Cue like a pro

Cue Like a Pro: 7 Tips to Uplevel Your Yoga Teaching

As yoga teachers, our words have power. The way we cue shapes how our students feel, move, and connect on the mat. Whether you’re new to teaching or ready to refine your skills—these cueing tips will elevate your classes and deepen the experience.

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Slide Breakdown:
1. Cue breath first – Breath is the anchor.
2. Lead with action verbs – Verbs create clarity + confidence.
3. Use layered cueing – Offer levels to meet students where they are.
4. Name muscles + intentions – Help students feel their body from within.
5. Anchor cues in space – Direction creates safety and structure.
6. Speak to the why – Purposeful cues empower mindful movement.
7. Bonus: Create awareness, not just movement – Invite students to explore their inner landscape, not just outer form.

Great cueing doesn’t just instruct—it awakens.

Namaste!

Shana Katherine