Index

A ⃒B ⃒C ⃒D ⃒E ⃒F ⃒G ⃒H ⃒I ⃒J ⃒K ⃒L ⃒M ⃒N ⃒O ⃒P ⃒R ⃒S ⃒T ⃒U ⃒V ⃒W ⃒Y ⃒

A

action shots, ref 1

advertising, ref 1

AEDs (automated external defibrillators), ref 1

aesthetic corrections, ref 1

agents, ref 1

apologizing too much, ref 1, ref 2

arrival in class, ref 1

assistants, ref 1, ref 2

assists, ref 1, ref 2

assumptions, making, ref 1

audience, ref 1

audio content, ref 1

audio recording yourself, ref 1

auditions, ref 1

authenticity, ref 1

automated external defibrillators (AEDs), ref 1

B

backstory, recognizing your, ref 1

balance, achieving, ref 1

balance poses, ref 1

banking, ref 1, ref 2

biography, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

blind spots, ref 1, ref 2

blogs, ref 1

Bluetooth earbud microphones, ref 1

body image, ref 1

body odor, ref 1

body types, ref 1

booking details, ref 1

bookkeeping, ref 1

boundaries, setting, ref 1

brand ambassadors, ref 1

B-roll, ref 1

burnout, ref 1

business cards, ref 1

business plan, ref 1

business practices, ref 1

business social media accounts, ref 1

C

cadaver dissection courses, ref 1

call to action, ref 1

cancellations, ref 1, ref 2

candles, ref 1

Carolina Yoga Company

class descriptions, ref 1

demonstrations, ref 1

founding, ref 1

hiring practices, ref 1, ref 2

payment, ref 1

promotion in class, ref 1

responsible eclecticism, ref 1

series, ref 1

students, nonparticipating, ref 1

teachers, full versus part-time, ref 1

teacher trainees, ref 1, ref 2

teacher training, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4

workshop rates, ref 1, ref 2

work-study program, ref 1

certifications, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4

chants, ref 1

Child, Julia, ref 1

Churchill, Winston, ref 1

classes

adding, ref 1

arrival in, ref 1

closing, ref 1

community, ref 1

corporate, ref 1

descriptions, ref 1

developing, ref 1

ending on time, ref 1

family members in, ref 1

first, teaching, ref 1

free store, ref 1

fundraiser, ref 1

gig, getting regular, ref 1

inclusive, ref 1

large, ref 1

“led,” ref 1

movement by teacher during, ref 1

off-site, ref 1

phones in, ref 1

planning, ref 1

promotion in, ref 1

small, ref 1

teachers in, ref 1, ref 2

See also online classes; video classes; specific topics

class structure

closing, ref 1

connection, creating, ref 1

ending on time, ref 1

expectations, establishing/fulfilling, ref 1

goodbye, saying, ref 1

holding the space, ref 1

language, ref 1

mats, positioning, ref 1, ref 2

opening remarks, ref 1

savasana, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4

timing, ref 1

closed captions, ref 1

closed series, ref 1

closing class, ref 1

closing the loop, ref 1

communication, ref 1, ref 2

community classes, ref 1

competition, ref 1

confusion, productive, ref 1

connection, creating, ref 1

consent cards for assists, ref 1, ref 2

contact, professional modes of, ref 1

contact info, ref 1

content

about, ref 1

benefits of, ref 1

calendar, social media, ref 1

evaluating and replicating, ref 1

finding your, ref 1, ref 2

planning, ref 1

producing and placing, ref 1

promoting, ref 1

continuing education, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

contracts with studio, ref 1

corporate classes, ref 1

“corpse pose,” as term, ref 1

CPR, ref 1

Crocker, Lesa, ref 1

customer satisfaction, ref 1

cycling, indoor, ref 1

D

days off, ref 1

dedications, ref 1

demonstrations, ref 1

DeSiato, Alexandra, ref 1

directional microphones, ref 1

disclaimers, ref 1

discounts, ref 1

discussions, group, ref 1

diversifying, ref 1

dollar amount for your time, figuring, ref 1

donations, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

dress, ref 1

Dunne, Finley Peter, ref 1

E

early cancels, ref 1

editing videos, ref 1

education and training, on résumé, ref 1

electronic devices, ref 1

emergencies, ref 1

employees versus independent contractors, ref 1

ending class on time, ref 1

endurance sport coaching, ref 1

essential oils, ref 1, ref 2

expectations, ref 1, ref 2

experience, ref 1, ref 2

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher designation, ref 1, ref 2

