Welcome to Yoga Scripts Illuminated, a guide for hot yoga teachers and students looking to deepen their practice and understanding of the 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises commonly practiced in hot yoga classes. This book provides a complete word-by-word script to help you confidently and effectively entrain and guide your students through each posture and breath, ensuring a safe and transformative experience on the mat.

The script from this book will guide you on your journey toward physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through yoga. Embrace yoga’s transformative power and let it profoundly enrich your life.

As a hot yoga teacher, I have witnessed the power of precise and intentional language in guiding students through their practice. They listen word by word to instructions, and this book provides a detailed script for each posture; this book aims to enhance your teaching skills and help you create a more immersive and impactful experience for your students. Whether you are a seasoned teacher looking to refine your cues or a new teacher seeking guidance on effectively leading a class, this book is designed to support you.

In addition to the scripts, this book also includes tips and insights on alignment, breath work, and sequencing, allowing you to deepen your understanding of the practice and better support your students in exploring the 26/2 sequence as a therapeutic yoga class. You could use this book to memorize and learn to teach the 26/2 sequence to your students or use it as a training guide when teaching new teachers. When you incorporate this script into your yoga toolbox, you can create a class style that is physically challenging, spiritually uplifting, and mentally and emotionally transformative.

I hope this book is a valuable resource as you grow and evolve as a hot yoga teacher. May it inspire you to bring more mindfulness, intention, and authenticity to your teaching and empower your students toward greater self-awareness, strength, and inner peace.