Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher
By Sage Rountree
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Episodes: 103
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Yoga Teacher Confidential is your backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, dives into the real challenges and rewards of teaching yoga, offering expert advice and secrets to help you build confidence, connect with your students, and teach with authenticity. Sage draws on her two decades of experience teaching yoga, owning and running a studio, mentoring yoga teachers, and directing yoga teacher trainings to share practical insights you can use right away. You’ll also hear advice from her books, including Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, The Art of Yoga Sequencing, and The Professional Yoga Teacher’s Handbook—plus her newest, Yoga Off the Mat, available now. Whether you’re navigating imposter syndrome, mastering classroom presence, or refining your skills to teach specialized niches like athletes, this podcast empowers you to lead your classes with clarity, grace, and ease.
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102. The Real Reason Your Yoga Teacher Instagram Isn't Finished
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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101. Smells in Yoga Class: The Room, the Oils, and the Hard Conversation
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Sep 01, 2026 |
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100. What 100 Episodes Taught Me About Repetition and Teaching Yoga
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Aug 25, 2026 |
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99. What to Do When Your Yoga Class Goes Off the Rails
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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98. What Most Yoga Teachers Get Wrong About Teaching Yin
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Aug 11, 2026 |
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97. All Yoga Pants Are See-Through: What to Wear and Where to Look as a Yoga Teacher
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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96. Technology in the Yoga Room: Phones, Presence, and Consent
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Jul 28, 2026 |
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95. When and How to Demo Poses in Your Yoga Class
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Jul 21, 2026 |
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94. Readings from Yoga Off the Mat: Joy, Comparison, and the Fear of the Unknown
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Jul 14, 2026 |
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93. Yoga Off the Mat—Philosophy for the Rest of Your Life (with Alexandra DeSiato)
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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92. When and How to Use Sanskrit in Your Yoga Class
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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91. The Five Things Keeping You Stuck: An Introduction to the Kleshas
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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90. Restorative Yoga That Actually Restores
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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89. Effort and Ease—The Balancing Act You’re Already In
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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88. The Three Gunas Explained—Yoga Philosophy You Can Actually Use
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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87. Summer-Proof Your Yoga Teaching
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May 26, 2026 |
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86. The Two Arrows—Why Your Suffering About Suffering Is the Real Problem
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May 19, 2026 |
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85. How to Teach Balance for Every Body
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May 12, 2026 |
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84. Why a Private Yoga Lesson Isn't a Smaller Group Class
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May 05, 2026 |
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83. Stop Reinventing Your Yoga Class Every Week: What Exercise Physiology Tells Us About Sequencing
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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82. Studenthood Is the Bedrock of Your Teaching
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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81. Inside the Comfort Zone Yoga 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: A Guided Tour of Everything You Need to Know
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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80. Why I Named It Comfort Zone Yoga
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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79. Theming Your Yoga Classes without Overthinking
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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78. Yoga Nidra, the Koshas, and You
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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77. Storytelling for Yoga Teachers with Sara Joelle
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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76. Why Every Yoga Teacher Needs a Newsletter (And How to Start One)
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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75. Why Teaching Yoga Is Not Like Teaching Other Subjects
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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74. When It's NOT Your Choice: Losing a Class You Didn't Choose to Leave
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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73. When to Drop a Class: How to Know It's Time to Walk Away
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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72. You Get Who You Get: Teaching Yoga to Unpredictable Audiences
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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71. What Yoga Teacher Sponsorships Really Look Like
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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70. The Planning-Confidence Cycle: Finding the Middle Path Between Overplanning and Winging It
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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69. Applying the Service Mindset to Social Media (Minimalist Instagram for Yoga Teachers)
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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68. Teaching at Gyms and YMCAs: The Best Training Ground for New Yoga Teachers
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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67. How to Approach a Yoga Studio for Your First Teaching Job
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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66. How We Can Work Together in 2026: Programs for Every Stage of Your Teaching Journey
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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65. Teaching Meditation with Confidence—Gabrielle Harris on Authenticity and Finding Your Voice
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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64. From Set Sequences to Lead Teacher: Lana Boone on Finding Confidence Through Framework
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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63. How I Chose My 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (And Why I'm Building a Better One)
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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62. Your Teaching Year in Review: Reflection and Intention Setting for 2026
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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61. Teaching Yoga When Friends and Family Show Up to Class
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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60. Teaching Yoga on Video—What I Learned the Hard Way
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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59. Evolve Your Voice: The Power of Self-Assessment for Yoga Teachers
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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58. Phase 5: Mastery and Legacy—Teaching the Teachers Who Will Teach the Teachers
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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57. The Call to Teach: What Happens Before You Even Know You Want to Be a Yoga Teacher
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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56. What Teaching Yin and Restorative Contributes to ALL Your Class Formats
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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55. Phase 4: How to Thrive as a Yoga Teacher—Confidence, Boundaries, and Legacy
