I’m guessing that if you’re here, you’re interested in booking a private yoga session with me and would like to know more. You’ve come to the right place!
First off, a yoga practice has many proven benefits.
An internet search or a look at my article on the benefits of yoga will make that quite clear!
But why try 1-on-1 sessions?
These carefully crafted, individualized sessions are really all about the client and what they want and need. It is a space for a client to get specialized attention and support.
This is why 1-on-1 yoga sessions are superior to a class setting for clients who crave individual attention. There is no way a client can get much specialized attention in a group setting (nor would it be fair to the instructor and the other yogis to expect it)!
Some clients also appreciate the privacy of 1-on-1 sessions, as well as the ability to customize the environment to their liking (temperature, lighting, music, etc.).

Every instructor has their own unique way of leading regular and private classes. That’s a wonderful thing because every student has their own preferences for what they seek in a teacher.
So, with all of that said, this is what you can expect in a 1-on-1, private yoga session with me:
The client and I meet at an agreed time, either in person or virtually via Zoom. Sessions are 1 hour long, crafted entirely for my client, and are as gentle or as vigorous as the client wants/needs.
Generally, there are long-term goals for the student when beginning private sessions. To actually attain these goals, we meet anywhere from 1 to 3 times a week.
With only 1 meeting a week, however, it is especially important for the client to continue their practice on their days off. Even just 10 minutes a day can make a difference! (For guided practices, I recomend Apple Fitness+ â new classes are uploaded all the time, and they start at just 10 minutes long.)
As far as tools and props go, the client will need to supply their own nonslip fitness mat. Mats range from very cheap ($5-$10) to very expensive. Materials and thicknesses vary widely.
The best mat is whatever suits the student and their budget.
If the client has limited mobility or struggles to get up and down from the floor, then a sturdy, armless chair will go a long way.
Yoga straps and blocks can also be very useful, especially if the client has limited flexibility (which is perfectly okay). Alternatively, one can use old hardcover books for blocks, or a necktie or towel as a strap. (Check out my Yoga Props 101 post for more info!)

Before the first session, the client will be sent a little bit of digital paperwork: a Liability/Terms & Conditions Waiver and a Client Intake Form. They may print the forms, fill them out, and send me photographs, or fill the forms out digitally on a computer or tablet and emailed to me as a PDF file. The client and I will meet 10 minutes before the first hour-long session to go over the paperwork together.
The Client Intake Form lets me know vital information including:
The client’s yoga history (if any), what they want to get out of the yoga sessions, and their medical history. This information helps me tailor session plans for each individual client, with any limitations and goals in mind.
We begin each session by going over any aches/pains that are felt in the body. It’s also very helpful to know how the client is feeling mentally/emotionally. That allows me to adjust the planned session to give the client what they need that specific day.
Then, I may begin with a tiny talk on a specific aspect of Yoga as it relates to the session. This is an educational aspect that tends to get left out in group classes, and gives the student a way to become more holistically involved with their yoga practice.
Then, we take a few minutes to get centered and grounded to prepare for the practice. Here I may utilize breathing exercises, chanting, or visualization meditation practices.
A private yoga session can be chill, energetic, or somewhere in between. The sessions’ energies can even vary from meeting to meeting. Again, it’s all about what the client wants and needs and attaining their longterm goals.
All sessions end with an approximately 10-minute meditation and rest, or Savasana (sha-VAH-suh-nuh). This resting portion is crucial in a yoga practice, as it balances the nervous systems and integrates the physical work in the body with the mind and the spirit. Savasana is an amazing opportunity to learn to rest on command.

So if the idea of private, specialized yoga sessions appeals to you, contact me directly to set up our first meeting.
I can’t wait to meet with you and to help you feel better in mind, body, and spirit. đ
With love & gratitude,
