Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher
Sage Rountree
Yoga Teacher Confidential is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast ...
Teaching Yoga Is a Conversation: How to Truly Connect with Your Students
Your yoga class isn’t a monologue—it’s a conversation. While you only get to hear your side of it, your students hear both. Becoming a great yoga teacher means giving them the time and space to contribute their side of the conversation, even if it’s silent.In this episode, I explain how teaching yoga is about fostering connection—even when you can’t hear the other side of the dialogue.Chapters:1.[00:00:00] Teaching Yoga Is a ConversationI share why your yoga class is more than just you giving cues—it’s about fostering a two-way connection.2.[00:01:26] Hearing Only One SideHere’s how to understand and embrace the one-sided nature of teaching yoga.3.[00:04:36] How to Be a Good ConversationalistPractical ways to make your teaching feel more connected, even when students don’t speak aloud.4.[00:06:45] Listening Before and After ClassYour students’ voices matter! I explain why listening to them outside of class is just as important as giving cues during it.5.[00:07:33] Affirmation: I Am in a Healthy Relationship with My StudentsUse this affirmation to remind yourself to prioritize connection and care in your teaching.Resources Mentioned:•Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses, Volume 2 (coming March 2025—preorder now!)•The Art of Yoga Sequencing•Free Email Course on WorkshopsFor more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials: Instagram Facebook Threads Bluesky Pinterest Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Explore my continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.
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From Nerves to Confidence: Tackling Imposter Syndrome in Yoga Teaching
What if your nerves are actually a good thing for your yoga teaching? When you shift your thinking to appreciate how much you care about yoga and your students, nerves can be a secret key to confident yoga teaching!Let's reframe nerves as an ally, not an obstacle. In this episode, I offer strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, defining your role as a yoga teacher, and finding confidence in every class you teach. Listen for actionable tips to help you move from self-doubt to self-assurance in the yoga studio!Chapters:Welcome (0:00): Why imposter syndrome affects so many yoga teachersUnderstanding Imposter Syndrome (2:15): What it is, why it happens, and how it might actually help you growMindset Shifts (6:40): Actionable steps to overcome self-doubt and find your confidencePractical Tips (11:20): Strategies to teach from authenticity and build trust with your studentsClosing Thoughts (16:10): Recap and affirmation to help you grow as a confident yoga teacherLinks:• Get my greatest-hits lesson plan• Teaching Yoga to Athletes online course with private podcastFor more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials: Instagram Facebook Threads Bluesky Pinterest Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Explore my continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.
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Why Every Yoga Teacher Should Lead Workshops (Even Beginners!)
Life as a yoga teacher can feel like a grind, but workshops can change that.Whether you’re a fresh graduate of your 200-hour training or a seasoned teacher, a workshop is a smart next choice for your yoga career. Leading a yoga workshop can elevate your teaching, solve your students’ problems, and build your confidence.Listen to hear:Why workshops are essential for building confidence and teaching your nicheHow workshops can deepen your students’ yoga practice and loyaltyThe difference between workshops and weekly classesHow to use feedback to improve future workshopsIntroduction (0:00): Why workshops are the perfect next step for yoga teachers.Workshops Build Confidence (1:00): How leading workshops can help you hone your niche and feel secure in your teaching.Workshops Test Ideas (3:00): Experimenting with low-commitment content to solve specific problems.Workshops Can Happen Online (4:43): Expanding the definition of workshops beyond in-person formats.Workshops Are Like Movies (5:02): Delivering deep, impactful experiences compared to weekly yoga classes.Stories: Good and Bad (7:30): Lessons I learned from teaching workshops early in my career.Collect Feedback (12:58): Why gathering feedback is key to improving and iterating workshops.Give Clear Takeaways (14:24): The importance of providing actionable solutions for your students.Help Your Students Better (15:43): How workshops support students’ growth and problem-solving.Scaling Your Career (17:00): Using workshops to diversify your income and teaching impact.How to Get Started: Resources (17:13): Free and paid tools to help you plan and promote workshops.Affirmation (18:46): “I help students solve problems with yoga.”Mentioned resources:📧 Free 5-Lesson Email Course: Learn how to design and lead your first workshop📘 Workshop Workbook: The ultimate guide to creating, marketing, and improving yoga workshopsFor more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials: Instagram Facebook Threads Bluesky Pinterest Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Explore my continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.
