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How I End My Yoga Classes On Time Every Time With This Super Simple Tactic

In this blog post, you’re going to discover how I end my yoga classes on time every time, with a super simple tactic. And it will eliminate most yoga teachers’ worst fear.

My name is George Watts.

I’m a BWY yoga teacher and have taught 800+ classes in the last 15 years.

I hope you’ve been enjoying the hundreds of free yoga class planning tips, ready-to-use yoga class plans, and yoga class handouts on my site. They are resources that I’ve personally used for my own yoga classes.

Most Yoga Teachers Have A Fear That Keeps Them Up At Night

Most yoga teachers have a fear that keeps them up at night.

“Is it the fear of no one showing up to class for them to teach, that keeps a yoga teacher up at night?”

No.

Though, if you want more students coming to your classes, take a quick peek at the Yoga Teacher Business Kit.

“Is it the fear showing up to class without a well thought out yoga lesson plan that keeps a yoga teacher up at night?”

No.

Though, just in case you want to save time creating yoga lesson plans, you’ll love the Online Yoga Lesson Planner.

“Is the fear showing up to class wearing tight lycra shorts, that keeps a yoga teacher up at night?”

No.

If you’re a male yoga teacher, you really shouldn’t be wearing tight lycra shorts (I went to a class once, taught by a male yoga teacher, who did show up with lycra shorts, and it was distracting for the entire class).

“Is it the fear of having a fellow yoga teacher show up at your class and handout flyers for their yoga classes, that keeps a yoga teacher up at night?”

No.

This did happen to me. I’m not joking. Really. It happened. The yoga teacher strode into my class bold as brass, gave out a bunch of her yoga flyers to my students and left.

“Is it a fear of having too many downward facing dogs in their yoga lesson plans, that keeps a yoga teacher up at night?”

No.

Just in case you want more variations of down dog, here’s a yoga lesson plan with 30 variations of downward-facing dog pose.

“Is it the fear of ending a yoga class too early or late, that keeps a yoga teacher up at night?”

Yes!

Almost every newly minted yoga teacher has had the fear of ending their class too early or late. I had a terrible fear of ending my classes too early or too late.

So, I put my thinking cap on, and spent hours burning the midnight oil coming up with a simple formula for ending my classes on time.

My Simple Formula For Ending A Class On Time

My simple formula for ending a class on time, and the best yoga teacher tip of all time (forgive the “time” pun), is saying this to my students approximately 20 minutes before the end of class…

“It’s time to do your own practice.”

My students will then do whatever poses they want. Some might choose the sequences we learned during the class, others might do something completely different. It’s their choice!

“For The Last 10 Minutes Of Class, Before The End-of-class Relaxation, I Ask My Students To Do Their Own Practice.”

During “their own practice”, I get a chance to walk around, observe, praise, and give adjustments (e.g. one of these 59 modifications for Downward Facing Dog).

It’s a wonderful way to never end a class too early or late. It’s like an insurance policy and get out of jail free card.

If I’m running late, there’s no need to panic. I simply don’t have the 10-minute “Do Your Own Practice” session at the end of the class. And, if I go the other way, and end my class too early, guess what I do.

Yes!

You’ve got it.

I ask my students to spend a little longer in their “Do Your Own Practice” session.

The 10-minute “Do Your Own Practice” just before the end-of-class relaxation is also a great way to get students comfortable with practising yoga without a yoga teacher. That’s actually the main reason why I do it. I’m utterly obsessed with getting my students to continue their yoga at home!

Why do I not want my students to be 100% dependent on my incredibly fabulous teaching instructions? Well, because I sincerely believe that a home yoga practice is the Holy Grail for students!

I consider my main responsibility as a yoga teacher is to do everything in my power to help cultivate a home yoga practice for my students, because it’s the greatest gift I can possibly ever give them. It’s a life-changing gift that will help with every single area of their life. It’s like giving them a secret super power!

It’s time for my conclusion, and why I love using yoga card decks as teaching aids in my classes.

George’s Conclusion: Using Yoga Card Decks As Fun, Easy-to-Use Teaching Aids

I hope this post has helped you end your yoga classes on time every time. Another trick to end classes on time is to increase or decrease the end-of-class relaxation by a few minutes.

If you’re a fellow yoga teacher, I’ve got a hunch you’re gonna love my Online Yoga Lesson Planner.

As a Yoga teacher, I’m always looking for fun, easy-to-use teaching aids to make your classes engaging, informative, and effective. That’s why I create yoga card decks. Each deck has been painstakingly crafted to serve as a quick-reference guide, teaching aid, or lesson-planning tool, designed with Yoga teachers, and serious students, in mind.

Chakra Chair Yoga Card Deck: 52 Cards For Mind-Body Unity

The Chakra Chair Yoga Card Deck is a transformative tool designed for yogis of all levels, especially those seeking a gentle, accessible practice. This beautifully illustrated 52-card deck combines the wisdom of the chakra system with the ease of chair yoga, offering a unique way to balance your energy centres while staying grounded and supported.

Chakra Chair Yoga Expansion Card Deck: 52 More Cards For Mind-Body Unity

The Chakra Chair Yoga Card Deck was so popular that I created the Chakra Chair Yoga Expansion Deck with another 52 chair yoga exercises.

Blissful Breathing Card Deck: Your Guide To Mastering Pranayama

The Blissful Breathing Card Deck is your go-to resource for mastering the art of pranayama (yogic breathing). With 41 beautifully designed cards, this Blissful Breathing Card Deck guides you through a wide variety of breathing techniques to enhance relaxation, focus, and vitality.

Face Yoga Card Deck: 50 Cards For Youthful Radiance

The Face Yoga Card Deck is a fun and effective way to tone, relax, and rejuvenate your facial muscles. This 50-card deck features simple, step-by-step exercises designed to improve circulation, boost skin elasticity, and promote a radiant, youthful glow.

101 Mini Yoga Cards: With 101 Asana Sanskrit Pronunciations

The 101 Mini Yoga Cards are a compact and versatile resource for yoga teachers and practitioners alike. Each card features an illustrated yoga pose, its English and Sanskrit names, and how to pronounce the Sanskrit name. This makes it easy to plan classes, create sequences, or inspire personal practice while deepening your connection to yoga’s roots.

Zen Of Blissful Boredom Card Deck: 52 Ways To Cultivate Calm

The Zen Of Blissful Boredom Card Deck offers a lighthearted yet profound approach to finding peace in the mundane. Featuring 52 cards filled with simple, humorous, and mindful activities, this deck encourages you to embrace boredom as a gateway to inner calm and creativity.

But don’t stop there. You’re on a roll. You’ll definitely want to look at my 10-step yoga sequencing formula. It’s got lots of infographics to make the learning visual and fun.

“Below are hundreds of yoga lesson planning tips on my blog…to help enlarge your yoga lesson planning brain.” – George Watts

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How I End My Yoga Classes On Time Every Time: Simple Tactic