Your Yoga In English by Enga Unite

If you want to grow your community or clientele, business communication is very important. All of this has to do with the language used by your community members speak, existing students, and also by the other people you want to attract/your target market. In this episode, find out the points you should consider when you want to decide in which language you write your business communications, such...

Articles are small words that go before nouns in English. In this episode find out how we use articles in English yoga cues and how you could replace them with possessive pronouns. __________________________________ If you have a question that you’d like to appear on the podcast too, scroll down and click on ‘send in a voice message’. You can also post them in the Teach Yoga in English Support gro...

The vocabulary for teaching yoga and speaking about yogic topics varies from anatomy to history and philosophy, but it also involves teaching terminology and so much more. All of these categories of words can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 techniques that help you learn new vocabulary. Time to find out how you can learn the vocabulary you need for your...

According to the certification requirements set by Yoga Alliance, you should learn how to cue and write a sequence. However, every training has a different focus, framework and structure, so the hours provided may not be enough for you to feel knowledgeable enough to cue and write sequences. In this episode, find out what you can do to gain confidence and get more teaching practice. Here at Enga,...

Why, who and where do you want to teach? Whether or not you need a teacher certificate to do so depends on your goals. In this episode, find out why it’s beneficial to complete a yoga teacher training, and how it positively influences your chances of employment! You’ll also learn how following framework like teacher training strengthens your knowledge and the quality of your classes. _____________...

The best and most effective way to learn and remember new words is repetition. Integrate your receptive (listening and reading) and productive (writing and speaking) skills, and repeat them to help new vocabulary stick. In this episode, find out about 5+ techniques that can help you better memorise new vocabulary. If you want to find out more about memorising vocabulary: Watch the 10 tips for mult...

In yoga we often refer to the belly area. For example, to engage the core or stretch the abdomen in Bridge Pose. Both the core and the abdomen are found in the belly area. Belly, abdomen and stomach are often used interchangeably because all of them are around the same area. However, they have a very different purpose and are cued with very different intentions. I recommend choosing the term that...

Today, I’m answering the question: ‘What do you do if you don’t know the answer to a question.’ Learn: Why you may feel pressure to know everything after finishing you r YTT The key responsibilities of a respectful and informed yoga teacher 3 ways to stay true to your authentic self and still provide your students with honest and helpful answers If you have a question that you’d like to appear on...

In our first episode of the Q&A miniserie, I’m answering the question: ‘How do you improve your accent as a non-native English speaker.’ Learn: How and why your first language influences your language learning development Why your natural talents can make pronunciation less or more difficult 4 techniques that help you improve pronunciation If you have a question that you’d like to appear on th...

Teaching in a foreign language and/or starting your own yoga business require a healthy dose of confidence.  Our confidence is intertwined with our mindset: our thoughts and beliefs.  Through my own personal development and helping other yoga teachers on their journey, I've identified 4 main causes that make you lack confidence. In this episode, find out what they are. At the end, I will...

Year Reflection and Goal Setting for 2022 How do you finish your year and start a new one? Do you reflect? Set resolutions? Or start your year with an intention? Today, I’m going live to give you the guidelines for making your reflection on your past year more effective. This will help you start your new year with clear goals and intentions. In today’s training you’ll … Learn why it’s so important...

Today, I want to speak to you about practising yoga off the mat during the holidays . The Christmas holidays, or any type of holiday period, can be a time when many of use are taken out of our routines . That means you have less time to yourself and less time for your yoga practice, which can feel extremely unsettling . You may feel a little unbalanced, unstable, or ungrounded. It could cause symp...

To have a successful course launch you need to know 'who' you're teaching 'what' problems or struggles they have 'how' to best tailor to their needs and offer the transformation that they desire In our workshop bundle, we'll be teaching you how to attract the right people so that you can create a course your students can't resist, but today is all about your intention and understanding your studen...

