As a Yoga Instructor, you’ll need to write a Yoga Instructor Bio
You want to present yourself well, but you don’t want to brag. You want to share your experiences professionally, but you don’t want to sound boring or academic. Scripting your yoga instructor bio should be a simple project, but it can quickly turn into days or even weeks. Even with draft after draft, sometimes it still doesn’t feel right.
If your bio is for your own website, you can write in the first person or third person. You can include stories, logos, external links, and more. As great as that is, all these choices can become overwhelming. If in doubt, less is more. If your bio is for a studio’s website where you work, you have fewer options. Each studio has its own style, so read through the other bios and write yours to match the tone of the other teachers’ profiles.
To make the process easier, we’ve written some basic guidelines to help you knock out a great 200-300 words bio in twenty minutes or fewer. Don’t get anxious trying to write the entire thing in one go. Instead, break it down into sections and work on each part individually.
Here are a few ideas from perusing the bios of your fellow yoga instructor that may help you to create a bio that appeals to potential participants or trainees:
Define Yoga in Your Terms
Dawn Marie, E-RYT 200, RYT 500 from California, includes in her bio a description of what yoga means to her. With so many perspectives and types of yoga out there, honing in on what your concept of yoga is can help you reach students that connect with your perspective.
“Yoga is the relationship that is built between the body, the mind, and the breath. It is about creating space free from obstacles in your own body to live. Yoga is freedom and release. I am here to help others find this release so that they can comfortably and competently move their bodies through life.”
Dispel Misconceptions
What are the barriers to someone trying yoga for the first time? If relevant to you, you can share some misconceptions you may have had about yoga, like Karyn, RYT 200 from Texas, did.
“With an extensive background in dance and fitness, I always thought yoga would be fun and easy. After my first class, I found it was NOT as easy as I imagined, but the true surprise was the sense of peace and joy I found.”
Set Expectations
What can a student expect if they join you for a yoga class? Stacy, RYT 500 from Florida, shared a little bit about what her classes are like in her profile to help set expectations for a new student.
“Stacy is known for her authentic, non-judgmental teaching style and compassion-centered philosophy. Availing herself to continuous philosophical education from various spiritual disciplines, Stacy weaves thought-provoking meditations throughout her classes, applying ancient wisdom to our contemporary western world in a useful and understandable way. She encourages the growth of the physical and spiritual self, citing the interconnectedness to each other, to the world and the universe at large.”
Know Your Audience
If you have a specialty or enjoy teaching to a particular population, here’s the place to say so! Lindsey enjoys teaching kids yoga. Did you know that any word entered in your bio will enable your profile to appear in a keyword search on our new Directory? For instance, if someone is searching for “kids,” the profile below from Lindsey, RYT 200 from California, will appear in his/her search.
“She holds educational but fun kids yoga classes, certified by mini yogis. If you’ve ever wanted to teach your kids California History, Math, Science, or any other subject, she will tailor classes based on each student’s needs.”
Let Your Personality Shine
Give students a sense of your personality, even before they’ve had the chance to meet you. Marketing doesn’t have to be formal, so use your own voice like Kira, RYT 200 from Virginia.
“Kira Mickle is a cheeky diva whose classes are powerful, playful, and heartfelt! She likes reading, watching angsty teen vampire soaps, and singing along to Tom Petty. She loves yoga because it makes her feel good and allows her to eat more pie. Her favorite place is anywhere people gather to sweat, breathe, and break boundaries together.”
Be Brief
The average reader on the web is not as willing to read a lengthy article, so be brief, like Monica, RYT 500 from Florida. In a few crisp sentences, she describes how yoga has benefited her, her training, and what her classes are like. It’s a quick and enjoyable read.
“Yoga has been a part of my life for over 10 years, and my practice has helped me grow stronger, more flexible, and fearless, both on and off the mat. Yoga inspires me to live each moment more mindfully.
I completed my 200-hour Vinyasa Flow training with Frog Lotus Yoga International and my 500 hours of advanced training with Asheville Yoga Center. I will always be a student of the practice and am deeply grateful for the loving wisdom my teachers have shared with me.
In my classes, I love to combine creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness, and a dose of inspiration to help you deepen your practice. I seek to help others thrive in life by nurturing body, mind, and soul with yoga, and I hope that you step off the mat feeling refreshed, nourished, and balanced.”
If you haven’t updated your profile, use these tips and tricks to make your yoga instructor bio shine.
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