A few weeks ago I published an article on DoYouYoga.com (here) where I wrote about how I manage to teach 8 private clients in one day AND not feel totally run down by the end of it. What I didn’t mention is this…I love this day of all day teaching. Truly, Wednesday is my favorite… Read more
How Important is it to Teach a Well-Rounded Practice to Your Private Yoga Clients?
I think that teaching the body and mind that is right in front of you in the moment is your only true job as a private yoga teacher. From my teacher, Judith: “The primary job of a yoga teacher is to mirror back the inner radiance and inherent goodness in each human being.” –Judith Lasater… Read more
The Biggest Mistake Teachers Make When Teaching Private Sessions
Having the ability to add creativity and flexibility into your private yoga teaching is one of the core components of becoming a well rounded and experienced private yoga teacher. I was doing an interview once and somebody asked me: What is the biggest mistake that people make at a private yoga session? Here’s how I… Read more
The only thing that really matters in teaching private sessions…
If you have been hanging out with me here for a while, you know I have been teaching 25 to 30 private yoga sessions a week for many years {and I have waiting lists at every time slot}. Most of my clients have been with me for years, and I have even created a teacher… Read more
Why I have an Iron Clad 24 Hour Cancellation Policy…and why you should too…
Do you have a 24 hour cancellation policy with your private clients? You should. {Yep, it’s that simple.} You should have an Iron Clad, No Questions, No Emergencies, No Just-This-One Time We’ll Let It Slip 24 Hour Cancellation Policy. I do. I always have. I think it is really important in creating the boundaries that… Read more
What to do when a student hits on you…
A question from the Email Archives:: “Francesca…I’ve got a real doozy here. Just received an email from a student who divulges that they are attracted to me and feel they have a deeper connection to me. I teach them a restorative yoga class in a small group and thought I had created boundaries and treat… Read more