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Holding Space When Times Are Hard
Life is hard—but how we show up for our students in difficult times can make all the difference. In this episode, I talk about ways to create a consistent, supportive space for yoga students during tough times—for them, or for us as teachers.Chapters:Introduction (0:00): Welcome to today’s episode, exploring how yoga teachers can support students during difficult times.Challenges of Showing Up in Hard Times (0:49): Teaching during national and global tragedies and navigating collective grief.Consistency and Ritual for Students in Grief (2:03): The stabilizing power of ritual and how to create a dependable class structure.Maintaining Clean Energy and Showing Up (5:26): Holding space with care and consistency, even in challenging circumstances.Personal Story: Teaching During a Family Crisis (7:52): I share experiences balancing personal grief and professional responsibilities.Nothing Lets Go Unless It Feels Supported (14:01): The importance of support in creating space for emotional release.The Importance of a Go-To Class Plan (18:45): Why every yoga teacher needs a reliable, adaptable lesson plan for tough days.Conclusion and Affirmation (21:10): Centering students’ agency with the affirmation: “I hold the space with sympathy and clean energy.”Additional ResourcesGet my go-to lesson plan for challenging days: Greatest Hits Back-Pocket Lesson PlanFor more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials: Instagram Facebook Threads Bluesky Pinterest Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Explore my continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.
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Why Blank Expressions in Your Yoga Class Aren’t What You Think
Ever looked out during a yoga class and thought, “Why do my students look so disengaged? They must be hating this!” Good news: those blank faces are often a sign of deep connection—not disinterest.Let's have a frank conversation about the often misunderstood signals yoga teachers receive from their students during class. You'll hear why blank expressions, furrowed brows, and even sleepy faces could be indicators of a truly engaged, introspective practice—signs that you are doing your job right.I'll help you embrace the quiet, counterintuitive signs of a successful yoga class, freeing yourself from the need to entertain or seek outward validation. Learn to recognize that true connection in yoga is often subtle and inward.You’ll hear how:• Students’ expressions in yoga often don’t reflect disengagement; they signal deep personal connection.• In yoga, unlike in academic or high-intensity fitness classes, students don’t need to actively respond or engage with the instructor.• Quiet faces, even sleepy ones, often mean students are having an inward experience, processing their practice.• Focusing on your students’ journey rather than outward engagement frees you from the need to entertain and reinforces your role as a guide rather than the center of attention.For more insights, subscribe to Yoga Teacher Confidential, check out my YouTube channel, and follow me on socials: Instagram Facebook Threads Bluesky Pinterest Want to become (almost) everyone's favorite yoga teacher? Explore my continuing education workshops and 300/500-hour teacher training programs. It's all at sagerountree.com.
Su Yoga Teacher Confidential: Secrets of Becoming a Great Yoga Teacher
Yoga Teacher Confidential is your exclusive backstage pass to the unspoken truths of being a yoga teacher. Hosted by Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT500, this podcast pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the yoga classroom—and how you can become the most confident, capable teacher for your students. Season 1 is all about building confidence in your teaching practice. From overcoming imposter syndrome to learning and using students’ names effectively, you’ll gain actionable tips to improve your presence. We’ll explore what it takes to be a standout substitute teacher and much more. Each week across the season, you’ll receive Sage’s expert advice, delivered mostly in solo episodes. Through personal stories and examples from her extensive experience, Sage will help you feel more authentic and comfortable in front of your class. Plus, you’ll hear from seasoned yoga teachers who, like you, are working to lead their yoga classrooms with confidence, grace, and ease. Sage has over two decades of experience teaching yoga, running a yoga studio, and working with everyone from beginners to elite athletes, including NFL and NBA players and several University of North Carolina teams and coaches. Her signature offering, Teaching Yoga to Athletes, helps teachers master the skills needed to serve a specialized and rewarding niche turning athletes into champions while earning good money. Sage also specializes in yoga teacher development. You might know Sage from her 11 books, including The Art of Yoga Sequencing, The Professional Yoga Teacher’s Handbook, and Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses (co-authored with Alexandra DeSiato). Maybe you’ve taken a class with her online or at major yoga festivals like Wanderlust and Yoga Journal LIVE, or read her advice for teachers in Yoga Journal. Join Sage as she shares the secrets to becoming (almost) every student’s favorite yoga teacher. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, and whether you teach athletes, beginners, or other yoga teachers, this podcast will help you teach with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. Your students—and your career—will thank you. Connect with Sage and find more valuable resources, including her Teaching Yoga to Athletes online yoga teacher training program, at sagerountree.com.
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