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🧘🏽♀️Yoga Teacher Essentials Checklist: Must-Have Gear, Props & Self-Care
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items I have been practicing yoga for 15 years but just started teaching a month ago and this is what I have found to be NON-NEGOTIABLES!!!
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Wellness
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Props
These are kind of like DUH items, but if I had to choose only 3, it would be the mat, the blocks & the strap.
DUH! and its so helpful to get a mat that comes with a strap (or make one yourself) because it makes traveling with it that much easier!
Best Non Slip Yoga Mats
I am no where near as flexible as many others in this industry so I never leave my blocks behind, they allow me and my students to safely push boundaries.
Eco-Friendly Cork Yoga Blocks - Non-Slip & Extra Durable
ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY! This prop is great for YIN yoga classes or Slow Flows. Such a useful support for folks with low back or knee injuries, non-negotiable in my opinion
Hugger Mugger Yoga Bolsters: The Yoga Studio Favorite
Again, I am not super flexible so this has been helpful for pushing myself without strain. Also a really small and easy prop to carry :)
Yoga Straps
I am always a mess with 7 different things between all 10 fingers, this has been immensely helpful in maintaining my calm before and after a class. Priceless tbh
Yoga Bag For Mat And Blocks
ESSENTIAL FOR HOT YOGA
Yoga Towels
Outfits
I usually keep my clothes for more than 2 years… Im terrible at not throwing things away. This year I desperately needed new yoga attire… I still have not invested in a full set. I am a sports bra and pants girly because I tend to run kind of hot. I ...
I have these in every single color, no exaggeration.
DLOODA Women's Flare Leggings with Pockets
SO COMFORTABLE! I use this when teaching yoga & Pilates, as well as when Im taking classes myself
Neer 3 Pack Women's Wide Leg Cargo Sweatpants
This doesnt even feel like a sports bra, I wear this regularly. I am pretty self conscious of some fat pockets near my armpit region and this eliminates that insecurity for me.
Ama Larsi High Neck Longline Sports Bra
cute story: I bought this in white for my bachelorette because OBV one of my activities was a group yoga class lol and its been with me for the last 2 years and its my comfort bra/shirt
Everrysea Women's High Support Sports Bra Tank
no underwear line, enough said.
THE GYM PEOPLE Thick High Waist Yoga Pants
feels like a hug.
LASLULU Womens Tie Front Wrap Long Sleeve Bolero
LOVE THIS! Got it on sale in a forest green color, it is SO SUPPORTIVE. Before this purchase I did not get the lululemon hype. Im still on teh fence but this was a good purchase
Wunder Train Racerback Tank Top *Medium Support, B/C Cup | Women's Sleeveless & Tank Tops | lululemon
great for sculpt & tone classes, I also have worn this with a large button up and its great for a casual fit. I love how my shoulders look in this! I am a 36C
Kamo Fitness Ellyn Tank Top
Wellness
YOU CANNOT SERVICE OTHERS UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN CARE OF YOURSELF! These are some items I have in my home and use daily. The speaker and essential oils obviously I use while teaching as well.
I have heard from almost ALL of my students, they love a nice lavender scent durin Savasana.
Lagunamoon Essential Oils Holiday Set - 6 Oils
playlist ESSENTIAL! this is especially good for intimate outdoor events like birthdays, bachelorettes, etc. Also great if your studio does not yet have an amp
JBL Flip 6 | Portable Waterproof Speaker
I LOVE USING these on my outer thighs and hamstrings after a long day of teaching
Foam Rollers / Balance Trainers: Sports & Outdoors
my sister and I swear by this for back extensions, not during class, this is more for recovery of wear/tear from teaching for yourself. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! You can only be of service to others if you are taken care of properly.
Chirp™ - Relief is Here
Lessons learned the hard way, teaching 4 hours blocks are not for the weak of heart or lips. Talking for 50 minutes or more, nonstop is HARD. keep your lips hydrated
LANEIGE Glaze Craze Tinted Lip Serum
not the most aesthetic but STAY HYDRATED! your VOICE + your energy are the two most valuable assets in this profession. DO NOT COMPROMISE EITHER. I like this bottle bc I prefer warm water and in this bottle, it stays warm for hours.
RAYMYLO 64oz Insulated Triple Wall Bottle
Resources
All postures with teaching directions and benefits, also theres an appendix at the end with precreated flows that helps with class planning based on ailments
Light on Yoga: The Bible of Modern Yoga
poses broken down by asana family with pictures, english name and sanskrit name
Yoga Resource Practice Manual - Darren Rhodes
AMAZING! Lists all muscle & joint groups involved in all yoga postures across all asana families. You can use this to plan lower body or upper body days!
Leslie Kaminoff's Yoga Anatomy