Becoming a yoga teacher for many is a very transformational experience. It’s not only the new studies, practices and people you meet, but also introspection and finding out things about ourselves we wish we had known before. In today's weekly live training, I share what I wish I had known before becoming a yoga teacher. I'll speak about the things I didn’t know before becoming a yoga teacher. The...

You’ve been considering teaching yoga in English. You’ve got a repertoire of classes and scripts in your own language and believe that your next step is to simply translate them... I want to stop you there! Translating words directly is problematic for a few reasons: Reason 1: Translation apps are often incorrect, too literal and don’t consider context or alternatives. Reason 2: Direct translation...

Two very common fears are fear of failure and fear of ability. Thoughts that suggest a fear of failure might be: ‘it won’t work, it won’t sell, it won’t be a success’. While a fear of ability could be: ‘I’m not as good as the others’, ‘I don’t have enough skills, knowledge, or experience.’ But did you know that there are 8 more fears that stop your professional growth and cause imposter syndrome?...

Join Shannon and Annie for an expert interview about how to find your own unique yoga niche! __________________________________ Shannon Crow (she/her) is a trainer and consultant working for yoga teachers who are ready to specialize, stand out and run a profitable yoga business. She hosts The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast and Facebook group; offering support to yoga teachers around the globe. She...

7 Ways Yoga Can Help You Learn New Things Today I’m speaking about two of my biggest passions. Learning and yoga. Specifically 7 ways yoga helps you learn new things! Practising and teaching yoga opens up a whole new world. It gives you new perspectives on behaviour, actions, knowledge, but also culture and beliefs. It teaches you about your relationships with yourself, the people around you, and...

The route to achieving big goals naturally involves making mistakes and lots of learning. Even the best planners come across situations they’d never thought of before. The most experienced entrepreneurs have had to overcome self-doubt and the fear of taking risks. Wherever you are in your journey right now, there might be some things that hold you back from making big progress. That’s why I hope t...

Join Michelle and Annie for an expert interview about inclusive language for international yoga classes. _________________________________ Michelle started practicing meditation in 1988 and yoga in 2004. She originally studied yoga under Shanti Kelley and went on to study with Nischala Joy Devi, Richard Miller and Leslie Kaminoff at the Soul of Yoga in Encinitas, CA. Michelle is an E-RYT 500 with...

Join Kelly from the Digital Yoga Academy and Annie for an interview about how to start your own international, online yoga business from scratch! ____________________________ Kelly McHugh: FOUNDER OF DIGITAL YOGA ACADEMY, EDUCATOR AND COACH. Kelly's also a yoga teacher and obsessed with supporting you to step out of your limitations and into confidence, abundance and success! As the founder of the...

Join Manu and Annie for an expert interview about how to offer online yoga classes and gain (more) students!  ________________________________  Manu (Manuel Molina de la Torre) is an entrepreneurship coach for yoga and wellness professionals. He was born and raised in Spain before he travelled the world and lived in Ireland, Italy and Thailand.   Yoga and movement have been his pass...

Join Marian and Annie for an expert interview about what you need to know when teaching yoga to beginners (online) _______________________________ Marian Marval is a journalist from Venezuela, who never imagined that she would teach yoga. After her first class, she didn’t like it and didn't visit any yoga studios for two years. When she tried again, she discovered something new and fell in love wi...

Join Gwen and Annie for a special interview on the types of themes you could use for your yoga classes in English! ____________________________ Gwendoline Ferreira is a E-RYT500, RPYT and YACEP Yoga Teacher based on Nusa Lembongan island (Bali). She has been teaching drop-in classes, yoga retreats and teacher training at Yoga Bliss Lembongan since 2016 and teaches Yoga since 2014. She took her fir...

Join Marylene (Zazyoga) and Annie for a special interview about key sequencing skills and techniques for (new) international yoga teachers! ____________________________ Marylene Henry (aka "Zaz") is an energetic and experienced yoga teacher, reiki healer, and mindfulness coach. After climbing the ladders of the corporate world and holding senior international positions in Fortune 100 companies, sh...