Your Yoga In English by Enga Unite

The main job of a yoga teacher is to assist students in a journey of self-discovery. You’re not teaching them to tell them what to do but to support them with tools and guidance that suits their goals, wishes, and current experience for deeper connections and self-exploration. Being a teacher comes with great responsibility. It requires you to be mindful of your language and communication. You'll...

A common misconception is that to learn how to teach yoga in a foreign language is to attend regular language classes. But, the terminology regarding the different areas the practice of yoga can benefit in life is very specific. To guide your students through a completely transformational experience, you need to have knowledge and the ability to speak about more than just the body. As a multilingu...

Learning to teach yoga confidently and authentically in a foreign language is a task that's highly underestimated. There's so much more to it than completing yoga teacher training and working on your communication skills. In this episode, I'll share the 7 steps I've identified that will help you teach yoga in a foreign language! This is also the proven framework I use for all students at Enga! The...

Manifest to your ideal teaching career with intention Your challenges as a multilingual yoga teacher aren’t the same as that of teachers teaching in their first language. They’re about identity, language, and communication which are both unique and personal. Yet all teachers in our community deal with these same things. So, in order for me to create an impactful experience, I reflected on all the...

Step 1: Find out what your learning style is Read the blog and take the tests Step 2: Know your goal of learning vocabulary Follow the questions for self-reflection in the training Step 3: Uncover your communication style (teaching voice) Take the quiz Step 4: Discover your level of English grammar and yoga vocabulary Do the test Step 5: Practise of all skills Follow the suggestions given in the t...

Are you a self-employed yoga teacher ? And do you want to grow your audience , network and clientele ? Just posting on social media and hosting classes or events aren't going to give you the results you want. To build a thriving career, it's not important 'who' you know, but 'how' you make use of your contacts and network! So, if you're ready to expand your career opportunities... listen to this e...

All businesses start with an idea or a dream. You believe you have something to offer that could immensely help your students. Sometimes, you have more than one idea and you’re looking at ways to combine it.  In this episode, I help you find some clarity as to how you could combine your passions and interests with teaching yoga so that you can serve your students worldwide! __________________...

Cueing yoga is an art! The skill of cueing clearly and effectively has a lot to do with your communication skills, and your ability to understand what goes on in your students' minds while they're moving through your classes. Great cues don’t leave room for questions, have your students wondering ‘what did my teacher say’?, or students telling you ‘I don’t understand’. In this episode I’m sharing...

Our standardised educational systems unfortunately focus too much on developing the four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), but there's a fifth skill, which I call becoming an independent learner. As an independent learner, you know how to distinguish passive from active vocabulary and find the resources and learning material that match your personal and professional objectives for...

Most language learners say that one of the most challenging things about learning a language is memorising new vocabulary . Some argue that it’s due to the overload of information we already need to remember. Others say that they’re too old and only young people can memorise well. It may also be a lack of concentration that makes you lose focus . But I believe, it’s the standardised study techniqu...

The most common challenge our students claim to have is that they don’t know the right vocabulary or cues to effectively guide their students. They deal with the common misconception of believing it’s necessary to have a proficient level of English . So in this episode, I want to address 10 categories of yogic words you should know about to teach with confidence and clarity. In this episode learn...

‘Find your voice’, ‘Use your voice’, ‘Teach as your own authentic Self’. In the world of yoga, you may have heard these expressions before. But what do they really mean? And what’s your style of teaching voice?  In this episode let’s explore the usage of communication in the yoga room, different styles and the importance of developing your own authentic teaching voice. Learn how understanding...

The most common reasons for us to postpone our dreams is self-doubt and lack of clarity . When you want to teach yoga in a foreign language working on these two things are the foundation of your career , teaching style and ultimately your development and success . So let's build on your foundation and listen to this episode in which I help you understand the 3 main reasons why you may lack confide...

Nervousness can be because of many different reasons, but for new or less experienced yoga teachers it’s often because they worry about the way they’re perceived, if the students like them, and how their classes and sequences will go. But, as a teacher, you’re not there to perform. You’re there to guide and assist your students and give them a yogic experience that helps them travel through their...

Imposter syndrome is an emotional circumstance in which you believe your achievements, skills, knowledge, or experience aren’t real or valuable. For yoga teachers this often comes down to self-doubt or lack of confidence. These obstacles are complex and very psychological, but not impossible to overcome. In this episode I help you go back to the root reason of your imposter syndrome and how it cou...

Many YTTs don't actually have or give you the time to make enough teaching hours to develop your style, teaching personality and build your teaching foundations. So, it's not uncommon to feel incapable of teaching after obtaining your teaching certificate.  Next to that, getting your first teaching experience, especially during the time of the pandemic has changed. Even more, now that 80% of...

Learning a language is a challenge, learning how to teach yoga is a skill, but learning how to teach yoga in a foreign language is an expertise. The language you learn in a general English class isn’t the language you need for teaching yoga, so, in this episode, let me share with you what type of language you need to study to feel more confident and become more fluent while teaching yoga in Englis...

As a teacher, you know that your education doesn’t stop after finishing a YTT. It’s an ongoing journey of learning and development. In this episode, I share ways of finding reliable resources and putting into practice the skills and knowledge gained in your YTT. Also, I wrote a blog about how you can find support after your yoga teacher training . If you’d like to find out more about this topic, r...

The clearer you are on your niche, the problem or desire they have and how you can solve it or help them, creating content becomes easy-peasy! Your research, client or student feedback and community will give you all the inspiration you need.  But, to get there, there’s work to do... In this episode, I help you analyse your niche and find inspiration for engaging, educative and entertaining c...

When creating your own yoga business, you may see and hear the term ‘niche’. And you probably hear your business teachers tell you that it's important to have one and actually need one to become profitable and successful. But, what really is a niche? Why do you need one? And how do you choose one without feeling limited or restricted? In this episode I’ll take you through some key elements to take...

To theme your classes you need to decide on a focus or outcome and find some inspiration. Inspiration is hard to find on the days you're struggling, but the good thing is, it's everywhere.  Often, when we get stuck theming our classes, it’s because the theme doesn’t fully resonate to you, it's something you haven't made your own or studied enough, or because it relates to an experience you ha...

Pricing your yoga classes can be a challenging task. What’s too much? What’s too little? And what aspects such as demographics, location, studies and experience do you need to bear in mind when pricing your own yogic services? In this episode, I’ll explain what you need to consider when deciding on a price for your offerings. __________________________________ If you have a question that you’d lik...

Today, I’m answering the question: ‘ How do I create my own community from zero?' To build your own community, you don’t need to have years of experience teaching or already have a clientele of people that speak your first language. Listen to this episode to find out which 5 things you can do to start building an international community from ground zero! __________________________________ If you h...

Today, I’m answering the question: ‘ I feel too insecure to teach yoga in English, what do I do?' It’s normal to feel doubtful and insecure speaking or teaching in a foreign language. But when we experience these feelings, we get stuck in negative thought patterns and create beliefs that limit our growth. In this episode I’ll share 5 techniques that will help you shift your mindset and open yourse...

Constructing sequences is one of your main jobs as a yoga teacher, but is it really necessary to write a new sequence for every single class you teach? In this episode, I share how you can create a great, well-rounded sequence in 8 steps. Use these steps to create more intentional classes and deeper experiences for your students! __________________________________ If you have a question that you’d...