How I Teach Yoga

The articles below are part of a series about how I teach yoga. They are intended for both yoga students and teachers. This series is for the people who stick around after my classes to ask questions and the folks who sign up for my newsletter. It's also for teachers curious about the details of how a fellow yoga teacher goes about his work. And it's for you!

How I Teach to Focus on Reality in Yoga

September 3, 2024

a meditation bench in a room with lots of windows overlooking a marsh on beautiful sunny day

When you step into a yoga class, you might expect a focus on perfect poses or ideal wellness. However, I believe the essence of yoga isn’t about flawless postures or achieving a specific body shape — it’s about connecting with yourself and others in a meaningful way. It’s about investigating the nature of reality. This describes a few key aspects of my approach.

How I Teach Meditative Yoga

September 29, 2023

Close Up Shot of the hand of a Person Meditating

My classes provide a container where people can slow down, become fully present, and cultivate self-compassion. There is nothing to believe. I create space to experience the transformative power of a meditative yoga practice. Here are some of the features of my classes that support mindful awareness.

How I Teach Kripalu Yoga

August 22, 2023

When people ask me what style of yoga I teach or where I learned yoga, I proudly identify as a "Kripalu Yoga Teacher." When I completed my RYT-500 yoga teacher training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Massachusetts, I earned this designation. More than just factually correct, I feel connected to the Kripalu lineage and I teach most of my classes as Kripalu Yoga.

How I Teach Yoga: an Introduction

August 14, 2023

Matthew teaching yoga at the chanhassen library on May 22, 2023. Matthew and the class are doing a seated side bend.

I have decided to write a series of blog posts about how I teach yoga. I plan to write these blog posts for both yoga students and teachers. This series is for the people who stick around after my classes to ask questions and the folks who sign up for my newsletter. It's also for teachers curious about the details of how a fellow yoga teacher goes about his work.

How I Teach Yoga