1. Start teaching straight way
During teacher training, why not get a free class together with friends and family. Even family pets may want to join in or observe! Make it a fun learning experience for both you and your students. The sooner you start the better. When you become qualified get your yoga teaching insurance.

2. Have a plan
Create a vision of where you want to go in your teaching. Working for a studio, going solo or doing both. You can try and approach Studio Manager’s and ask them if you can go on their covers list. If you decide to go solo, you can book a community hall and keep your class prices low to tie in with the community ethos. You can promote your classes through social media, posters or by word of mouth with family and friends.

3. Be authentic & don't take it personally
It takes time to find your own style of teaching, so allow it to evolve. Accept that not everyone is going to like your style of teaching. Don't change to suit anyone else just be you.

4. Never stop learning
Keep up your own home practice as well as practicing your class sequences. Attend regular yoga classes and workshops to help in your own development. Never be afraid to seek guidance from some of your favourite teachers on teaching, they are always there to help.

5. Value your students
Each class you teach is unique, where you can learn something new about yourself and your students. You can start to keep a mental record of regular students, their names, any injuries or health issues they have, people love to be remembered and acknowledged.

6. Teaching environment
Create a warm, welcoming and encouraging space. In each class make your students feel secure by checking if there are beginners or if anyone with injuries/health issues. Know your contraindications and offer modifications and different levels in poses to those who need it. You can let people know you are open to questions and feedback after practice.

7. Self-care and your energies
Don't take on too much, listen to your gut and to your body if offers come in to teach. Before and after each class you can do a nice short meditation, whilst warming up your body before each practice and doing one or two nice restorative poses after each practice if you feel you need it.

8. Persistence & discipline
Yoga practice and teaching is a discipline. It can take time to build up your class or group so keep at it, have patience and don’t give up. Most importantly don't forget to have fun on your journey.

GOOD LUCK – NAMASTE