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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54. Phase 3 of the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: Moving Beyond Teaching Plateaus and Building Your Yoga Career
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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53. The Mindset Shift That Transforms Your Teaching
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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52. Medical Emergencies in Class, Part 3: When the Emergency Is Yours
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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51. The Truth About Leading Yoga Retreats with Amy Boerner
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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50. Phase Two of the Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: Finding Your Teaching Identity and Confidence
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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49. Space Management Secrets for Large Yoga Classes
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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48. How to Plan Your Yoga Class Quickly and Easily with the Prep Station
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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47. How to Find Private Clients Who Value Your Teaching
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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46. How to Build Community in Yoga Class—Before, During, and After
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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45. How to Move Past YTT Overwhelm and Actually Feel Ready to Teach
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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44. The Yoga Teacher Success Timeline: Where You Are, What’s Next, and How to Move Forward
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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43. Repetition Builds Confidence: Nyisha Rylander’s Journey Teaching Yoga on Kauai
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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42. How to Use Music in Yoga Classes: Legal, Practical, and Energetic Tips
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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41. How to Teach Corporate Yoga Classes That Pay Well and Feel Great
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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40. Handling Nosebleeds, Cramps, and Dizziness in Yoga Class: Minor Medical Emergencies with Grace
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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39. Teaching Yoga in Small Spaces: Maximize Every Inch
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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38. How to Sub Yoga Classes Without Apologizing or Losing Your Style
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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37. Why Boundaries Make You a Better Yoga Teacher
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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36. Navigating Private Yoga Lessons: Personalized Teaching, Lasting Impact
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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35. How to Prepare for a Private Yoga Lesson (Even If You’re Nervous)
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May 27, 2025 |
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34. How to Handle Medical Emergencies in Yoga Class: Life-Saving Preparation Every Teacher Needs
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May 20, 2025 |
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33. Managing Difficult Students Without Losing Your Cool
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May 13, 2025 |
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32. How to Be a Gracious Host to Your Students: Elevate Your Teaching by Welcoming Connection
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May 06, 2025 |
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31. Season 1 Recap: Building Confidence + What’s Next for Yoga Teacher Confidential
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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30. The Secret to Great Teaching: Finding Your Authentic Voice
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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29. You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Effective: Building Confidence as a Yoga Teacher
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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28. The Certification Myth: Why More Training Won’t Make You a Better Yoga Teacher
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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27. Creating an Inclusive Classroom: How Consistency and Permission Build Student Confidence
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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26. How to End Class So People Remember You
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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25. How to Start Class with Confidence: The First Five Minutes Matter Most
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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24. What If No One Shows Up? How to Handle Low Attendance with Confidence
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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23. Confidence in Private Lessons: Overcome Fear and Thrive
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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22. The Power of Feedback: How to Grow as a Yoga Teacher
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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21. Confident Theming: Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses with Alexandra DeSiato
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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20. Confident Pricing: Charge What You’re Worth as a Yoga Teacher
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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19. Confident Demoing to Serve Your Students Best
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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18. How I Turned a Workshop Flop into My Game-Changing Mentorship Program (MMM)
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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17. How to Build Confidence on Camera with Jenni Rawlings
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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16. Class Planning Made Easy: Modular Sequencing for Confident Yoga Teachers
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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15. Teach Your Niche: How Specializing Makes You a Better Yoga Teacher
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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14. The Most Painful and Productive Way to Improve as a Yoga Teacher
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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13. Managing Burnout: Strategies for Sustainable Yoga Teaching
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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12. Teaching Yoga Is a Conversation: How to Truly Connect with Your Students
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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11. From Nerves to Confidence: Tackling Imposter Syndrome in Yoga Teaching
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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10. Why Every Yoga Teacher Should Lead Workshops (Even Beginners!)
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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9. Holding Space When Times Are Hard
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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8. Why Blank Expressions in Your Yoga Class Aren’t What You Think
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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7. Consistency Beats Variety in Yoga Class Sequencing
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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6. Building Confidence as a Yoga Teacher with Karen Fabian
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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5. Are Your Strengths as a Practitioner Holding You Back as a Teacher?
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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4. The Importance of Learning Your Students' Names
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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1. How Centering Your Students Transforms Your Teaching
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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2. The Secret to Confidence as a Yoga Teacher: You Only Have to Be You
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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3. When Students Walk Out of Class: It's Not About You
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Season 1 Trailer
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Sep 01, 2024 |