eye contact, ref 1

F

family members in class, ref 1

feedback, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4

festivals, ref 1

figurative language, ref 1

filler words, ref 1, ref 2

flyers, ref 1

free classes at stores, ref 1

friendships, ref 1

Functional Movement Screen, ref 1

fundraiser classes/donations, ref 1

G

gifts, ref 1

glasses, ref 1

goals, ref 1, ref 2

goodbye, saying, ref 1

graphics, ref 1

greeting students, ref 1, ref 2

gyms, ref 1

H

headset microphones, ref 1

headshots, ref 1, ref 2

holding the space, ref 1

hostess diaries, ref 1

hot yoga, ref 1, ref 2

I

“I invite you to,” overuse of, ref 1

imposter syndrome, ref 1

incense, ref 1

inclusive classrooms, ref 1

income source, yoga as primary, ref 1

incorporation, ref 1, ref 2

independent contractors, ref 1

injuries, ref 1

insurance, liability, ref 1

intentions, ref 1, ref 2

International Association of Yoga Therapists, ref 1

interviews, ref 1

introductions, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

invoicing, ref 1

“I want you to,” overuse of, ref 1

J

journalists, ref 1

“just” as filler word, ref 1

K

kindness to yourself, ref 1

L

landmarks, instead of directions, ref 1

landscape mode for video recording, ref 1

language, ref 1, ref 2

large classes, ref 1

Lasater, Judith, ref 1

late arrivals, ref 1, ref 2

late cancels, ref 1

lavalier microphones, ref 1

learning styles, ref 1

“led” classes, ref 1

liability, ref 1

licensing, music, ref 1

lighting, ref 1

limited liability companies (LLCs), ref 1

live streaming, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4, ref 5

locations

online classes, ref 1

physical studio, one-person, ref 1

private lessons, ref 1

scouting, ref 1

virtual studio, one-person, ref 1

workshops, ref 1

logistics. See setting and logistics

M

massage, ref 1

mats, positioning, ref 1, ref 2

media kits, ref 1

mental demands on audience, ref 1

mentorships, ref 1

message, finding, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

microphones, ref 1

mirroring, ref 1

mission statements, ref 1

motivations, ref 1

movement during class, by teacher, ref 1

music, ref 1, ref 2

muting students, ref 1

N

namaste, ref 1

names, student, ref 1, ref 2

newsletters, ref 1

next-step procedure, ref 1

“nice” as filler word, ref 1

noncompete clause, ref 1, ref 2

O

Ochsner, Mary, ref 1

off-site classes, ref 1

om, ref 1

online classes

getting started, ref 1

gig, getting regular, ref 1

host, approaching, ref 1

music, ref 1

payment, ref 1

private, ref 1

setting and logistics, ref 1

silence, ref 1

statistics, viewing, ref 1

teaching, ref 1

videos, student comments on, ref 1

online content, ref 1, ref 2

online sites, ref 1

online workshops, ref 1

opening remarks, ref 1

open series, ref 1

orthorexia, ref 1, ref 2

P

partners, ref 1

payment processing, ref 1

See also pricing and payment

peer evaluation, ref 1, ref 2

perfume, ref 1

perks from studio, ref 1

permission-based marketing, ref 1

permits for teaching on public property, ref 1

phones in class, ref 1

photos, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

phrases, overused, ref 1

physical demands on audience, ref 1

physical limitations, ref 1

physical studios, one-person, ref 1

Plan B, ref 1

planning classes, ref 1

planning content creation, ref 1

“please,” overuse of, ref 1

poses, teaching those you can’t do, ref 1

postcards, ref 1

pregnant students, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

preregistration, ref 1

pricing and payment

corporate classes, ref 1

gyms, ref 1

online classes, ref 1

physical studio, one-person, ref 1

private lessons, ref 1, ref 2

series, ref 1

studios, ref 1

virtual studio, one-person, ref 1

workshops, ref 1

print marketing, ref 1

private lessons, ref 1

privileges, recognizing, ref 1

productive confusion, ref 1

promotion

about, ref 1

advertising, ref 1

biography, ref 1

business cards, ref 1

in class, ref 1

content, ref 1

flyers, ref 1

graphics, ref 1

media kits, ref 1

newsletters, ref 1

permission-based marketing, ref 1

photos, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

physical studio, one-person, ref 1

postcards, ref 1

print marketing, ref 1

résumé, ref 1

as service, ref 1

social media, ref 1

virtual studio, one-person, ref 1

website, ref 1

workshops, ref 1

prongs, ref 1

props, ref 1, ref 2

Prud’homme, Alex, ref 1

publicity, ref 1

purchases, of online content, ref 1

R

raise, asking for, ref 1

Rawlings, Jenni, ref 1

reference letters, for mirroring, ref 1

references, ref 1

refunds, ref 1, ref 2

Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200-hour level, ref 1

regular job, leaving, ref 1

rentals, for online content, ref 1

resources, marshaling, ref 1

responsible eclecticism, ref 1

résumé, ref 1

retreats, ref 1

role, articulating your, ref 1

role models, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

