Jason Crandell (you may know him/or of him) posted last week about his new 5-day training, The Missing Half: Resistance Training for Yoga Teachers. And it made me think ... Partly because strength is having a real moment in the yoga world and rightly so. But also because I’ve been thinking about this from a slightly different angle. My own background sits in a rather unusual crossover: over 30 years in group fitness, an MMedSci in Sports & Exercise Science, many years training instructors, alongside my yoga studies through the Krishnamacharya–Desikachar tradition and Paul Harvey. And I keep coming back to this question: Could we be much more intelligent about how we build strength within the practices we already teach? Yes, Mona and I have carefully and respectfully, created KettleflowYOGA. We chose kettlebells for a specific reason. So, on top of that, could we build strength not necessarily by adding dumbbells and other equipment? Not turning yoga into HIIT. Not endless planks, chaturangas and “feel the burn”. But really understanding how to use: - bodyweight - repetition - range - leverage - tempo - holds - transitions - progressive overload - adaptation for different bodies …to help people build strength for life. The ability to get up from the floor. Get up from a chair. Support their own bodyweight. Balance and recover. Stay capable as you age. I’ve started sketching out a monthly teaching approach around this; keeping the same core lesson plan for several weeks, but progressively developing a particular human capacity. Now I’m wondering whether there might be interest in a paid practical upskilling workshop around it. This wouldn’t only be for “traditional” yoga teachers. I’m curious about those of you teaching BODYBALANCE, Pilates, group fitness and other movement practices too. Would this be useful to you? And more importantly: what would you actually want help with? I’m genuinely gauging interest before I build anything.

I'm excited to let you know that bookings are now open for Yoga Huddle 2027. We're gathering over a full weekend rather than a single day, creating more space for practice, conversation, reflection and connection. If you've attended before, you'll know the Huddle has never been about collecting more sequences or teaching tricks. It's about stepping back from the noise, reconnecting with your practice, and exploring what really matters in your teaching and in your life. What to Expect - Practice on and off the mat - Teaching exploration and discussion - Honest conversations with like-minded teachers - Time to reflect, connect and recharge When & Where - Yoga Chew Valley in Stanton Drew, BS39 4EW - Saturday, April 17th: 11:00am–5:00pmFollowed by a relaxed group dinner at our local Indian restaurant - Sunday, Aoruk 18th: 9:30am–4:00pm Investment - Early Bird (first 10 spaces): £140 - Standard: £175 The Saturday evening meal is included, along with refreshments throughout the weekend and a finger buffet lunch on Sunday. Spaces are intentionally limited to keep the group small and personal. If you'd like to join us, drop me a message and I'll send you the booking link & discount code. I hope you'll consider being part of what promises to be a very special weekend. Ann-See xo

Hey! Pro tier members, June's lesson plans and walkthroughs are now up.

I’m doing this for Fitpro tomorrow afternoon. If you’re a professional member, it’s free. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coach-with-mindfulness-shift-from-fixing-to-feeling-with-ann-see-yeoh-tickets-1984978182177

I’d love to gather live for a relaxed Coffee & Conversation ... just reconnecting and exploring where you are in your practice and life. Free for everyone. If you’d come, comment “☕”, and I’ll set a date (or maybe a couple of different time slots).