Yoga Sutras' Dharana teaches you to tame your monkey mind with three practical tips.

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Tapas Studio Deep Clean: Grateful for Our Yoga Community
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January 28, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Tapas Studio Deep Clean: Grateful for Our Yoga Community

Tapas students and teachers showed up on short notice for a studio deep clean -- real love for our yoga home.

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Parsvottanasana Breakdown: Master the Intense Side Stretch
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January 22, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Parsvottanasana Breakdown: Master the Intense Side Stretch

Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch) alignment breakdown -- arm placement, core stability, foot positioning, and hip alignment for a safer practice.

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Bakasana Crow Pose Tutorial: 4 Tips for Steady Balance
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January 17, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Bakasana Crow Pose Tutorial: 4 Tips for Steady Balance

Struggling with Bakasana? Four key tips on hand placement, head position, arm rotation, and weight shift to help you balance in Crow Pose.

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Yoga Tips: Prep Moves for Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
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January 15, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Yoga Tips: Prep Moves for Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana gives even Moon a hard time! Four key prep positions to help you get into this standing balance more steadily.

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Marichyasana C: 4 Key Points to Deepen Your Twist
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January 14, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Marichyasana C: 4 Key Points to Deepen Your Twist

Four key tips for Marichyasana C (Sage Twist C): foot placement, leg rotation, toe activation, and spinal extension to help you twist deeper and safer.

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Pincha Mayurasana: 3 Ways to Enter Forearm Stand
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January 12, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Pincha Mayurasana: 3 Ways to Enter Forearm Stand

Three ways to get into Pincha Mayurasana (forearm stand)! Whether you're a beginner or advanced, find the entry that suits you and build balance and upper body strength.

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Test Your Strength and Endurance: Utplutih Pose Breakdown
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January 11, 2025 Yoga Sharing

Test Your Strength and Endurance: Utplutih Pose Breakdown

Utplutih (Lift Up) really tests your endurance and willpower! Korean teacher Moon and I break down the key points to help you build strength and stability.

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Mysore Yoga Journey: Daily Life and Indian Culture
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December 24, 2024 Yoga Sharing

Mysore Yoga Journey: Daily Life and Indian Culture

Between yoga practice in Mysore, I attended Guruji's memorial breakfast, enjoyed an Indian buffet, explored local culture, and visited Mysore Palace.

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