rolling out of savasana, ref 1

romantic relationships, ref 1

rules, ref 1

S

safety, ref 1, ref 2

Sage Yoga for Athletes program, ref 1

Sanskrit, ref 1

Sapp, Lies, ref 1

savasana, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4

schedules

envisioning dream, ref 1

setting, ref 1

teacher training, ref 1

website, ref 1

scope of practice, ref 1

S Corporations, ref 1

scouting visits, ref 1

second-person singular imperative, ref 1

self-evaluation with video, ref 1

selfless service, ref 1

self-study and reflection, ref 1

sequences, ref 1

series, ref 1

service

as motivation, ref 1

promotion as, ref 1

selfless, ref 1

setting and logistics

arrival, ref 1

dress, ref 1

lighting, ref 1

mats, positioning, ref 1, ref 2

music, ref 1

off-site and online classes, ref 1

props, ref 1, ref 2

set, building, ref 1

smells, ref 1

sound, ref 1

support, ref 1

teachers in class, ref 1

temperature, ref 1

video shoots, ref 1

seva (selfless service), ref 1

“shotgun” microphones, ref 1

side hustle, teaching yoga as, ref 1

sights, ref 1

silence, ref 1

skills, on résumé, ref 1

small classes, ref 1

smells, ref 1, ref 2

smoke, ref 1

social media, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

sole proprietorships, ref 1

sounds, ref 1

specialty training, ref 1

sponsorships, ref 1

stacks, ref 1

staff pose, ref 1

student behavior

in class, ref 1

outside of class, ref 1

students

best served elsewhere, ref 1

students (continued)

choosing, ref 1

distracting others, ref 1

greeting, ref 1, ref 2

muting, ref 1

new, ref 1

nonparticipating, ref 1

pregnant, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

reaction to, managing your, ref 1

talking/adjusting each other, ref 1

teachers as, ref 1

videos, comments on, ref 1

student-teacher relationship

boundaries, setting, ref 1

in class, ref 1

communication, ref 1

emergencies, ref 1

friendships, ref 1

gifts, ref 1

inclusive class, creating, ref 1

injuries, ref 1

orthorexia, ref 1, ref 2

outside of class, ref 1

pregnant students, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

reaction to students, managing your, ref 1

romantic relationships, ref 1

scope of practice, ref 1

trauma-informed teaching, ref 1

studios

approaching, ref 1

class gig, getting regular, ref 1

contracts with, ref 1

donation, ref 1

owning, ref 1

payment, ref 1

perks from, ref 1

physical, one-person, ref 1

virtual, one-person, ref 1

workshop rates at, ref 1, ref 2

subscriptions, ref 1, ref 2

substitutes, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3, ref 4

support, ref 1, ref 2

T

Tarma, Jenni, ref 1

teachers in class, ref 1, ref 2

teacher trainees, ref 1, ref 2

teacher training

Carolina Yoga Company, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

developing, ref 1

financial aspects, ref 1

options, assessing, ref 1

questions to ask, ref 1

standards, ref 1

teaching assistants, ref 1, ref 2

temperature, ref 1

testimonials, ref 1

texting students, ref 1

Thai Yoga Massage, ref 1

thank-you notes, ref 1

themes, ref 1, ref 2

timing, ref 1, ref 2

tone, ref 1, ref 2

topic, identifying, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

trauma-informed teaching, ref 1

traveling teachers, ref 1

tree pose, ref 1

tripods, ref 1

truckers, long-haul, ref 1

U

unawareness, ref 1

uniform resource locator (URL), ref 1

USB microphones, ref 1

V

value, adding, ref 1

video classes

closed captions, ref 1

closing, ref 1

eye contact, ref 1

lighting, ref 1

movement by teacher during, ref 1

savasana, ref 1

set, building, ref 1

sound, ref 1

videoconferencing live classes, ref 1

videos

online, ref 1

recording, ref 1, ref 2

self-evaluation with, ref 1

student comments on, ref 1

website, ref 1

workshops, ref 1

virtual studios, one-person, ref 1

vision, ref 1, ref 2, ref 3

visual learners, ref 1

W

waitlists, ref 1

waivers, ref 1

Wanamaker, John, ref 1

warm-up sequence, ref 1

websites, ref 1

welcome and introduction, ref 1

wireless microphones, ref 1

words

excessive, ref 1

fancy, ref 1

filler, ref 1, ref 2

in music, ref 1

workshops

contracts with studio, ref 1

description, ref 1

inside studio, ref 1

length and schedule, ref 1

lesson planning, ref 1

location, ref 1, ref 2

offerings form, ref 1

online, ref 1

outside studio, ref 1

promoting, ref 1

rates at studios, ref 1, ref 2

recording, ref 1

refining and expanding, ref 1

taking, ref 1

teaching, ref 1

title, ref 1

topic, identifying, ref 1

work-study programs, ref 1

Y

yoga agents, ref 1

Yoga Alliance

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher designation, ref 1, ref 2

insurance, ref 1

specialties, recognized, ref 1

Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School

about, ref 1

200 hours, ref 1

300/500 hours, ref 1

1,000 hours, ref 1

yoga lineages, ref 1

yoga streaming sites, ref 1

yoga studios. See studios