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by Shannon Lind (Author)
Meet your new favorite teaching sidekick.
Words for the Yoga Mat is a yearlong collection of short, ready-to-read opening and closing reflections designed for yoga teachers (and facilitators) who want their classes to feel grounded, meaningful, and human-without spending extra time hunting for inspiration.
Inside you'll find daily mini dharma talks (5-7 sentences each) shaped by the natural rhythm of the calendar: moon phases, seasonal shifts, and key holidays-all written in a warm, accessible voice that lands with real students in real rooms. Use them exactly as written when your brain is tired, or adapt them in seconds to match your theme, your class style, or the energy in the room. (Because a "Full Moon" reflection works beautifully any time emotions are high, and a "New Moon" talk is perfect for fresh starts-whether it's January 1 or a random Tuesday.)
Whether you teach vinyasa, gentle, yin, restorative, chair, or anything in between, this book helps you:
- Start class with a clear intention (without rambling or overexplaining)
- End class with integration students can actually carry into life
- Weave a simple dharma thread through your sequencing with ease
- Show up with confidence even when you're running on fumes
If you've ever thought, "I want to say something meaningful... but I don't have the words today," this book is for you.
Flip. Pick. Teach.
